With nearly 1,000 doctors on standby, Olympic organisers are taking no chances with athletes’ health. But which health issues are at stake during the Games? From fasting, prosthetic limbs to sex before competition, we’ve got it all covered in this special edition of the show from London.
Chinese star Yu Yang has reportedly quit badminton in the wake of a scandal at the 2012 Olympics in which Yu and seven other doubles players were disqualified for trying to lose a match to secure a more favourable position in the next phase.
The world’s papers sweep from embattled Saudi Olympians to an argument for arming Syrian rebels, with a glance at a tour just wrapped up by US presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Queen Elizabeth II declared the 2012 Summer Olympic Games officially open in London on Friday evening during an energetic, star-filled and humorous celebration of British culture and history put together by film director Danny Boyle.
In today's international press review, we focus on the war on Syria, Kim Jong-un's new wife, the diplomatic clash at the Olympics and the story of a young boy who managed to fly to Rome without a passport.
Less than a week from the Olympic Games opening ceremonies, the symbolic flame has begun its seven-day tour around the British capital after being lowered from a helicopter by a Royal Marine to the Tower of London.
Addicted to smoking, gambling, or sex... old habits die hard. Today, there’s a new generation of dependencies: clubbing drugs, mobile phones... Some of these addictions require new solutions.
Western Europe’s tallest tower officially opens in London Thursday, with the ‘Shard’ receiving a frosty welcome from many Londoners. The Qatari-funded 1.5 billion pound creation resembles a giant glass splinter, and now dominates the London skyline.
As London prepares for the 2012 Olympics, France 24’s Eve Jackson takes us on an arts and entertainment marathon around the city. Sport may be taking over, but it’s a very close race and culture has a tight lead with thousands of events taking place.
Former England captain David Beckham said Thursday he had not been picked for his country’s football squad for the 2012 Olympic Games. Critics had long been afraid of Beckham stealing the London Games’ spotlight for himself.
