Olympics updates: Russian chef arrested over Paris Games plot
A Russian former reality TV chef has been arrested in Paris with fears Moscow is looking to undermine the Olympics from afar.
Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the first day of action at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
While the opening ceremony doesn’t officially open the Paris Olympics until Saturday morning, the men’s football and rugby sevens competitions began overnight.
Originally published as Olympics updates: Russian chef arrested over Paris Games plot
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