China is placing new hopes on fresh faces — including an Olympic gold medallist — as Hong Kong prepares for its next legislative election on December 7, part of Beijing’s push to bolster the credibility of a political system critics say is tightly controlled.

French authorities thwarted three plots to attack the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, according to the country's counterterrorism prosecutor, News.Az reports citing Deutsche Welle.

Azerbaijani men’s Para-taekwondo team secured a commendable 2nd place finish at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.

Azerbaijani wrestler and three-time world champion Haji Aliyev has begun his participation in the Summer Olympics in Paris with a victory, advancing to the 1/4 finals.

Azerbaijani boxer Alfonso Dominguez won a silver medal at Paris Summer Olympics.

Following a 0.3 percent expansion in the second quarter, the Banque de France forecasts the French economy will grow by nearly 0.5 percent in the July-September quarter, News.Az reports citing France24 .

The World Health Organization reported on Tuesday that over 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases, pointing to a global increase in cases amid declining vaccination coverage, News.Az reports citing France 24.

Türkiye's women's volleyball team has advanced to semifinals by beating China 3-2 on Tuesday at 2024 Paris Olympics, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada has commented on the an apology letter issued by the International Olympic Committee on August 2 in response to the official letter of protest sent by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Olympic Committee concerning the biased remarks made by France 2 TV channel against Azerbaijan at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris on July 26.

Six members of the Azerbaijani wrestling team have hit the road to France to throw their hats in the ring at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.