A global audience of more than one billion people was expected to watch the opening ceremony, which saw central Paris turned into an open-air theatre.
Friday 26 July 2024 23:02, UK
The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.
A global audience of more than one billion people was expected to watch the opening ceremony, which saw central Paris turned into an open-air theatre.
Here are some of the best images from the opening ceremony.
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