American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched the bronze medal in the 200m final at the Paris Olympics, despite testing positive for Covid-19. Lyles, who had been aiming for a 100m-200m double, announced his diagnosis, stating it would likely mark the end of his 2024 Olympic run. After the race, he was taken off the track in a wheelchair and praised his performance.
Shericka Jackson, the reigning world champion from Jamaica, has had to withdraw from the 200 meters event at the Paris Olympics due to an unexpected injury. This comes after another setback for the Jamaican team, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also pulling out of the 100 meters competition. Jackson's injury significantly impacts Jamaica's chances in both the individual and relay events.
President Emmanuel Macron has formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. Attal will continue as caretaker PM until the new government forms. This shift occurs just as the Paris Olympics are around the corner. The recent parliamentary elections saw the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (NFP) win the most seats, while Macron's centrist alliance Ensemble came in second.
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