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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo reportedly convinced Nadal to take part in the Opening Ceremony as the “most Parisian of international athletes.”

It’s true! Nadal’s love affair with Paris started when he won his first of 14 French Open titles in 2005 at 19 years old. The Paris Olympics may be Nadal’s swan song—and perhaps his third Olympic gold. Vamos, Rafa!

Here’s the story behind Rafa Nadal receiving the Olympic torch from Zinedine Zidane in Paris Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo reportedly convinced Nadal to take part in the Opening Ceremony, telling him he was the “most Parisian of international athletes.”

There exist two sides of Paris: one for those who live here, and another for those who visit. One for whom the French are an absolute nightmare, and another for whom they are darlings when you talk to them in your bad tourist French.

The Paris I love is the Paris of Hemingway Paris for me will always be a city for writers, artists, lovers, dreamers, wandering souls.

A user’s guide to the challenging aspects of Paris—Olympics or not.

Pickpocketed in Paris and other misadventures in the City of Love

Most people look to Paris as an escape, and this is exactly what disillusioned screenwriter Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) does in "Midnight in Paris." This and nine others make it to our list of movies and series set in Paris. Yes, Emily (is) in Paris. We wish we were too.

Can’t fly to Paris for the Olympics? Here are 10 titles for a virtual trip to the City of Light Live vicariously through these narratives set in La Ville-Lumière. These movies prove that New York is not the only state of mind around here.

Here are our gold winners for Olympic movies and documentaries. "Chariots of Fire" is not on the list—blame the millennial writer. We declare the Olympic bingeing open!

Olympics watchlist: The finest, funniest films to ignite your spirit Some of the finest, funniest and most intriguing sports films and documentaries worthy of gold.

A rundown of the spectacular moments that open the Paris Olympics—including surprise performances by Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, and figures from French literature and opera.

Memorable moments from the Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics The 2024 Paris Olympic Games had a rough start. In the hours leading to the opening ceremony, a double whammy of inauspicious events dampened the excitement (literally): wet, gloomy weather and, worse, sabotaged trains.

An epic opening! Legends, landmarks and the French Enlightenment’s legacy mark 2024 Paris Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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The new unlimited grill and hotpot at SM by the Bay offers Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Korean culinary traditions.

Young Won Asian Grill brings together the best of Asian cuisine for Gen Z, millennials The restaurateurs behind Red Crab, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse and other upscale culinary settings are introducing a new concept, Young Won Asian Grill, to the “young ones" or the Gen Z.

The Paris Games are set to be the most sustainable Olympics in history. Teams Thailand and Japan understood the assignment.

Green teams: These two national teams boast not only aesthetic, but sustainable Olympic kits Teams have also taken it upon themselves to do their share in greening the event, such as Thailand’s national team, whose jerseys are made from recycled bottles, and Team Japan ​​and their eco-friendly team uniforms.

If Best Olympic Uniform were a category in Paris, then we have a winner. Mongolia takes the internet by storm with its elegant and culturally significant Olympics team uniforms designed by Michel&Amazonka.

LOOK: Mongolia’s Olympic uniforms for Paris 2024 are exquisitely beautiful! Mongolia blows the competition out of the water for chicest Olympic threads athletes will don at the Paris Opening Ceremony.

A resurrection, an odd pairing, and an official entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Deadpool calls himself ‘Marvel Messiah’ in latest sequel. And it’s not a prank.

And then there’s the other "competition": the team uniforms worn by athletes.

Sporting style: Team uniforms en route to Paris Olympics 2024 Discover the brands defining this year's medal-worthy styles.

Will we get another gold at the Olympics this year? Our nation's hope rests on these 22 Filipino athletes. Go, Team Philippines! The entire country is rooting for you!

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Get to know all 22 Filipino athletes competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Will we get another gold at the Olympics this year?

Heads up, Ghibli fans! Singapore is set to launch its first Studio Ghibli exhibition at the ArtScience Museum in October.

Soon, you won't be needing a visa to get a taste of Studio Ghibli magic An exhibition in collaboration with the famed Japanese animation studio behind My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Spirited Away (2001), and Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) will open at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum on October 4 and will run until February 2.

UP NOAH, formerly Project NOAH, is an invaluable tool to check the susceptibility of areas to flooding. Its probabilistic maps use multiple simulations to predict bigger hazards so people can evacuate early.

This website can help you prepare for disaster through its science-based ‘probabilistic maps’ The Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. In the 2023 Global Disaster Risk Index, in fact, we topped the list of nations with the highest natural disaster risk in the world. The index is calculated by considering how exposed countries are to natural disasters together...

Anticipating the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony on the River Seine, we count down the five most memorable Olympic openings in recent history. What's your favorite?

Opening statements Anticipating the Paris 2024 opening ceremony on the River Seine, we count down the most memorable Olympic openings in recent history.

While the Paris Olympic Committee frowned upon this move, they said that everyone was "free" to do whatever they wanted to do—which is a very French response.

How to overpack for the Olympics: Teams Finland, USA, Spain, Mexico bring their own air conditioning Paris has decided not to install AC in the Olympic Village to keep the Summer Games green. Some teams are having none of it.

The Opening Ceremony starts at 17:30 GMT on Friday, July 26 (12:30 am July 27 for us in the Philippines). Half a million are expected to watch it live in Paris and over a billion to stream it. Here's how you can watch it.

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in the comfort of your own home Can’t go to Paris to cheer on Team Philippines? No worries! You can scream your lungs out as our national athletes compete against the world’s best while in the comfort of your home—beer in one hand, a slice of pizza in another, and a bucket of popcorn on your lap.

About 6,000 to 7,000 athletes are set to sail down the Seine aboard 85 barges and boats. Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are also rumored to be among the performers.

Let the games begin! What to expect at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics The program is reported to have 12 different sections, with an estimated 3,000 dancers, singers, and entertainers positioned on both banks of the Seine, bridges, and nearby monuments.

Andy Murray arrived in Paris yesterday and posted that this will be his last Olympics. Murray won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, beating Roger Federer in straight sets in his home turf.

“Competing for Great Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and l'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time!” Murray wrote. Murray has two gold in men’s singles (London and Rio 2016) and a silver in mixed doubles with Laura Robson in London 2012.

The Olympic gold is the one medal that has eluded Federer in men’s singles. He won gold in men’s doubles with Stan Wawrinka at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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If you can’t go to Paris for the Olympics, let the city come to you via these 10 movies and TV series set in Paris. Let the marathon (from your couch) begin!

Can’t fly to Paris for the Olympics? Here are 10 titles for a virtual trip to the City of Light Live vicariously through these narratives set in La Ville-Lumière. These movies prove that New York is not the only state of mind around here.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a US$2.45 billion net trade surplus in travel services, a first in 15 years. Tourism investments also grew to P509 billion.

Philippine tourism posts record-breaking numbers, highest growth in 24 years Tourism contributed 8.6 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), marking the highest growth rate in 24 years.

Dyson’s noise-cancelling OnTrac headphones feature over 2,000 customizable color combinations for outer caps and ear cushions.

Dyson debuts fashionable headphones that immerse you in sound details and beautiful silence The noise-cancelling headphones feature over 2,000 customisable color combinations for outer caps and ear cushions.

Airbus’ cargo planes are the cutest ever, bar none. These aircraft are the embodiment of cute that they are their own mascot.

A whale of a plane! The world’s cutest aircraft finally has its own airline Airplanes are often thought of as sleek and elegant but not the Airbus Belugas. These aircraft are the embodiment of cute that they are their own mascot.

"Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalakhang Maynila (Collected Edition)" and other Filipino titles are going to be showcased at this year’s comic-con on July 25 to 28.

‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah’ is going to San Diego Comic-Con. Are they ready for her fantabulousness? Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Pinoy komiks, where each page pulses with the heart and soul of Filipino culture. From mystical adventures and futuristic rebellions to supernatural mysteries and culinary delights, the collection promises something for every fan.

The question that plagues many men: How do you know she’s the one? "As much as I want to tell a story of how grand epiphanies of love occur, everything simply felt right—like everything was in place. That was the moment I knew I wanted to propose."

How I proposed to my girlfriend during a typhoon As much as I want to tell a story of how grand epiphanies of love occur, everything just felt right—like everything was in place. That was the moment I knew I wanted to propose.

Among the dazzling displays of athletic prowess, these five athletes are poised to steal the show, each with their own captivating story to tell.

Rising stars and seasoned Olympians set to light up Paris Summer Games 2024 From Suni Lee's much anticipated comeback to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's final hurrah, Dominika Banevič's youthful exuberance to Clarisse Agbegnenou's quest for legendary status, and Caeleb Dressel's pursuit of swimming immortality, the Paris 2024 Olympics promises to be an unforgettable event.

As the world shifts and turns, so do notions of ideal male beauty. So who and what exactly is a "rodent man"?

What makes a handsome man? Well, we’re in the era of ‘hot rodent men’ right now From the physical perfection to which the ancient Greeks aspired to the rise of the so-called “rodent men” in present-day Hollywood, The POST explores how the idea of male beauty has shifted over time.

We neglect our skin, the body's biggest all-in-one organ (men especially!), but luckily affordable skincare is everywhere.

This guide can help: https://thepost.ph/beauty-2/9-skincare-and-grooming-products-for-the-regimen-less-man/

Paris Miki prioritizes good vision over expensive glasses, but still offers a luxurious P2 million option.