While the final act of the opening ceremony was a triumph, after 210 minutes of tedium and confusion it came far too late. Behind that rictus grin, Macron must be smouldering with humiliation, writes DAVID JONES

July 28, 2024

The final act of the opening ceremony was a triumph that showcased France’s technological ingenuity and theatrical brilliance, writes Chief Foreign Writer DAVID JONES

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