After harsh criticism, organizers of the Paris Summer Olympics issued an apology to Catholics and other Christian groups who were offended by a controversial performance during the opening ceremony that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting, "The Last Supper."

The ball bounced back to Paris after it was revealed that the European country was facing accusations of violating workers' rights.

French newspapers erupted a loud scandal about the exploitation of irregular migrant workers, who do not have residency papers or work contracts, to work on projects designated for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.