Historic river parade, Celine Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

A grab of a video released by the Olympic Broadcasting Services shows Canadian Singer Celine Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo: AFP

A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.A show-stopping performance by Celine Dion, a flaming Olympic cauldron lifted into the night sky by a hot-air balloon, and a dazzling Eiffel Tower light...