Pop-punk icon Lauper recounts life 'fight' ahead of farewell tour
She was an icon as much for her outspoken punk attitude as her era-defining hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Now 71, Cyndi Lauper is heading out on a farewell tour.
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Dubai to build $8 bn stormwater runoff system after record floods
Dubai on Monday announced an $8 billion plan for a stormwater runoff system, two months after an unprecedented deluge and widespread flooding brought the desert state to a standstill.
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Deadly attacks in Russia's Dagestan raise new security questions
As Russia reels from a spate of deadly shootings by armed extremists for the second time in just over three months, questions have swirled over how the Kremlin's powerful security forces failed to prevent the attacks.
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Adidas scores success with pink Germany shirt
Derided at its unveiling, Germany's pink-and-purple away kit has become the breakout style star of Euro 2024, where it has added a splash of colour to the stands at the host's fixtures.
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Rugby league convert Regan Grace gets Wales call-up for Australia tour
Wales coach Warren Gatland on Monday named former rugby league star Regan Grace in his injury-hit 34-man squad for a rugby union tour of Australia.
Read moreFrench far right leader says party 'ready' to govern
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Monday his party was ready to govern as he pledged to curb immigration and tackle cost-of-living issues ahead of the country's most divisive election in decades.
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Seine suspense as Paris counts down to Olympics
The river Seine is set to be a star feature of the Paris Olympics, but heavy rain, pollution and security fears mean there is still suspense around its role just one month out from the start.
Read moreEU accuses Apple of breaking bloc's digital rules
Apple risks billions of euros in fines after the European Union on Monday accused the iPhone maker of violating the bloc's landmark digital rules by hindering competition on its App Store.
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Europe stocks rise with French vote on horizon
European stock markets attempted to rebound Monday despite jitters over the first round of French elections taking place this weekend.
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Kremlin warns US after Ukrainian strike on Crimea
The Kremlin on Monday warned the United States of "consequences" and summoned its ambassador after Moscow said a Ukrainian strike with a US missile on Crimea killed four people.
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