Olympic torch ascends Cannes red carpet
French athletes carried the Olympic torch up the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, as it makes its way to the capital for the Summer Olympics.
Read moreIstanbul's century-old streetcar gets a makeover
Istanbul's emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists, are about to give way to a more modern streetcar.
Read moreDjokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career.
Read moreChina warns Taiwan of reprisals over Lai inauguration speech
China on Tuesday slammed the inauguration speech of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a "confession of Taiwan independence", and warned it would take "countermeasures".
Read moreRasoulof, director who fled Iran, will attend Cannes
Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof, who made a dramatic clandestine escape from Iran this month, will attend the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his new movie, organisers told AFP on Tuesday.
Read more'Invincible' Leverkusen can be beaten, says Atalanta's De Roon
Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon believes the Italians can spring a surprise in the Europa League final to end Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten season on Wednesday.
Read moreBarca women's captain Putellas extends contract
Barcelona women's captain Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, on Tuesday extended her contract with the club by two years with an option for a third.
Read moreButtler keen for England to show their mettle at T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler wants his England team to show they are still a force to be reckoned with at the T20 World Cup after last year's shambolic 50-over title defence left them with "dented" pride.
Read moreChildren are stars of London's Chelsea Flower Show
Children got a starring role at London's Chelsea Flower show, which opened to the public Tuesday, with a "no adults allowed" garden and a chance to judge six of the biggest showcases.
Read moreDirector Rasoulof, who fled Iran, will attend Cannes: organisers
Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof, who made a dramatic clandestine escape from Iran this month, will attend the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his new movie, organisers told AFP on Tuesday.
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