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Electric Our Lady land: guitar made from burned Notre Dame wood

Electric Our Lady land: guitar made from burned Notre Dame wood

France's Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday got a unique memento of the fire that ravaged it seven years ago -- an electric guitar made from wood scarred by the flames.

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Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage

Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage

Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

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Tanker attacks send oil higher, stocks hit by AI jitters

Tanker attacks send oil higher, stocks hit by AI jitters

Oil prices jumped after three tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, while jitters about the outlook for the AI sector hit equities.

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IOC shuffle 2030 Winter Games events and promise gender parity

IOC shuffle 2030 Winter Games events and promise gender parity

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that freeride skiing and snowboarding events, as well as synchronised skating, will be on the programme for the 2030 Winter Olympics, while dropping Nordic combined.

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Harry Kane calls for calm after England's World Cup epic against Mexico

Harry Kane calls for calm after England's World Cup epic against Mexico

Harry Kane said England need to "calm down" after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid

Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid

Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the UK.

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France's Le Pen to announce if running for president with ankle tag

France's Le Pen to announce if running for president with ankle tag

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen was Tuesday to announce if she will stand for president next year, after an appeals court paved the way for her to run but wearing an ankle tag as it confirmed her embezzlement conviction.

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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis

Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis

Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run in the quarter-finals.

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France get ready to face 'lost treasure' Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash

France get ready to face 'lost treasure' Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash

Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait for his chance.

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Sinner conquers heat, sets up potential Djokovic clash at Wimbledon

Sinner conquers heat, sets up potential Djokovic clash at Wimbledon

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into his third Wimbledon semi-final, where he could face Novak Djokovic.

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