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Argentine appeals court throws out rape case against French rugbiers

Argentine appeals court throws out rape case against French rugbiers

An Argentine appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dismissal of charges against French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who were accused of raping a woman after a match in the country last July.

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Macron says Trump 'can restart useful dialogue' with Putin

Macron says Trump 'can restart useful dialogue' with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new US administration and Russia, adding that Donald Trump "can restart a useful dialogue" with Vladimir Putin.

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Feyenoord knock out 10-man AC Milan to reach Champions League last 16

Feyenoord knock out 10-man AC Milan to reach Champions League last 16

Feyenoord reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at 10-man AC Milan which took them past the seven-time kings of Europe 2-1 on aggregate.

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Verstappen says Red Bull resilience key to bid for fifth straight F1 title

Verstappen says Red Bull resilience key to bid for fifth straight F1 title

Max Verstappen believes the knowledge Red Bull gained from a hard-fought 2024 Formula One season could help him in his quest to win a record-equalling fifth successive drivers' world championship.

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Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal as troops remain in 5 places

Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal as troops remain in 5 places

Lebanese leaders said they were in contact with the United States and France to press Israel to fully withdraw, branding its continued presence in five places an "occupation" after a ceasefire deadline expired on Tuesday.

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'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA

'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA

An asteroid that could level a city now has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released Tuesday -- making it the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.

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Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia: Vatican

Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia: Vatican

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old was in "good spirits".

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LAFC star Giroud suffers home theft of $500,000 in jewelry: report

LAFC star Giroud suffers home theft of $500,000 in jewelry: report

About $500,000 of jewelry was allegedly stolen from the home of French striker Olivier Giroud of MLS side Los Angeles FC in a burglary earlier this month, TMZ reported on Tuesday.

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Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open

Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open

Novak Djokovic comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open.

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Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix

Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix

Motorsport's governing body announced plans on Tuesday to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the number of mandatory pit-stops during the race.

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