Sir Elton John has been awarded France's highest civilian award.
The British musician was given the Legion d'Honneur by President Emmanuel Macron.
He was given the award at a ceremony on Saturday at the Élysée Palace.
Macron praised John as a "melodic genius."
Free Madonna gig attracts over 1.6 million people
More than a million people descended on Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her "Celebration" world tour.
Will Ferrell expected to be unveiled as Leeds United investor
Hollywood actor Will Ferrell is expected to be announced as a major investor in Championship football side Leeds United after buying a 'large stake' in the club.
Global Village surprises fans with three bonus days of Season 28
Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is thrilled to announce a surprise extension of Season 28 for 3 bonus days!
Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, kicks off in Malmö, Sweden on Sunday with its "turquoise carpet" gala, in what fans say is a wide-open year with half a dozen countries having a shot at the title.
John Cleese says farce best in theatre as he brings 'Fawlty Towers' to stage
John Cleese says farce is best seen in the theatre as he brings a new stage version of his classic 1970s comedy show "Fawlty Towers" to London's West End.
The UAE, in partnership with American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), has delivered 400 tonnes of food aid for the people of Gaza.
Dubai Municipality has intensified its efforts to control pests that endanger public health through comprehensive strategies and programs, such as chemical, physical, and biological control methods, with a focus on curbing the spread of mosquitoes.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
