Sweden hosts Eurovision extravaganza
Singer Bonnie Tyler is set to make her Eurovision debut on Saturday when she performs UK entry Believe In Me at the annual contest in Malmo, Sweden.
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Jewel theft at Cannes film festival
More than $1m (£650,000) worth of Chopard jewels, to be worn by stars for the Cannes film festival, are stolen from a hotel room in the city.
George Michael injured in M1 crash
Singer George Michael is airlifted to hospital with a head injury following a crash on the M1.
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