Latest from the Riviera
Christian Estrosi has called on residents to turn out as he seeks to overturn the first-round result in Nice.
1d ago
Large crowds are expected in Monaco as Pope Leo XIV visits, with several public viewing opportunities available.
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Top Marques Monaco 2026 will introduce a new space dedicated to high-end car customisation.
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Monaco has reported rising hotel performance and renewed tourism momentum despite global uncertainty.
2d ago
Monaco’s princely couple attended a ceremony recognising more than 1,400 people trained in first aid.
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Éric Ciotti staged a final campaign rally in Nice, criticising rivals and urging supporters to mobilise before the second round.
2d ago
A record number of billionaires have been named by Forbes, including two residents based in Monaco.
2d ago
Monaco will release a limited-edition stamp to mark Pope Leo XIV’s first official visit to the Principality.
2d ago
Hundreds of Monaco residents are lining up to secure access to see Pope Léon XIV during his upcoming visit.
2d ago
Monaco has hosted its first Italy–Monaco Entrepreneurial Forum, highlighting strong economic ties between the two countries.
3d ago
Christian Estrosi has called on residents to turn out as he seeks to overturn the first-round result in Nice.
1d ago
Large crowds are expected in Monaco as Pope Leo XIV visits, with several public viewing opportunities available.
1d ago
Top Marques Monaco 2026 will introduce a new space dedicated to high-end car customisation.
2d ago
Monaco has reported rising hotel performance and renewed tourism momentum despite global uncertainty.
2d ago
Monaco’s princely couple attended a ceremony recognising more than 1,400 people trained in first aid.
2d ago
Éric Ciotti staged a final campaign rally in Nice, criticising rivals and urging supporters to mobilise before the second round.
2d ago
France is expected to see a sharp drop in temperatures at the end of the week after several weeks of unusually mild weather.
12 Mar
Rain is expected in western France over the weekend, but temperatures are set to remain above seasonal norms into next week.
27 Feb
France saw more than 130 seasonal temperature records fall on February 25 as a second day of unseasonably warm weather swept the country.
27 Feb
Temperatures in south-west France soared to record-breaking highs this week, with Orthez reaching 28.3°C — up to 14 degrees above seasonal norms.
25 Feb
While much of France prepares for a sharp rise in temperatures this week, the Côte d’Azur will see only modest gains, with Nice forecast to remain cooler than parts of northern France.
25 Feb
After more than a month of relentless rainfall, France will see a sharp rise in temperatures from Tuesday 24 February, with sunshine returning but flood risks and frost concerns lingering.
23 Feb
Adolescence swept the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, winning five top honours.
1d ago
Beano is celebrating Dennis the Menace’s 75th anniversary by reimagining famous names as 10-year-olds.
2d ago
Lisa Snowdon has spoken about her near-fatal experience with meningitis as officials respond to an outbreak in Kent.
3d ago
Meghan Markle has introduced a limited-edition gift box combining tea, honey and fresh flowers through her lifestyle brand.
3d ago
Coldplay is facing an appeal from a French company claiming rights to the name of the band’s latest album.
3d ago
Prince William surprised Greg James by joining part of his charity cycling challenge for Comic Relief.
4d ago
Zendaya has clarified that viral wedding photos with Tom Holland are AI-generated, saying many people were convinced they were real despite no confirmation of a marriage.
4d ago
Harry Styles’ 12-night Wembley run is expected to generate around £200 million for London’s economy.
5d ago
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin says recent Oscar wins highlight the country’s cultural influence and confidence on the world stage.
5d ago
French actor and comedian Bruno Salomone, known for Fais pas ci, fais pas ça and Brice de Nice, has died aged 55 after a long illness.
5d ago
Renault says it will stop selling cars powered only by internal combustion engines in Europe by the end of the decade.
11 Mar
Major streaming platforms will face tighter regulation in the UK under new Media Act rules placing large video-on-demand services under enhanced Ofcom supervision.
26 Feb
ByteDance has promised stronger protections on its viral AI video app Seedance after Disney accused it of using copyrighted characters without permission.
17 Feb
Almost half of people in France used AI tools in 2025, driven largely by younger generations, though concerns about trust, privacy and environmental impact remain widespread.
13 Feb
Samsung says the AI-driven boom in memory demand is likely to deepen chip shortages this year, weighing on other parts of its business.
29 Jan
Tesla says it will raise capital spending to a record level this year as it pivots toward fully autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.
29 Jan
US bank stocks have dipped as investors watch an approaching deadline for a proposed credit card interest rate cap.
21 Jan
Asian markets have extended losses for a third straight session, weighed down by tensions over US threats to acquire Greenland and a sharp drop in the dollar.
21 Jan
Netflix has topped revenue and earnings expectations for its holiday quarter, but its shares still dropped in after-hours trading.
21 Jan
South Korea says it will seek more favourable chip tariff terms with the US and expects limited impact on its companies.
19 Jan
Charles Leclerc finished fourth at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 victory ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
6d ago
France’s Cécile Hernandez is aiming for another gold medal at the Winter Paralympics in the snowboard banked slalom.
13 Mar
The 119th Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will take place from 4–12 April 2026 with many of the world’s top players competing.
11 Mar
Charles Leclerc briefly led the opening race of the 2026 Formula One season but finished third as George Russell claimed victory in Australia.
9 Mar
The Winter Paralympics open tonight in Verona, but the ceremony will be overshadowed by diplomatic boycotts over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
6 Mar
Australian referee Nic Berry will no longer officiate France’s final Six Nations match against England due to air travel disruption.
5 Mar
The Ligue de Football Professionnel has cancelled the yellow card given to OGC Nice midfielder Kail Boudache during Sunday’s defeat at Paris FC.
5 Mar
The Coupe de France quarter-finals start tonight with Strasbourg hosting Reims, while OGC Nice travel to Lorient tomorrow.
3 Mar
England vice-captain Jamie George says he is encouraged by the squad’s reaction after back-to-back defeats in the Six Nations.
3 Mar
AS Monaco’s Champions League campaign ended after a 2–2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Paris confirmed their elimination on aggregate.
27 Feb
Frank Warren has said he feels sorry for Eddie Hearn after Conor Benn left Matchroom Boxing to sign with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
26 Feb
British number one Jack Draper’s return to competition ended in the last 16 of the Dubai Tennis Championships after a three-set defeat to Arthur Rinderknech.
26 Feb
Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the Champions League last 16 on aggregate after a 2–2 draw with 10-man AS Monaco.
26 Feb
Monaco’s national rugby sevens team lifted the Winter Sevens title in Blagnac with a 12–0 victory over Seven Gats, marking their first win in the competition after four previous attempts.
25 Feb
Monégasque rider Íñigo López de la Osa Franco will compete for the Monaco Aces in the 2026 Longines Global Champions League, marking a major milestone in his international show-jumping career.
23 Feb
