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Monaco’s Christmas Village opens today on Port Hercule, offering a teddy bear–themed festive setting complete with chalets, daily entertainment and the return of the outdoor ice rink.
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Nice’s Christmas Village, which opened one week ago, is already delighting visitors with its expanded market, festive lights and a full programme of magical holiday events.
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Language specialists report that many Americans struggle to pronounce “Louvre,” despite the museum’s global fame.
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One year after opening, Monaco’s Mareterra district reports strong occupancy, expanding public spaces, new businesses and measurable environmental progress.
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Monaco will host a month of free Christmas entertainment across its main shopping areas from 6 December to 3 January to support local businesses and community activities.
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Communities across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are organising a month of events for the 39th Téléthon, running until 16 December to support genetic and neuromuscular disease research.
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EasyJet plans to increase flights from Bordeaux this summer, following a 10% rise in winter services and continued growth at the relatively new base.
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A magnum of Dom Pérignon 1961 produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana will be auctioned on 11 December, with estimates of €67,000 to €80,000.
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New research from the Observatoire des inégalités identifies the monthly income levels that classify households in France as “rich” or “poor.”
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Around 20 prefectures in France now offer a simplified online process for renewing five-year Withdrawal Agreement residency cards, which begin expiring before the end of 2026.
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Monaco’s Christmas Village opens today on Port Hercule, offering a teddy bear–themed festive setting complete with chalets, daily entertainment and the return of the outdoor ice rink.
3d ago
Nice’s Christmas Village, which opened one week ago, is already delighting visitors with its expanded market, festive lights and a full programme of magical holiday events.
3d ago
One year after opening, Monaco’s Mareterra district reports strong occupancy, expanding public spaces, new businesses and measurable environmental progress.
3d ago
Jermaine Jackson has announced that the family is planning a museum to showcase Michael Jackson’s artwork, with Monaco being considered as a potential location.
3d ago
Monaco will host a month of free Christmas entertainment across its main shopping areas from 6 December to 3 January to support local businesses and community activities.
4d ago
Communities across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are organising a month of events for the 39th Téléthon, running until 16 December to support genetic and neuromuscular disease research.
4d ago
Heavy snowfall has covered higher areas of the Alpes-Maritimes, creating strong early-season conditions as ski resorts in the Tinée Valley prepare to open on 6 December.
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The Var is under a yellow weather alert this Wednesday for thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding, with strong winds and ongoing rail works adding to regional disruption.
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High-altitude snow reliability and early-season offers are driving a strong rise in early bookings across French ski resorts for the 2025–26 winter season.
1 Dec
Heavy natural snowfall and strong artificial snow production will allow Isola2000 to open select slopes a week ahead of schedule.
24 Nov
A sharp blast of Arctic air is set to hit the Côte d’Azur this weekend
21 Nov
FIFA’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will include performances by Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger, and will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.
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Sir Michael Caine received the Red Sea Honoree Award in Jeddah, where he appeared on stage with his grandchildren and was recognised for his seven-decade film career.
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Jermaine Jackson has announced that the family is planning a museum to showcase Michael Jackson’s artwork, with Monaco being considered as a potential location.
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Miley Cyrus has confirmed she’s engaged to musician Maxx Morando, showing her custom diamond ring at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere.
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A new BBFC poll suggests the public still leans against calling Die Hard a Christmas film, while Home Alone was voted the UK’s favourite festive movie.
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Reports suggest Oasis are being considered to record the theme song for the next James Bond movie, which is currently in development.
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The sitcom Friends will be removed from Netflix UK on 30 December after six years, with its future streaming home yet to be confirmed.
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A new documentary about Brigitte Bardot is being released in France today, with the 91-year-old discussing her struggles, fame and lifelong devotion to animals.
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Reading and Leeds Festival has announced that Charli XCX, Dave and Raye will headline the 2026 edition, marking the first all-British and Irish headline line-up in 25 years.
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Paddington the Musical has opened in London’s West End, telling the story of Paddington’s arrival in the city with new songs by Tom Fletcher.
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Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez said at a conference that the US and Canada are ahead of China in the global race to commercialise artificial intelligence.
3d ago
Reports say Netflix has submitted the highest bid for Warner Bros Discovery, with an offer made up of 85% cash.
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New data shows that the number of UK business closures dropped to around 280,000 in 2024, the lowest level in eight years, while new business openings increased slightly.
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Oil prices have edged lower as traders watch developments in Russia–Ukraine peace efforts and weigh the possibility of increased supply.
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Warner Bros Discovery has received a new set of bids, including a largely cash offer from Netflix, as its auction process moves toward a conclusion.
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US markets retreated on Monday, with the S&P 500 ending its five-day winning streak as bitcoin and crypto-related stocks recorded some of the day’s steepest losses.
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Airbus aircraft are returning to normal operations after airlines implemented urgent software changes more quickly than expected.
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Amazon and Google have jointly announced a new multicloud networking service designed to improve connectivity and reduce the impact of internet disruptions.
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Global stocks have edged lower amid renewed risk aversion, while the yen strengthened following comments from the Bank of Japan governor on the timing of the next rate hike.
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Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has called on its Chinese subsidiaries to help re-establish normal production after supply chains were disrupted when the Dutch government took control of the company.
28 Nov
Max Verstappen says he feels relaxed going into the final Grand Prix of the season, where he can win another title if Lando Norris finishes off the podium.
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INEOS Sport chief executive Jean-Claude Blanc has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to OGC Nice after Franck Haise criticised the club’s handling of last week’s incidents involving angry fans.
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Eight-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan was eliminated from the UK Championship after a 6–4 defeat to China’s Zhou Yuelong.
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Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals as Manchester City edged Fulham 5–4, while Tottenham ended a three-match losing run with a 2–2 draw at Newcastle.
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Franck Haise is expected to announce his resignation as OGC Nice manager as prosecutors investigate an ambush of the team bus following the club’s sixth consecutive defeat.
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Jack Draper has pulled out of this week’s UTS London Grand Final because of an arm injury and will be replaced by Ugo Humbert.
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AS Monaco Basket host Paris tonight in the French Cup
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Liverpool beat West Ham 2–0, Arsenal drew 1–1 with ten-man Chelsea to remain five points clear, and Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2–1.
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Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, preventing Lando Norris from sealing the championship and sending the title battle to next weekend’s finale in Abu Dhabi.
6d ago
OGC Nice suffered a 3–1 defeat to Lorient in Ligue 1, while Lens moved top of the table after beating Angers and PSG lost to AS Monaco.
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Nice fell 3–0 to Porto in the Europa League, remaining bottom of the standings with three matches left to play.
28 Nov
OGC Nice suffered a 3–0 defeat to Porto last night and will return to action on Sunday in Ligue 1 against Lorient.
28 Nov
Adrian Newey will take over as Aston Martin’s team principal from the 2026 Formula One season after joining the team earlier this year.
27 Nov
AS Monaco drew 2–2 with Pafos in the Champions League, while the club’s basketball team sealed a dominant win over Anadolu Efes.
27 Nov
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal after their 3-1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich, while Tottenham lost 5-3 to PSG.
27 Nov
