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Le Bal des Fous returns to Cannes from 12 July with eight themed parties, a redesigned venue, immersive new features and its signature costume-filled celebrations.
1d ago
Netflix's Emily in Paris is looking for stylish extras aged 18 to 60 for filming on the French Riviera between 28 August and 10 September as production begins on the show's final season.
1d ago
A regional audit has found Grasse's social services are performing well overall but says improvements are needed in financial management.
1d ago
A rare solar eclipse will be visible across France on 12 August, with the best views expected in the south-west.
1d ago
Bill Pollock, the founder of global recruitment firm Drake International and a long-time Monaco resident, has died at the age of 97.
1d ago
France's ongoing heatwave is boosting demand for non-alcoholic drinks as high temperatures continue across much of the country.
1d ago
Hotels and holiday accommodation in France can now apply for a new certification aimed at reassuring guests about bed bug prevention.
2d ago
A remarkably well-preserved cannon from a 17th-century French warship has been recovered from the seabed off the coast of Toulon.
2d ago
Campaigners used Monaco Pride to renew calls for stronger legal protections and equal rights for the Principality's LGBTQIA+ community.
2d ago
Thousands of fans celebrated in central Nice after France's World Cup quarter-final victory, with police responding to a small number of incidents.
2d ago
Le Bal des Fous returns to Cannes from 12 July with eight themed parties, a redesigned venue, immersive new features and its signature costume-filled celebrations.
1d ago
Netflix's Emily in Paris is looking for stylish extras aged 18 to 60 for filming on the French Riviera between 28 August and 10 September as production begins on the show's final season.
1d ago
A regional audit has found Grasse's social services are performing well overall but says improvements are needed in financial management.
1d ago
A remarkably well-preserved cannon from a 17th-century French warship has been recovered from the seabed off the coast of Toulon.
2d ago
Campaigners used Monaco Pride to renew calls for stronger legal protections and equal rights for the Principality's LGBTQIA+ community.
2d ago
Thousands of fans celebrated in central Nice after France's World Cup quarter-final victory, with police responding to a small number of incidents.
2d ago
Météo-France has extended its orange heatwave warning to 72 départements as temperatures continue to rise across much of the country.
3d ago
Forecasters say temperatures on the French Riviera will begin to fall from Thursday, bringing some relief after days of intense heat.
30 Jun
The Var remains under an orange heatwave warning, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 39°C and thunderstorms possible inland.
29 Jun
France's record-breaking June heatwave is expected to ease across much of the country as cooler Atlantic air brings thunderstorms and lower temperatures.
29 Jun
The Riviera remains in the grip of the heatwave today, with temperatures up to 34°C
25 Jun
The Alpes-Maritimes is under an orange heatwave alert until at least Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C and very warm nights expected across the region.
22 Jun
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, ahead of a landmark exhibition at the British Museum opening in September.
2d ago
Tributes have poured in for Bonnie Tyler following her death aged 75, with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Prince William, Sir Cliff Richard and Rod Stewart among those honouring the legendary Welsh singer.
2d ago
Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75 following an illness, leaving behind a career defined by timeless hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero.
2d ago
Zendaya has earned a third Emmy nomination for Euphoria, with the chance to become the youngest actress and first Black woman to win the Lead Actress in a Drama category three times.
3d ago
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July, supporting a global education fundraising campaign.
3d ago
Rihanna has been praised after comforting a fan battling cancer, encouraging her not to apologise for her appearance and telling her, "You're fire just like that."
4d ago
Dwayne Johnson was joined by his wife, children and extended family at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney's live-action Moana, which arrives in cinemas on 10 July.
4d ago
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey received its world premiere in London, with stars including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland and a pregnant Anne Hathaway attending the red carpet ahead of its 17 July release.
5d ago
George Clooney will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
5d ago
Harry Styles has broken Wembley Stadium's all-time performance record with 12 sold-out shows, ending the historic residency with an emotional tribute to his former One Direction bandmates.
6d ago
Electric vehicle sales in France have risen sharply in 2026, with battery-powered cars now accounting for more than a quarter of new registrations.
8 Jun
The European Commission has called on France and eight other countries to begin phasing out internal border controls within the Schengen area.
3 Jun
Stellantis is reportedly preparing an electric revival of the iconic Citroën 2CV, with a possible launch planned for 2028.
20 May
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
France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his management style ahead of his side's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.
5d ago
Charles Leclerc won a dramatic British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli's race unravelled with a late mechanical failure, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium.
6d ago
Hundreds of triathletes took on the Ironman Nice course independently after the official race was cancelled because of the heatwave.
29 Jun
AS Monaco Basket celebrated its historic quadruple-winning season with supporters during an emotional Fans' Night at Salle Gaston Médecin.
25 Jun
AS Monaco Basket defeated Paris 101-92 in Game 5 of the Finals to win the French championship, complete a historic domestic quadruple and secure a third national title in four seasons.
24 Jun
Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as Les Bleus beat Iraq 3-0 to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
23 Jun
Former OGC Nice player and Brest manager Éric Roy has died aged 58 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of courage, kindness and historic success with Stade Brestois.
18 Jun
Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brilliant double, including a stunning late strike, as Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal.
17 Jun
Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari in Barcelona, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered his first retirement of the season.
15 Jun
Pierre Gasly has officially regained third place at the Monaco Grand Prix after the FIA overturned his pit lane speeding penalties following Alpine’s successful appeal.
12 Jun
Isack Hadjar says he will not dwell on the outcome of Alpine’s appeal, despite the possibility of losing his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish.
12 Jun
The FIA will examine Alpine’s challenge to the Monaco Grand Prix classification following penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a podium finish.
10 Jun
AS Monaco has revealed its new home shirt for the 2026-27 season, blending the club’s historic identity with modern design touches.
10 Jun
Max Verstappen has warned that Red Bull’s impressive qualifying pace in Monaco may not accurately reflect the team’s overall competitiveness this season.
9 Jun
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest winner in Monaco Grand Prix history after converting pole position into victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar.
7 Jun
