Paul Anka: Pop's oldest teenager keeps doing it his way
Anka is set to play at the Juan Jazz Festival on the French Riviera which starts tomorrow.
Tue Jul 05 2022
'Downton Abbey' returns with a silent movie and a trip to France
Set in 1928, "Downton Abbey: A New Era", sees a film crew arrive at Downton as well as some family members travel to the French Riviera.
Wed May 18 2022
'Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause
This year's Cannes Film Festival promises a return to its traditional wild festivities and displays of exorbitant wealth.
Fri May 13 2022
Cannes marks its 75th year in nostalgic form
From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, the Cannes Film Festival launches 75th-anniversary edition with icons from the last century.
Thu May 12 2022
Policeman survives knife attack in French Riviera city of Cannes
The policeman emerged from the attack unscathed, saved from serious injury or worse by his bulletproof vest.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Marion Cotillard, Jodie Foster lead Cannes glamour in red carpet return
Stars were out in force on the French Riviera for the opening ceremony, in a show of support for an industry hammered by the pandemic.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Cannes readies glitzy return with lockdown films in the mix
Cannes Film Festival is hoping international stars will be able to mingle at parties on the French Riviera again.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Spain's Almodovar to head Cannes Film Festival jury
The Oscar winning writer and director, whose works include "Julieta", "Bad Education" and "All About My Mother", has had five of his movies shown in competition at the festival.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Five key dates in France's burkini row
In barely a fortnight, a French Riviera mayor's decision to ban burkinis -- full-body swimsuits -- blew up into a major controversy dividing public opinion at home and abroad.
Sat Aug 27 2016
France's top court suspends burkini ban
France's highest administrative court on Friday suspended a controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Facebook helps find baby lost in Nice attack
An eight-month-old baby boy lost in the chaos after a truck rammed into a crowd in the French Riviera city of Nice killing at least 84 people was tracked down through Facebook on Friday.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Five things you need to know about Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival opens on Wednesday in the French Riviera resort. Here are five essential -- and often surprising -- facts about the glitzy Mediterranean town.
Wed May 11 2016
Deadly flooding in French riviera
Deadly flooding in French riviera
Tue Oct 06 2015
Sixteen dead as heavy flooding hits French Riviera
Flooding caused by torrential rain along part of the French Riviera has killed least 16 people, officials said Sunday.
Sun Oct 04 2015
French families of girls switched at birth win nearly 2 mn euros in damages
Two French families whose babies were switched at birth more than 20 years ago won nearly two million euros in compensation.
Tue Feb 10 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024