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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024