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
Which nationalities are keen to get back to the skies?
While everyone is impatient for the Omicron wave to end, this new episode of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't put a dent in future travel plans.
Tue Jan 25 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
Golfer Tiger Woods hospitalized with multiple injuries after car accident
Woods was the sole occupant in the sport utility vehicle when it crashed at about 7:12 a.m. near the suburban communities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Woods cancels news conference due to bad back
Woods pulled out of Feb. 16-19 Genesis Open last week but the 14-times major champion was still planning to be at Riviera this week as the tournament's host.
Wed Feb 15 2017
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
Nice attack was premeditated, French prosecutor says
The man who plowed a truck into a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations in the Riviera city of Nice last week plotted his attack for months and had accomplices, the Paris prosecutor said.
Fri Jul 22 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
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024