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UN Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva stall as countries reject draft
Hopes for a landmark UN treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled in Geneva, with negotiations extended by a day after delegates failed to agree on a draft text.
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Cannes implements Airbnb quotas in two districts
Cannes has announced it will introduce quotas on Airbnb rentals in two key areas of the city, making it one of the first French cities to implement such restrictions under new legislation.
Italy greenlights €13.5bn Messina Bridge as Rome revives controversial mega-project
The plan, one of Europe’s most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, aims to unite Calabria and Sicily with a 3.3-kilometre crossing in one of the Mediterranean’s most seismically active...
Aude wildfire slows but devastation mounts as France faces worst fire since 1949
While cooler overnight temperatures helped slow its advance, officials say the fire remains active and dangerously unpredictable.
Investigation launched into Star Croisières collapse
A criminal investigation is now underway following the collapse of Monegasque travel agency Star Croisières, which has been officially declared bankrupt by a Monaco court after leaving hundreds of...
The jobs AI can’t touch – and why they all come down to people skills
Three out of the top five most AI-resistant jobs are in healthcare, highlighting the industry’s deep reliance on human touch, empathy, and complex judgement.
Banque Havilland Monaco takeover complete, rebranding as Moncrief Private Bank
Banque Havilland (Monaco) SAM is set to relaunch under a new name following its acquisition by a group of international investors. The financial institution will rebrand as Moncrief Private Bank...
