News
Macron under pressure as French political crisis deepens - French President Emmanuel Macron is facing growing calls to resign or call a snap election amid ongoing political chaos that has seen five prime ministers quit in two years. Former PM Edouard Philippe urged Macron to step down “in an orderly manner,” while ex-ally Gabriel Attal criticised his leadership, saying he “no longer understands” the president’s decisions. Markets have reacted nervously, and public frustration is mounting.
Mayor of Nice publicly calls for Macron to resign - Meanwhile, locally, the mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi, has publicly called on Macron to resign, urging him to “take responsibility for the national interest.” Estrosi argues that with the political deadlock making it impossible to pass the 2026 budget, Macron should step down to allow the French people to elect a new parliamentary majority capable of enacting necessary reforms. The mayor emphasized the urgent need for action before the 2027 elections to address France’s key challenges.
New verification on bank transfers – In other news, from tomorrow, Thursday October 9th, 2025, Eurozone banks will use a real-time system to check if the beneficiary’s name matches the IBAN during bank transfers. Customers will be notified if there’s an exact match, partial match, no match, or if verification fails. They can then confirm or correct the transfer but can still proceed even if there’s a mismatch. This aims to reduce fraud and errors. Banks won’t be liable for transfers made despite mismatches. Users are advised to always use full and accurate beneficiary names.
Stade Louis-II to get red and white seats - After four years of requests from AS Monaco supporter groups, Christophe Mirmand, Monaco’s Minister of State, has confirmed that the yellow seats at Stade Louis-II will be replaced with the club’s traditional red and white colours. Renovations at the stadium will continue until 2035. Mirmand joked he hopes the seats will be “seen as little as possible” during matches, as that would mean a full stadium and a successful season for AS Monaco.
Monaco autumn fair - Meanwhile, Monaco’s beloved autumn fair returns from Friday, October 17th to Wednesday, November 19th at Port Hercule, offering rides, lights, and festive treats. The fair runs daily from 11am to 11pm. Halloween costumes are welcome but no weapon-like accessories. Entry limits will be enforced once full, with real-time crowd updates available on www.mairie.mc
Prom’Classic - Finally, registrations for the Prom’Classic 2026 in Nice opened on Tuesday, October 7, at 11 a.m., causing the official website to crash multiple times due to high demand. The popular 10 km race along the Promenade des Anglais will take place on January 4, 2026, with a record 15,000 runners expected.
Business
Gold prices have hit a record high of over $4,000 an ounce, as investors seek safe havens amid global financial and political turmoil. Dealers report customer demand has more than doubled over the past year, as gold continues to shine as a haven in uncertain times.
The EU has announced plans to double tariffs on imported steel, cutting the allowed import volume by half before applying a new 50% tariff. The move threatens the UK steel sector, which relies heavily on the EU — its largest export market worth nearly £3 billion and accounting for 78% of UK steel exports. UK steel leaders have called the move “perhaps the biggest crisis” their industry has ever faced.
And - Tesla has unveiled lower-cost versions of its popular Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan in the US However, the move has failed to excite investors — shares fell about 4%, as the price cuts were seen as modest and lacked the impact of a major product launch.
Sport
Tennis - Tennis stars are speaking out after sweltering conditions at the Shanghai Masters have left multiple players physically overwhelmed, with some even retiring mid-match due to illness and heat stress. The ATP currently has no official heat policy, unlike the WTA which allows for match suspensions or extended breaks under extreme conditions.
Rugby - Rugby’s leading nations have issued a unified stance against the proposed breakaway R360 league, declaring that any player who signs up for the competition will be excluded from international selection. England, New Zealand, Ireland, and France have been joined by Scotland, Australia, South Africa, and Italy in imposing the blanket ban.
Boxing - Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month suspension from competition after violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy.
Weather
Sunny with a gentle breeze. Highs of 21 degrees in Monaco and Saint-Tropez, 22 degrees in Nice and Marseille and 23 degrees in Vence. This evening going down to 14 degrees with clear skies. The outlook for Thursday and Friday, remaining fine and sunny highs of 23 degrees.
Sunrise 07.36am Sunset 06.38pm
And Finally
Experts reveal that forgotten gadgets like answering machines for landlines, BlackBerry phones, and vintage Nokia models could fetch good prices today. According to Gumtree’s new Pre-Owned Price Index, nostalgia drives strong demand for retro tech. For example, answering machines—obsolete since the ’90s—have attracted over 1,000 buyers in the past year, selling for around £35. BlackBerry and classic Nokia phones can go for about £30 each. Old gaming consoles like PlayStation 1, 2, and Nintendo Wii also sell well, averaging £45. Meanwhile, newer devices like iPhones command even higher second-hand prices, around £250 on average. So, if you’ve got these gadgets in your attic, it might be time to cash in on some hidden treasure.
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