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Teen Safety Overhaul: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1bn in a US settlement over claims Instagram and Facebook were designed to hook children, with default limits like about two hours a day for minors and overnight notification cutoffs—raising the big question of whether Europe will see similar changes. Monaco Sports Spotlight: Prince Albert II backed Monaco’s delegation at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Puglia, touring venues from sailing and padel to swimming and boules. Riviera TV Buzz: HBO’s The White Lotus returns for season four with the French Riviera—Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco—serving as the glamorous backdrop around the Cannes Film Festival. Champions League in Monaco: The 2026/27 UCL league-phase draw happens today at the Grimaldi Forum, with PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool and others set to discover opponents. FIFA Politics, Monaco Timing: Saudi Arabia’s federation publicly backed Gianni Infantino “at this time” as UEFA weighs next steps in its governance fight. F1 Monaco Aftermath: The FIA appeal over Pierre Gasly’s Monaco podium is still unresolved, with a verdict expected in weeks. Local Community Event: Monaco’s annual U Cavagnëtu picnic returns in September at Parc Princesse Antoinette.

UEFA–FIFA Truce: UEFA is set to formally drop its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after getting guarantees that Infantino’s World Cup private-investor plan won’t be revived, clearing the way for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland starting Sept. 5—though UEFA says it will keep pushing for Infantino’s exit. Monaco Football Spotlight: AS Monaco’s Matthis Abline remains sidelined with a foot injury, while the club also navigates squad availability ahead of key fixtures. F1 Monaco Aftermath: FIA appeal court judges will take 2–3 weeks to decide the outcome of the Monaco GP podium case involving Pierre Gasly vs Isack Hadjar. Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan wins Vuelta stage 5 from a sprint finish as Tadej Pogačar keeps the red jersey. Netflix & Monaco: “Emily in Paris” Season 6 lands Dec. 24 with Greece as a major backdrop and production also set to include Monaco. Crypto (Monaco-linked): AlphaPepe says its presale closes and DEX launch is planned for Q1 2027, with presale milestones now at $2.5M raised and 11,100+ holders.

UEFA x FIFA Power Play: UEFA looks set to drop its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees that Gianni Infantino’s World Cup stake-selling plan will never be repeated, though the fight over governance is expected to continue in Monaco. Champions League Draw (Monaco): The 2026-27 Champions League league-phase draw lands Thursday at the Grimaldi Forum, with PSG, Real Madrid, Man City, Liverpool and others chasing a top-eight finish as the new format kicks off next month. Monaco Arts & Events: Monaco’s September calendar is packed, from the Monaco International Book Fair and art3f contemporary art fair to OPMC classical season openers and major luxury and craft showcases. Local Football Watch: AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun was absent from first-team training amid ongoing transfer links, while Marseille’s Quinten Timber is reported to be nearing a Crystal Palace move. Entertainment Buzz: Netflix renewed Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen for season three, fueling fresh speculation around Meghan’s possible acting comeback. Business/Community: GMNSM raised $2m to expand martial arts and holistic education, including its first Monaco location.

Monaco Sports & F1: McLaren boss Andrea Stella says its Monaco Grand Prix appeal is about “the integrity of the sport,” after FIA court proceedings over pitlane speeding penalties tied to a timing-loop error. US Open Spotlight: Serena Williams returns to Flushing Meadows for mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz, with the pair granted a wild card. Football Draw Watch (Monaco): The UEFA Champions League league-phase draw is set for Thursday at Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, with 36 teams learning eight opponents each. Local Governance & Safety: Monaco temporarily bans alcohol sales ahead of AS Monaco’s UEFA Conference League match, citing concerns over travelling supporters. Monaco Football Transfers: Reports suggest Monaco is negotiating for Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira, with Folarin Balogun’s potential sale framed as key to unlocking funds. Arts & Entertainment (On the Riviera): Ocean’s Eleven prequel filming is recreating 1962 Monaco around Port Hercule, Monte-Carlo and Casino Square through Aug. 28. Music: Behia Jazz 5tet returns to La Note Bleue on Sept. 23 for “Les grandes voix du jazz.”

F1 Monaco fallout: The FIA international court of appeal meets in Paris to decide who truly finished third in the June Monaco Grand Prix, after a long saga of pit-lane speeding penalties, a timekeeping error reversal for Pierre Gasly, and a fresh appeal from McLaren and Red Bull. Local sports rules: Monaco temporarily bans alcohol sales across the Principality on Thu 27 Aug ahead of AS Monaco’s UEFA Conference League match, with tighter limits in key districts around Stade Louis II. Big draw in Monaco: The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league-phase draw lands Thu 27 Aug at the Grimaldi Forum, with PSG as top seed and clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Aston Villa involved. Music on the Riviera: Behia Jazz 5tet returns to La Note Bleue on 23 Sep for “Les grandes voix du jazz,” spanning 1940s classics to modern voices. Film in Port Hercule: Ocean’s Eleven prequel filming continues in Monaco through 28 Aug, recreating 1962-era streets and landmarks with period cars and extras. Fashion spotlight: Kim Kardashian posts a Gucci Hawaiian vacation look with Lewis Hamilton, featuring a gold-horsebit string bikini. Superyacht education: Yacht Club de Monaco’s La Belle Classe Academy launches a nine-week online Yachting Masterclass (16 Sep–14 Nov) for superyacht industry careers.

F1 Monaco Aftermath: The FIA’s international court of appeal meets in Paris on Aug 25 to settle who truly finished third in the 2026 Monaco GP, after Pierre Gasly’s podium was reshuffled by pit-lane speeding penalties later overturned—now Red Bull and McLaren are pushing a fresh appeal. F1 Courtroom Drama: The dispute also touches Oscar Piastri’s penalties during the race, with McLaren arguing the Monaco process left him with no fair remedy. La Vuelta in Monaco (Sport + City Life): Monaco hosted the Grand Départ for La Vuelta (Aug 20–23), with Casino Square celebrations, a Monaco-only Stage 1 time trial, and Prince Albert II taking part in the ribbon-cutting and ceremonies. Cycling Results: Tadej Pogačar won Stage 1 by 0.09 seconds; James Matthew Brennan claimed Stage 2 from Monaco to Manosque, while Pogačar kept the red jersey. Local Culture Spotlight: Charlotte Casiraghi won her first literary award for “La fêlure” at a Corsica literature-and-wine festival. Monaco Business/Arts: Yacht Club de Monaco announced its La Belle Classe Academy Yachting Masterclass (online, Sept 16–Nov 14) for superyacht industry training. Monaco Sports Business: AS Monaco is reportedly eyeing Stoke City left-back Éric Bocat as it looks to reinforce the left-back spot.

Monaco Legal Reform: Monaco has rolled out a new “plead guilty” procedure (plaider coupable) and a separate convention pénale track for companies, letting eligible cases be resolved without a full trial once the accused (with a lawyer) accepts the facts and classification. Ligue 1 Focus: AS Monaco kicked off Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win at Le Havre, with Eric Dier scoring from a corner as Lukáš Hrádecký made key saves; meanwhile, Monaco’s Filipe Luís praised Lamine Camara after his standout display, even as transfer-window pressure remains. F1 & Monaco Connections: Fernando Alonso’s Dutch GP points finish has fans calling him the “actual GOAT,” while Monaco’s Charles Leclerc finished fifth in a chaotic Zandvoort race dominated by Lando Norris. Entertainment in Monaco: Hollywood’s Ocean’s prequel is filming in Monaco, triggering multiple early-morning road closures and bus changes through Aug. 28. Local Youth Event: The Mairie’s Splash Party returns to Port Hercule’s Stade Nautique Rainier III on Sept. 12 for Monaco teens, with DJ, inflatables, and a heated seawater pool. Sports Elsewhere: Atlanta United signed former Monaco striker Breel Embolo from Rennes for €17m (with bonuses), and Trabzonspor moved to bring Fabinho in ahead of a reunion with Mohamed Salah.

AS Monaco Football: Monaco kicked off Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win at Le Havre, with Eric Dier heading in the opener as Felipe Luis’s side held firm despite Le Havre’s late pressure. Transfer Watch: Monaco are also pushing to sign Freiburg left-back Jordy Makengo, though L’Equipe reports budget limits could slow deals. Vuelta a España (Monaco-to-France): The race’s stage 2 from Monaco to Manosque delivered a big moment—Matthew Brennan won the uphill sprint, while Tadej Pogačar kept the red jersey as Ethan Hayter again missed out on the lead by a hair. F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris took victory at Zandvoort in a chaotic race after Max Verstappen’s early crash; Nico Rosberg backed Mercedes’ team-order call. Sports & Entertainment Crossover: Paul Pogba’s injury-hit Monaco spell ended with his contract terminated, while Melissa Gilbert urged Hollywood to protect child stars amid the fallout from Hayden Panettiere’s death and her husband’s charges. Local Culture: Monaco’s wider entertainment scene echoes in a Fleetwood Mac tribute return to Benijofar and a Quebec microbrewery brewing inside a 1946 movie theatre.

Monaco Football: AS Monaco kick off Ligue 1 away at Le Havre with new boss Filipe Luís still missing several names, while Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet is set for a second start and Flávio Nazinho could make a first competitive appearance for the club. Vuelta a España (Monaco start): Tadej Pogačar launched the race from Monaco with a razor-thin 0.09-second win in the opening time trial, taking the red jersey ahead of Ethan Hayter and Josh Tarling, with stage 2 now set to run from Monaco toward Manosque. US Open Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are confirmed as a blockbuster mixed doubles pairing after Jannik Sinner’s knee injury withdrawal, adding star power to a US Open already missing big names like Emma Raducanu. F1 Dutch GP: Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris grabbed pole in qualifying as the title fight tightens. Arts & Culture: A new book spotlights St. Barth as an elite, yacht-driven escape, while film coverage highlights the comedy-drama “High Society” and the oddball “One Night Only” as a lockdown-era mirror. Celebrity & Lifestyle: Lewis Hamilton visited Kim Kardashian on her TV set, earning praise from Glenn Close as the couple’s romance stays in the spotlight.

Vuelta a España (Monaco start): Tadej Pogačar launched the 2026 race with a razor-thin 0.09-second win in the opening 9.4km time trial, taking the red jersey after an explosive finish through Monaco streets. Emotional sport story: Josh Tarling rode to third despite the death of his brother Finlay just eight days earlier, turning the podium into a tribute moment. F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris grabbed pole for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix in a rain-threat qualifying thriller, pipping George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. US Open buzz: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams received a wild card to team up in mixed doubles, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury—reshaping the men’s draw. Film/TV: The Ocean’s Eleven prequel keeps moving, with set updates pointing to a major milestone as Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper continue filming. Monaco motorsport loss: Monegasque GT/endurance driver Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died at 39 after a cancer battle, prompting tributes across the racing world.

US Open Shock: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn with a right knee injury, saying he needs more recovery time after returning to court in Monte Carlo—handing Carlos Alcaraz a clearer path in New York. Monaco Sports Spotlight: The Vuelta a España Grand Départ is already in motion from Monaco, with a technical opening time trial that Tadej Pogačar warns won’t be “flat-out” and will force riders to brake through corners. Local Motorsport Loss: Monegasque GT and endurance driver Cédric Sbirrazzuoli has died at 39 after a cancer battle, leaving a major legacy across Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati and Lamborghini racing. Streaming & F1: F1’s US viewership is down sharply since moving to Apple TV, with the Monaco GP household reach reported down 66%. Arts & Culture: Truro’s Castle Hill will host Mitchell Johnson’s “Twenty-One Years in Truro” exhibition in September, tracing decades of color-focused work. Environment Watch: Turkish fishing boats were spotted inside Greece’s protected marine park near Alonissos and Piperi, triggering Coast Guard response.

US Open Shock: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Open with a right knee injury, saying he needs more time after returning to court in Monte Carlo. US Open Fallout: The news also adds pressure to the men’s draw after Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his comeback from a wrist injury. Monaco on the Global Stage: La Vuelta’s Grand Départ kicked off in Monaco with team presentations in Casino Square, and Stage 1 is set for a 9.6km Monaco time trial starting Saturday. Film & Fashion Buzz: Margot Robbie debuted a retro French bob on the Paris set of the Ocean’s Eleven prequel, with the heist story tied to the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. Sports Spotlight: Swiss runner Audrey Werro won the 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League on home soil, while Femke Broeders-Bol lowered the Dutch national record. F1 Watch: Dutch Grand Prix coverage is set for US fans via Apple TV, with a free trial option highlighted for the weekend.

Monaco & Arts/Entertainment: Food & Culture: Osman Sezener’s two-night Turkish takeover at Robuchon Monaco (18–19 Aug) brought rare regional ingredients and bold flavors, with the restaurant handling French wine pairings. Sports (Monaco spotlight): Cycling: The Vuelta a España kicks off in Monaco on 22 Aug, with Tadej Pogačar the clear favorite to complete his Grand Tour treble; heat and storms could shape the 21-stage race. Sports (Monaco-adjacent): Football: PSG’s Ligue 1 opener vs Rennes was moved to Rennes after Parc des Princes pitch damage from extreme heat, with the turf replacement planned ahead of the Monaco home match on 4 Sept. Sports (Monaco-related headlines): Football Transfers: Monaco is reportedly “discussing options” after mutually terminating Paul Pogba’s contract over injury concerns. Global Entertainment/Media: TV Anime: Pony Canyon announced Seiji Kishi will direct the 2027 dark fantasy action anime “Maiden Blood.” Fashion: 90s nostalgia: “Practical Magic 2” is set for 11 Sept, with coverage of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s return.

Monaco & Sport Spotlight: The Vuelta a España is set to kick off in Monaco on Aug 22, with a Monaco start time trial and a full TV/live-stream push via Peacock and NBCSN—while Tadej Pogačar arrives as the headline favourite and Primož Roglič battles back after a brutal training crash. Local Community & Culture: Jardin Exotique de Monaco reopens its social side with a first post-renovation apéro-concert, turning the cliffside botanical gardens into an evening music hangout. Football Watch: Arsenal begin the Premier League season at home to Coventry City on Aug 21, with the curtain-raiser framed as a classic “champions vs newcomers” test. Human Stories in Sport: British cyclist Josh Tarling will ride the Vuelta just eight days after his brother Finlay died in a crash at the Volta a Portugal. Arts & Entertainment: Kinéo Awards in Venice will honour Faye Dunaway with a lifetime achievement award on Sept 5, with Nicola Peltz Beckham also set for a rising star prize.

Monaco Football: AS Monaco face Górnik Zabrze in the Europa Conference League qualifier with a depleted attack, with Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline and Ansu Fati all missing, plus injuries to Aleksandr Golovin and Takumi Minamino. Monaco Transfers: Monaco have mutually terminated Paul Pogba’s contract after an injury-plagued spell with just a handful of substitute appearances. Local Sports & Culture: Eddie Dunbar is back for the Vuelta a España after a Monaco scooter accident sidelined him earlier this year, with the grand tour starting in Monaco on Saturday. Arts & Riviera Music: An ancient Greek lyre concert returns to the Riviera at Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer on 28 August, pairing hymns and poetry from antiquity with modern compositions. Film & Fashion: Margot Robbie is filming the Ocean’s Eleven prequel in Paris, with the story set to include a Monaco Grand Prix heist moment. Celebrity Buzz: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton share more loved-up beach getaway snaps, keeping their romance in the spotlight. Health & Safety: Reports of “biting fish” (grey triggerfish) continue around French Mediterranean beaches, including incidents near Cannes and Juan-les-Pins.

AS Monaco Football: Paul Pogba’s Monaco comeback is over. The club and the French midfielder have mutually terminated his contract early, citing that shared objectives were only “partially achieved” after a tough, injury-hit spell with just six Ligue 1 appearances. Premier League Transfer Buzz: Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is reportedly closing in on a move to Inter Milan for around £30m, with Inter confident after earlier rejected bids. Injury Update: Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche has had successful knee surgery in Lyon after a serious injury in a pre-season friendly vs AS Monaco on Aug. 6, and is expected to miss the 2026/27 season. F1 Monaco Links: The FIA has set a behind-closed-doors appeal hearing in Paris for Red Bull and McLaren over Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP podium reinstatement. Film & Glamour: Margot Robbie has joined Bradley Cooper on the Ocean’s Eleven prequel set, with the Monaco Grand Prix heist now firmly in focus. Food & Local Life: Café Amelie in New Orleans’ French Quarter has closed indefinitely due to illness.