Monaco Royalty & Culture: Prince Albert appoints Christian Garcia as his Personal Representative for Gastronomy, extending the chef’s decades of Palace service into international culinary diplomacy and charitable dinners. Local Lifestyle & Community: Monaco prepares for its annual “U Cavagnëtu” picnic in September, a warm reminder of the Principality’s social calendar and outdoor traditions. Sports & Identity Debate: French trans basketball player Julie Tétart’s 2027 WNBA draft declaration sparks legal backlash from a sports performance coach, reigniting arguments over eligibility and discrimination claims. Luxury Travel & Media: “The White Lotus” heads to the French Riviera, with travel experts warning that celebrity-set-jetting is turning luxury into a hype-driven “zoo.” Fashion & Film Glam: Armani Beauty spotlights Kendall Jenner, Jonathan Bailey and Sydney Sweeney at the Venice Film Festival, underscoring the festival’s fashion-beauty crossover. Business & Craft: ADM Club (Monaco/London) expands its luxury atelier network with plans for international pop-ups across major European cities. International Spotlight: EU tells the UN it will never recognize Russia’s annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories, reaffirming support for Ukraine.