Sarkozy wants the french to work harder

Mr Sarkozy is holidaying aboard the yacht of a billionaire friend

French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy has sailed into a political storm by holidaying on a luxury yacht straight after his election triumph on Sunday. Read full article

The opposition Socialist Party and media across the political spectrum say the cruise is too ostentatious.

A defiant Mr Sarkozy said he would not apologise for the break and it should not be cause for controversy.

The attacks came as rioters torched cars in a third night of protests against Mr Sarkozy's victory. Read more