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France welcomes Algeria’s arrest of alleged DZ Mafia crime boss

France's Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin has hailed Algerian security services for their work in the arrest of an alleged key figure in Marseille's crime world.

Radio France Internationale

Drug gang threats force French police to put southern mayor under protection

The mayor of Alès in southern France was taken from his home at night by an elite police unit amid fears of an imminent attack by the country’s most dreaded drug gang, officials said Tuesday. Christophe Rivenq had previously received death threats linked to the DZ Mafia gang, which has…

France 24

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Big wildfires hit southern France

Southern France battled a fierce wildfire on Wednesday, forcing evacuations as hundreds of firefighters tackled the blaze. Fueled by drought and strong winds, the fire consumed 800 hectares in the Herault and Aude departments. Difficult terrain hampered efforts, with water-dumping aircraft deployed. Two smaller fires also ignited near Marseille, highlighting…

The Economic Times

France heatwave: baby dies in A&E, fourth child death this week

An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with hyperthermia in a car on 23 June in Marseille, apparently forgotten by a parent on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work.

Euronews

France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat

With 61 departments still on red heatwave alert, people sleeping rough are among the most exposed. In Marseille, outreach teams step up to provide water, support and shelter.

Euronews

Texas mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West’s July 4 concert over past hate speech

It comes after a series of West’s recent concerts have been canceled over his past comments

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From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence

The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer

The Guardian - UK

Israeli director Nadav Lapid, angered by boycott calls, pulls out of Marseille festival

The Israeli filmmaker, a critic of Benjamin Netanyahu exiled in France for five years, wonders 'what the hell I'm supposed to do' here if 'my presence is unacceptable and I can simply be erased or swept aside from a film event'.

Euronews

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The Guardian - UK

French regional accents rarely heard thanks to ‘deeply rooted' stereotypes

France’s dozens of regional languages may no longer be spoken by many, but they live on in regional accents, colouring vowel sounds and shaping intonation. More than half the country speaks French with an accent, yet they remain a disadvantage in the upper echelons of power and professional life.

Radio France Internationale

France investigates whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections

French prosecutors either did not return messages or declined to comment about BlackCore's alleged activities

The Independent UK

The week in Ligue 1: sunglasses, fire extinguishers, flares and firecrackers

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s rampage hurts Marseille, Strasbourg struggle and Bastia hit a new low

The Guardian - UK

What makes this PSG team so great? Their attackers love to defend

Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola have bought into Luis Enrique’s vision

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‘A diverse and convivial village’: the urban eye candy of Notre-Dame du Mont, Marseille

This buzzy quarter is best enjoyed on one of the many tree-lined terraces, eating gourmet wraps, sipping bio wine and listening to live jazz

Euronews

'Final rave': French ravers in Marseille fear harsh crackdown on free parties

In Marseille, France, revellers gathered to celebrate before the final adoption of the law tightening the penalties for ‘unauthorised parties’.

Radio France Internationale

France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker following fine

A tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has left the southern French port of Marseille after being held for several weeks by French authorities. France is one of several European countries that have imposed sanctions on Russian vessels over the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Kanye West postpones Marseille concert after French minister intervenes

US rapper Kanye West postponed his concert in the southern French city of Marseille, following reports that the country's interior minister was seeking to block the performance due to take place on 11 June.

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The Independent UK

Kanye West has cancelled another gig – but what’s happening with the rest of his 2026 tour?

Four of the rapper’s 2026 dates have so far been called off

The Independent UK

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

Euronews

Kanye West postpones French concert a week after UK ban

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was trying to prevent Kanye West from performing at Marseille's Velodrome stadium on 11 June, because of his anti-Semitic comments.

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Kanye West scraps show in France

Controversial rapper Kanye West has postponed a concert in France "until further notice" just days after he was blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival in London.

The Guardian - AU

Kanye West postpones Marseille concert as France considers blocking him from performing

Interior minister is ‘highly determined’ to block US rapper from performing in the southern city in June due to his past antisemitic remarks, sources say

The Independent UK

Kanye West postpones Marseille concert ‘until further notice’ as France weighs entry ban

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is exploring ‘every possibility’

Radio France Internationale

From Marseille to Barcelona – Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for return to Gaza

Activists from across Europe set sail in a renewed bid to deliver aid to Gaza – and bring Israel's blockade of the territory back into the global spotlight.

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