The Latest Breaking News from Marseille

A local prosecutor said an investigation was in its early stages and that the motive of the assailant was not yet known.

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In the port city of Marseille in the south of France, a local artist is leading tours that shed light on the city's colonial past – a history little known today.

Around 150 people were ordered to leave their homes as more than 1,000 firefighters battled overnight to contain a wildfire that broke out in Martigues, southern France, and spread across 240 hectares of pine forest.

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

French-Algerian influencer Soraya Riffy was brutally attacked in her Marseille apartment on 4 July. Armed intruders forced their way in. They tortured her for 75 minutes, using bleach and weapons, and stole luxury items. There is now a police investigation into robbery, possible sexual assault, and kidnapping.

Mayor urges people to exercise utmost caution as weather service says situation around Mediterranean is critical

Flights to and from the popular southern France hotspot were delayed, diverted or cancelled due to the blaze