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Thousands march in Marseille after killing of activist’s brother shocks France

An estimated 6,000 people, many dressed in white, gathered behind a 'Justice for Mehdi' banner

The Independent UK

Major rally in France decries drug violence after murder of activist's brother

Thousands of people gathered in Marseille on Saturday to honour the brother of an anti-drug activist murdered in France's second largest city whose death sparked nationwide calls to confront drug crime.

Radio France Internationale

Marseille to march in silence after murder reignites drug crime debate

Thousands are expected to join a silent march in the southern French port city of Marseille on Saturday in tribute to 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, who was shot dead on 13 November.

Radio France Internationale

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Ministers vow tough response as Marseille reels from gangland murder

France’s government has moved to reassure Marseille as fear over drug-linked violence rises after a high-profile street killing shocked the southern port city.

Radio France Internationale

Macron leads Élysée crisis talks over spiralling Marseille drug violence

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for France’s fight against drug trafficking to be 'stepped up', following a string of violent incidents that have shocked the country – including the killing in Marseille of the brother of an environmental activist, described by the government as a 'crime of intimidation' and…

Radio France Internationale

Massive fire at Tesla dealership burns dozens of EVs

A large fire at a Tesla dealership near Marseille destroyed dozens of electric cars as authorities investigate possible criminal damage.

Euronews

Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille, prosecutor says

Amine Kessaci had been under police protection since last month after writing a book about the victims of drug trafficking in Marseille.

Euronews

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Wissa club v country row looming as Howe avoids questions on Afcon availability

Eddie Howe declined to confirm whether he would be happy for Yoane Wissa to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities

The Guardian - UK

Will Ousmane Dembele attend the Ballon d’Or? PSG match to clash with tonight’s ceremony

PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Marseille was postponed on Sunday and rearranged for this evening, at the same time as the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony where Dembele is favourite to win

The Independent UK

Gun crime capitals: Where's safest and most dangerous in the EU?

As several European cities struggle with rising organised crime and gun violence, Euronews lists EU capitals according to their safety and danger when it comes to shootings.

Euronews

British woman 'raped by French police officer' while drunk and handcuffed in van near Marseille

The 37-year-old victim is said to have been arrested by three policemen before being subjected to a horrific ordeal in the back of a patrol van

Evening Standard

Police clash with French fans, while Palestine flag banned at Real Madrid

Fans were prevented from taking Palestine flags into Real Madrid’s stadium on heated night with Marseille fans in Spain.

Al Jazeera

Why painting your home white could help you survive a heatwave

At a seminar on building cooling strategies in the late 1990s, I vividly remember hearing that “in 30 years time, the climate of London will feel like Marseille’s today”. That warning stuck with me. Back then, it sounded both alarming – and oddly appealing.

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Evening Standard

Marseille stabbings: Knifeman shot dead by police after five people wounded in hotel rampage

The suspect, a Tunisian national, is understood to have been evicted from the hotel for unpaid rent

Euronews

Man armed with knives injures five in Marseille before being shot dead by police

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

FourFourTwo

Ranked! EVERY team to have won the Champions League, from worst to best

Who's the best of the best since 1992/93? We rank every Champions League winner from start to finish

Radio France Internationale

France to shut part of Marseille youth detention after abuse report

French justice minister Gérald Darmanin on Friday confirmed that part of La Valentine juvenile detention centre in Marseille will be shut after prison watchdogs reported poor conditions for dozens of young inmates.

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Champions League 2025/26 league phase draw LIVE: All the fixtures as it happened

The Champions League 2025/26 league phase draw is done with every club's games decided

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Away from Paris's Crowds, These 4 Surprising Stays Immerse You in France's Charm Through Artsy Rooms and Bucolic Sights

Searching for the best places to visit in France outside of Paris? This edit of under-the-radar sojourns is perfect for travelers looking to unwind, get inspired, and recharge

Motor1

Here's Why This Peugeot 208 Has Four Skinny Wheels

Seeing a skinny tire on a car isn’t that unusual. In most cases, it’s mounted on a space-saving spare wheel while the other three have full-size tires. But things get really weird when all four wheels look like that. A Peugeot 208 was recently spotted in a parking lot in…

Radio France Internationale

'The urban space has a subconscious': a tour of Marseille’s colonial history

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.

Radio France Internationale

Residents evacuated as firefighters battle wildfires in southern France

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.

Motorsport

Jules Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words

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

Autosport

Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words

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

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