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'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 · Jul 20, 2025

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025

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.

Motorsport · Jul 17, 2025

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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 · Jul 17, 2025

Who Is Soraya Riffy? The Influencer Brutally Beaten and Doused in Bleach in Shocking Home Invasion

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9, 2025

French warned of high-risk summer for wildfires as Marseille blaze contained

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?

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

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

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Wildfire near Marseille injures 110 and grounds flights

A wildfire that surged towards Marseille, injuring 110 people and halting air and rail traffic, was pushed back overnight but remained active on Wednesday, according to officials.

Euronews · Jul 9, 2025

Marseille airport suspends flights as raging wildfire reaches France's second-biggest city

Officials remain concerned that if winds pick up the wildfires may spread further across the south of France

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Huge Marseille wildfire is pushed back but authorities warn ‘it is not finished’

Officials said the airport for France's second-largest city could close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources if the fire flared up again

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Raging wildfire in France shuts down Marseille airport

A wildfire that had reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight on Wednesday, but the airport remained closed as firefighters continued to battle the flames.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2025

More than 100 injured and hundreds more evacuated as wildfire rages near French city of Marseille

A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.

Euronews · Jul 9, 2025

France Wildfire Shuts Down Marseille Airport, Halts Trains

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday that forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic has not been fully contained, the country's interior minister said.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025

What is ‘Mistral’ wind? The weather event fanning the Marseille wildfire

While the blaze may be contained, the weather forecast is keeping firefighters on alert

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Marseille fire forces hundreds to evacuate, destroys homes and grounds flights

Fire has brought many of the city’s services to a halt, with all flights cancelled at Marseille airport

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Marseille wildfire latest: Huge blaze rages on edge of French city and shuts airport

Residents warned to stay inside as more than 160 firefighters battle blaze outside city

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Wildfire near Marseille suspends flights, prompts stay-at-home orders

Flights at Marseille Airport have been suspended due to a wildfire near the southern French city

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025

Marseille flights and trains experience second day of disruptions as wildfires blaze in France

Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.

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The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Huge wildfire reaches ‘gates of’ Marseille in southern France as airport closed and train service disrupted

Planes have not been taking off or landing at the airport since midday

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Full list of Ryanair flights cancelled due to France air traffic controllers strike

The budget airline has been forced to cancel more than 100 flights because of the issues

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2025

Marseille museum showcases rich history of Mediterranean tattooing

The exhibition "Tattoo. Histories of the Mediterranean", held at the Vieille Charité museum in Marseille’s historic Panier district, invites visitors on a journey through the art and tradition of tattooing – from antiquity to the present day. Highlighting Marseille’s deep-rooted connection to tattoo culture, the exhibition also shows the rich…

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2025

The 10 Best Looking Kits for the 2025–26 Season Ranked

We’ve been treated to some dreamy kit releases for the 2025–26 season, and here are the ten best that have dropped so far.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release 'I Quit', and Danny Boyle's zippy zombies return for '28 Years Later'.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2025

French dockers refuse to load cargo of machine gun parts bound for Israel

Dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load a container allegedly containing parts for machine guns destined for Israel, citing opposition to the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. The French defence ministry insists the components are sent to Israel for assembly and then sent back to France, or…

Euronews · Jun 4, 2025

Banksy’s new artwork temporarily (and naughtily) defaced in France

The artwork in Marseille was vandalized, with the lighthouse and its poignant message turned into a penis with an added pair of testicles. Thankfully, the "national sport" in the southern city was promptly rectified.

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