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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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 Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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…

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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.

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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

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

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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Elusive street artist Banksy reveals new artwork – in France?

Geoguessers have speculated that the street art may be Marseille, in the south of France. Fans of the elusive artist are also scratching their heads over the meaning of this new piece.

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Espresso Riviera: This night train will whisk passengers from Rome to the French coast this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.

Radio France Internationale

Land pollution is drowning the oceans in plastic, French experts warn

Ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June, the research schooner Tara docked in Marseille for a day dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in the oceans.

Evening Standard

Why Marseille is the coolest city break of the summer

As influencers and A-listers begin to flock to France’s oldest city, Jes Salter has your guide to seeing its chic side. From the Instagrammable restaurants to hidden shopping gems

Euronews

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Digital boom makes Marseille a global data hub – but at what cost?

Marseille has emerged as the world’s sixth-largest internet hub, surpassing even Hong Kong and becoming a global crossroads for internet traffic. Data centres continue to proliferate across the city, but the expansion is not without controversy as locals raise concerns about the environmental impact.

Radio France Internationale

French journalists rally in solidarity for colleagues killed in Gaza

Hundreds of journalists joined demonstrations in Paris and Marseille on Wednesday to show solidarity with nearly 200 colleagues killed in Gaza since October 2023.

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