NEWS
Shooting - A shooting yesterday has left three men seriously injured, all with life-threatening conditions in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône. Authorities say it was a drug-trafficking-related attack involving at least three gunmen, unrelated to the day’s protests. An investigation for attempted murder in organized crime has been launched, and local officials condemned the violence, demanding more police reinforcements.
Chikungunya - Cases of chikungunya have more than doubled in Antibes in 15 days, rising from 40 to 87, making it the most affected city in France. The tiger mosquito, also present in Nice, Fréjus, and other towns in the Alpes-Maritimes and Var, is driving the spread. Health authorities have launched public fumigation campaigns to curb the outbreak.
Train breakdown halted train traffic this morning - A train breakdown this early morning has caused major delays on TER lines during rush hour in the Alpes-Maritimes. Traffic between Antibes and Cannes was heavily disrupted, with some trains delayed by up to an hour. Service has now resumed normally.
Fire in Grasse - A fire broke out in a restaurant this morning, reportedly starting from a deep fryer in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes. The manager was slightly burned and hospitalized, while the chef escaped unharmed. Twenty firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the mayor expressed support for the restaurant owner.
Fire in Cannes-La-Bocca - A fire broke out this morning leading to the evacuation of all residents of an apartment in Cannes-La-Bocca. A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized for smoke inhalation, while firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. The affected apartment was completely destroyed, and traffic was diverted during the intervention.
Avignon Marathon - The Avignon Marathon is scheduled for the 27th of September 2026, with registrations opening in October 2025. Organisers will unveil the course in November, offering both a marathon and half-marathon, with 3,500 bibs available. About 95% of the route will run through Avignon, showcasing its historic landmarks on a mostly flat course.
BUSINESS
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states are suing Ticketmaster and its parent Live Nation, accusing them of working with brokers to illegally resell tickets at steep markups. Regulators say the firms ignored purchase limits, enabling resales on Ticketmaster’s own platform that generated $3.7bn in fees between 2019 and 2024. The lawsuit adds to ongoing antitrust scrutiny, with US authorities accusing Live Nation of monopolistic practices that drive up prices and harm consumers.
And - Canada’s PM Mark Carney and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed to strengthen trade and security ties during a warm bilateral meeting in Mexico City. Both countries face heavy US tariffs under President Donald Trump and want to present unity ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.
SPORTS
Formula 1 - Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri to a McLaren one-two in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Tennis - Emma Raducanu missed three match points as former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova fought back to reach the Korea Open quarterfinals with a 4-6 7-6 (12-10) 6-1.
Football - The Football Association is investigating Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe for allegedly using discriminatory language towards a team-mate.
WEATHER
It’s bright and clear across the region with a very gentle breeze. Highs of 28 degrees in Nice, 29 in Cannes, Toulon and Marseille, and 30 degrees in Saint-Tropez.
Tonight, partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to 21 degrees.
Outlook for this weekend,
Sat: fine and bright with highs of 29 degrees and a gentle breeze
Sun: bright skies with highs of 27 degrees until early evening when thunderstorms slowly cover the entire region carrying into Monday morning until rain slowly fades early afternoon to make way for clear skies once again with cooler temperatures reaching 25 degrees.
A shooting yesterday has left three men seriously injured, all with life-threatening conditions in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône. ...
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The number of chikungunya cases transmitted by the tiger mosquito is rising sharply near Nice, particularly in Antibes. Since the start of the year, o...
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The Regional Health Agency (ARS) reports 124 chikungunya cases in southern France as of Monday, with major clusters in the Var. ...
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France is set for one of its biggest strike days in years as around 800,000 people are expected to protest nationwide today, Thursday 18th September, ...
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A 19-year-old woman has been jailed for complicity in attempted murder after last week’s knife attack at a horticultural high school in Antibes, Alpes...
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