NEWS
Pizza Dough Contaminated - Picard has recalled frozen pizza dough sold across France due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. Consumers who purchased the affected product, sold between the 16th of July and the 7th of October are advised not to consume it and return it to the store. E. coli infection can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting within a week of consumption.
Trains Halted - Train service between Menton and Ventimiglia was halted due to an Italian police intervention on a train. The SNCF suspended all traffic between the two stations from 11:20 am, with service expected to resume by 1 p.m., though delays and cancellations are anticipated.
Lost Boy in Hospital - A 13-year-old boy hospitalized for eating disorders at Lenval Hospital in Nice escaped without authorization, causing his mother great concern. Despite her efforts to find him, the hospital provided limited information, citing medical confidentiality, and she eventually located her son herself. The hospital defended its procedures, noting that such incidents can occur, while the mother questions the institution’s responsibility and lack of communication.
Wheelchair Basketball Club Robbed - A wheelchair basketball club has been robbed, with thieves stealing three custom-made sports wheelchairs valued at €8,000 each, along with jerseys, food, and supplies in Marseille. The theft severely impacts the club and its athletes, as the stolen wheelchairs are specifically designed for players with disabilities. The club, which relies on local funding, has launched an online fundraiser to recover from the loss.
Mysterious Dead Body Found - A mysterious case surrounds the discovery of an elderly person's body on the 9th of October on Ponteil Beach in Antibes. The unidentified individual is believed to have drowned, but the exact circumstances of their death remain unclear.
Boat Trips Near Toulon - In the Mediterranean near Sanary-sur-Mer (Var), boat trips allow enthusiasts to observe incredible marine mammals like whales, sperm whales, and dolphins in their natural habitat. These species, crucial to the ecosystem, face threats from maritime traffic, noise pollution, and other environmental risks. Protected by the Pelagos Sanctuary, ongoing research helps protect them, and regulations prohibit approaching dolphins closer than 100 meters.
BUSINESS
The UK government is introducing the Employment Rights Bill to provide stronger protections from unfair dismissal, statutory sick pay, and parental leave from day one of employment. The bill aims to benefit millions of workers, including new fathers and low earners, but most changes won't take effect until autumn 2026. While the government calls it the biggest upgrade in workers' rights in a generation, concerns remain about its impact on businesses.
And - According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Chancellor Rachel Reeves needs to find £16bn more, in addition to £9bn in planned tax rises, to meet the UK government's pre-election promises. These commitments include avoiding austerity and boosting public investment, but pressures from health, pensions, and inflation make the task challenging. The IFS suggests that without these funds, public services may face cuts, and additional borrowing or higher taxes, particularly on wealthier individuals, may be required.
SPORTS
Rugby Union - Emerging Ireland ended their three-match tour of South Africa with an entertaining 33-24 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Athletics - "Distressing" Australian bushfires kick-started BBC Green Sport Award's World Athlete of the Year Rhydian Cowley on a "journey" to climate-change advocacy.
Golf - Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are to take part in an exhibition event against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on 17 December.
Tennis - Erika Andreeva defeated her higher-ranked younger sister Mirra 6-3 6-1 in the first professional meeting between the two talented siblings to reach the last 16 at the Wuhan Open.
Lastly, Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement planned for the end of the Davis Cup from the 19th to the 24th of November.
WEATHER
We’ve got some sun at last! The sky will be bright and clear all day with moderate to strong winds. Highs of 22 degrees in Marseille and Toulon, 24 in Saint-Tropez, and 26 degrees in Cannes and Nice.
Tonight, clear skies with lows of 19 degrees.
Outlook for tomorrow, fine and bright with highs of 21 degrees.
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