NEWS
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy sentended to 5 years in prison - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison with a deferred incarceration order. He was convicted of criminal conspiracy but acquitted of corruption in the 2007 Libyan campaign financing case. He will be notified within a month of his prison date, and an appeal will not suspend the sentence.
Monaco Yacht Show strives to make yachting more sustainable - The Monaco Yacht Show highlights efforts to make yachting more sustainable, with innovations in renewable energy, AI, and eco-friendly practices. Developments include solid-state batteries, which are expected by 2026, hydrogen and methanol fuel cells, and AI systems to optimise energy use and reduce pollution. Education of crews and clients is also central, promoting greener habits and awareness to shift the luxury industry toward sustainability.
BEA analysing data after near-collision in Nice Airport - The French air safety authority (BEA) is analysing black box data and crew communications as well as gathering testimonies after a serious near-collision occurred on Sunday in Nice airport to determine responsibilities.
Farmers allowed to shoot wolves in 2026 - French farmers will be allowed to shoot wolves attacking their herds in 2026 without prior state authorization, only declaring it afterward. The government says this responds to frequent wolf attacks, especially in the Alpes-Maritimes, but animal rights groups warn it risks uncontrolled hunting and undermines conservation efforts. Critics fear this deregulation could cause a collapse of the wolf population, breaching France’s EU conservation commitments.
Farmers protests tomorrow - Farmers will be protesting across France tomorrow, except in the Alpes-Maritimes where the local union FDSEA will meet the prefect instead. They plan to raise local concerns including excessive paperwork, wolf attacks, and the costly obligation to use potable water for farming. Union leaders chose dialogue over protest to avoid possible unrest, hoping for concrete answers from the prefect.
Giant data centre in Bouches-du-Rhone sparks debate - A giant data centre project backed by Japanese firm Telehouse is planned on six hectares in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, near Marseille airport. Residents and the regional health agency warn of pollution, heavy energy use (72 MW/year), and quality-of-life impacts, calling it a “heat island.” The mayor defends the project as strategic for AI and economically beneficial, while a three-month public consultation is now underway.
Sentenced to 5 years in prison after stabbing - A man has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay €30,000 after attacking someone with a knife in August 2023 in Draguignan, Var, leaving the victim permanently blinded in one eye. The attacker claimed the stabbing was accidental during a confrontation but was found responsible for permanent injury.
Last hotel in Sospel closed - The last hotel in Sospel has closed due to compliance issues and severe water damage, leaving the village without any hotel accommodation and creating a major setback for local tourism. With limited alternatives, many tourists may now bypass Sospel, causing a loss for local businesses and the village’s attractiveness.
TGV missed stop and had to turn back - A Paris-bound TGV train has failed to stop at Aix-en-Provence station on Tuesday, leaving passengers stunned. The train eventually turned back to pick them up, in what SNCF called a “very rare but planned” procedure. Officials stressed it was due to an operational directive, not driver error or distraction as some passengers joked.
NEWS UPDATE
Médecins de Garde Monaco - Monaco will launch a night-time medical on-call service called Médecins de Garde Monaco in October from 7pm to 7am, including weekends and holidays. It will allow residents to get home visits after 10pm by calling 116 117, avoiding unnecessary trips to the ER. Run by local doctors under nonprofit rules, the system ensures quick response, capped fees, and full traceability of calls.
Roadworks suspended - Roadworks on Avenue Prince-Rainier-III on the Moyenne Corniche in Cap-d’Ail that caused heavy traffic jams by reducing traffic to one lanewill be suspended until the 5th of October to ease congestion, especially during rush hour.
BUSINESS
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has halted production until at least October after an August cyber-attack shut down its IT systems, costing the company around £50m a week. The UK government is considering emergency measures to support vulnerable suppliers, some of whom depend entirely on JLR’s business. Options include buying and stockpiling car parts or offering loans, amid fears of bankruptcies across the supply chain.
And - Nearly 90% of the 259,000 counterfeit toys seized at UK borders in 2025 were fake Labubu dolls, many of which failed safety tests and posed health risks. The IPO has launched the “Fake Toys, Real Harms” campaign to warn buyers, stressing that child safety must come before bargain hunting. With demand for authentic Labubus so high, Pop Mart now sells them only through an online lottery, while counterfeiters continue to flood the market.
SPORTS
Rugby Union - England have named an unchanged team for the Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada on Saturday at Twickenham.
Tennis - Katie Boulter said she was happy to put "a tough couple of months" behind her by beating Hailey Baptiste 7-5 5-7 6-4 in the China Open.
Cricket - Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will play for Sydney Thunder in this winter's Big Bash League and will become the first men's India international to play in the T20 league.
WEATHER
It’s mostly sunny today though thick clouds decorate our skies and light rain visits Tende accompanied by gentle to moderate winds. Highs of 20 degrees in Marseille, 21 in Nice and Toulon and 23 degrees in Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Tonight, mostly clear skies with lows of 14 degrees
Outlook for tomorrow, bright and clear – except in Tende – with highs of 22 degrees and moderate winds.
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