NEWS
50th Anniversary of the Radio Monte-Carlo Transmission Centre - To mark the 50th anniversary of the Radio Monte-Carlo transmission centre on 11th of September, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit Roumoules, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. He will attend a commemorative ceremony and unveil a plaque at the site. In the afternoon, the Prince will be honoured with the town's honorary citizenship and participate in events celebrating the historical connection between Roumoules and the Grimaldi family.
Attal Wants Constructive Collaboration - Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has stressed constructive collaboration at the Renaissance party’s parliamentary meeting, noting their support is not guaranteed without strong legislative commitments. Meanwhile, Manuel Bompard from La France Insoumise has called for a vote of no confidence, which, if successful, could lead to the resignation of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, while Senate President Gérard Larcher expressed Republicans' openness to joining the government under new Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Grenoble Mayor Criticizes Nice Mayor - Grenoble's mayor, Eric Piolle, has criticized Nice's mayor, Christian Estrosi, for sharing false information on social media, accusing Piolle of downplaying a fatal shooting of a municipal officer. Estrosi wrongly claimed that Piolle had referred to the incident as a "stray bullet," misquoting his statement made in a different context. Piolle plans to involve ARCOM, France's media regulator, for spreading misinformation.
Cannes Yachting Festival - The Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off today, showcasing 700 boats ranging from 5 to 45 meters, including monohulls, multihulls, motor, and sailboats from over 640 exhibitors. The event features over 120 world premieres, with displays of equipment and services spread across the Vieux Port and Port Canto. This year's festival also introduces the "Innovation Route," highlighting eco-friendly solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the marine industry.
Temperatures to Drop Sharply - Temperatures will drop sharply starting Thursday, with a polar air mass bringing cold and strong Mistral winds, making it feel like November in the South-East of France. The Mediterranean Sea temperature is expected to fall drastically to 17°C, colder than the Atlantic. This abrupt change marks the end of summer, though temperatures may normalize by next week.
Mazan rape Trial - Dominique Pelicot, the main accused in the Mazan rape trial, was again absent from court due to health issues, requiring emergency care. His lawyer allowed the hearing to proceed without him for the investigator and IT expert testimonies but objected to family members testifying in his absence. The trial may be delayed further depending on his condition.
Marseille Nurse Sentenced - A nurse in Marseille has been sentenced to 12 months of suspended prison time for involuntary manslaughter. She had administered 1,000 times the prescribed amount of adrenaline to a patient in 2017. The patient, undergoing treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, suffered an anaphylactic shock and died four days later. The nurse cited a misunderstanding of the doctor's orders, and while the hospital must pay damages to the victim's family, it has appealed the ruling.
BUSINESS
The state pension is expected to rise by £460 a year from April 2024, driven by a 4% wage increase under the "triple lock" system. This comes as the government faces backlash for cutting winter fuel payments for many pensioners. Despite the pension increase, some pensioners may still be worse off due to the loss of these payments.
The EU faces an "existential challenge" unless it increases annual investment by €800bn and reforms its industrial policy, according to a report led by Mario Draghi. The review warns that without significant spending and productivity improvements, the EU risks falling behind the US and China. It proposes controversial joint borrowing by EU states to fund these efforts, though securing political support for such measures will be difficult.
And - The UK government plans to cut winter fuel payments for over 10 million pensioners in England and Wales, limiting them to those on low incomes. Unions and MPs are pressuring the government to reconsider, warning of potential backlash and hardships for those not qualifying for benefits but still struggling. Despite internal Labour Party dissent, Keir Starmer defends the cut as necessary to address a financial shortfall left by the previous government.
SPORTS
Rugby Union - New Gloucester winger Christian Wade says the Premiership try-scoring record is "in his sights" as he returns to the league this season.
Rugby League - Whitehaven head coach Kyle Amor said that money generated by Wakefield Trinity should enable the troubled Championship club to finish the season.
Football - Kevin de Bruyne says Belgium have to "be better in every way" after they were beaten comfortably by France in the Nations League on Monday.
Golf - Europe will face a "hostile" home crowd "absolutely desperate" for the United States to win back the Solheim Cup in Virginia this week, says former captain Mickey Walker.
WEATHER
Bright and clear this afternoon with strong winds in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Highs of 25 degrees in Marseille, 28 in Nice, 29 in Cannes and Toulon, and 31 degrees in Saint-Tropez.
Tonight, clear skies and lows of 22 degrees.
Outlook for tomorrow, fine morning before clouds cover the skies until Thursday morning. Highs of 26 degrees with moderate to strong winds in the Var.
BEACH WEATHER
The sea temperature reaches highs of 25 degrees. The UV levels are of 6, and the air temperature reaches highs of 31 degrees near Saint-Tropez with moderate winds.
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