NEWS
Drugs seized - Police have seized over 25 kg of cannabis and 1.5 kg of cocaine after a sniffer dog led them to an apartment in Vallauris, Alpes-Maritimes. The 44-year-old tenant, in France illegally, is set to face immediate trial in Grasse.
House fire - A house fire broke out this morning, causing major traffic disruptions but no injuries on Rue Rebuffel in Le Cannet. Thirty-one firefighters and eight vehicles were deployed to control the blaze, whose cause remains unknown.
Road accident - Four vehicles, including a police car, have collided last night, injuring four people slightly in Avignon, Vaucluse. Three were taken to hospital, while an officer was treated on site.
Rising violence in Grasse - Grasse’s new public prosecutor says he is deeply concerned about rising drug-related violence and vows to quickly neutralise offenders. He also plans to strengthen victim support and coordinate local agencies to combat organised crime more effectively.
Hiker files complaint after being bitten by guard dogs - A 20-year-old hiker has filed a complaint after being bitten multiple times by livestock guard dogs near Pic du Morgon in the Hautes-Alpes department. Authorities remind hikers to stay calm, avoid sudden movements, and give herding dogs and flocks wide space to prevent attacks.
Roseland Abbey restoration delayed - The historic Roseland Abbey in Nice, meant to be transformed into a climate institute, remains in disrepair as the city and the departmental council dispute responsibility. Despite promises of €10 million in restoration work, delays mean completion may not happen before 2032.
Mountains of trash in the streets - Residents of a Marseille social housing complex are overwhelmed by a year-long garbage pile-up outside their building, attracting rats and insects. The mess stems from neighbours dumping trash in their bins, while authorities and the housing provider dispute responsibility for cleaning it up.
Mystery winner - A mystery winner in Cogolin, Var, has won nearly €675,000 from a €2 Quinté+ bet, becoming the region’s second-biggest PMU winner of 2025. The winner has yet to claim the prize, sparking local curiosity and speculation.
NEWS UPDATE
Nice Airport parking - Nice Airport advises travellers to book parking in advance to save money, time, and stress, offering options from economy lots to valet and premium services. Online booking, loyalty rewards, and special weekend deals make travel preparation smoother and more convenient.
BUSINESS
Macau, in China, has opened its first luxury resort hospital, combining healthcare and leisure to boost medical tourism and diversify its gambling-dependent economy. The project aims to attract international visitors for health screenings and cosmetic treatments while creating new local jobs.
And - One of Australia's biggest telecommunication companies, Optus, has sent crucial outage alerts to the wrong government email, delaying awareness of a deadly 13-hour communications failure linked to four deaths. The company is now under investigation for breaching emergency call laws and mishandling the crisis.
SPORTS
Football - Everton defender James Tarkowski has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg.
Rugby Union - Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's new role with Red Bull is an unwelcome distraction heading into a crucial period for the national team, according to former Scotland Sevens captain Colin Gregor.
Tennis - Aryna Sabalenka overcame a rusty start in Wuhan as she fought back to beat Rebecca Sramkova in her first appearance since winning the US Open.
WEATHER
Sunny with cloudy spells this afternoon accompanied by a gentle breeze. Highs of 21 degrees in Nice, 22 in Cannes, Toulon and Marseille and 24 degrees in Saint-Tropez.
Tonight, partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees.
Outlook for tomorrow, cloudy spells with highs of 22 degrees and a gentle breeze.
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