News
Woman fatally struck on A570 near La Crau - A woman in her early thirties has been killed after being hit by a car while walking on the A570 motorway near La Crau in the Var. The incident occurred at around 2am on Thursday morning. The victim had just left the Saint-Augustin service area on foot when the collision occurred in a dark, unprotected section near the BP station access ramp. The driver reportedly did not realize immediately that he had struck a person and stopped at the service area to call for help. Emergency crews were unable to save the victim. The CRS Autoroutière Provence has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
L214 plans surprise awareness action in central Nice, targeting local MPs - Animal rights group L214 is preparing an unusual awareness action in central Nice for this Saturday 15th November, aiming to prompt local MPs to take a stand against intensive farming. The initiative comes just over a month after the association staged a similar event on Place Masséna, where activists used a “human counter” to address candidates in the 2026 municipal elections. The location for Saturday’s action has not been disclosed but will remain in the city centre, where L214 intends to engage passersby and highlight what it describes as urgent issues of animal mistreatment linked to industrial farming practices. The association says the demonstration is designed to “make an impression” and encourage elected officials to act.
Saadé family expands empire with stake in Carrefour - The Saadé family, owners of shipping giant CMA CGM, has entered the French retail sector by becoming the second-largest shareholder in Carrefour. The move, announced on Wednesday 12th November, follows a €400m investment made through a new entity, Carrix, jointly held with CMA CGM. Rodolphe Saadé will join Carrefour’s board on 1st December. The Marseille-based family, whose business began in Lebanon in the 1930s, has rapidly diversified in recent years. CMA CGM, now the world’s third-largest shipping company with more than 650 vessels and operations in 177 countries, has expanded into ports, media, and entertainment. Major acquisitions include Altice Media in 2024, bringing BFM-TV and RMC under its control, and a stake in Pathé’s film group in 2025. The group also bought digital media outlet Brut earlier this year. With a 4% stake, the Saadés sit behind only the Moulin-Houzé family (Galeries Lafayette), which holds around 9.5% of Carrefour. Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard welcomed the arrival of Rodolphe Saadé, saying his “vision and experience” would support the retailer’s long-term strategy as it undergoes a portfolio review to improve profitability.
AI Monaco conference returns to One Monte-Carlo for second edition - The AI Monaco Conference will return to One Monte-Carlo on Saturday 22nd November for its second edition, bringing together researchers, investors, creatives and industry leaders for a full day of discussions on artificial intelligence and responsible innovation. Running from 9am to 6pm, the event will explore AI’s impact across finance, research, gaming, education and the arts. Organised by the independent initiative AI Monaco, the conference aims to connect advanced AI research with real-world decision-makers. Founder Leonardo Fabbri says Monaco provides an ideal setting “where capital, culture and frontier technology meet”. Speakers will include figures from PokerStars, Monte-Carlo Capital, EDHEC, Quintessential Capital and Investocorp, alongside academics, legal experts and creatives. Networking sessions and a closing segment on philanthropy will round out the programme, with Wink named as this year’s charitable beneficiary.
Frankie the Flamingo Wins Her Freedom After Flying from Cornwall to France - An escaped flamingo from Paradise Park in Hayle has been granted her freedom after completing a remarkable 120-mile flight across the Channel to Brittany. Four-month-old Frankie, who had partially clipped wings, left the park on 2nd November and was later confirmed to have reached Plage de Keremma in France. Keepers said attempts to recapture her would be too difficult and could pose health risks, including potential exposure to avian influenza. Park curator David Woolcock said that while Frankie was never meant to live in the wild, similar flamingos have survived for years in Europe. Footage from France shows her feeding well and adapting successfully to her new environment. Paradise Park staff say they will continue to monitor reports from French wildlife observers, while Frankie’s parents and the rest of the flock remain in good health back in Cornwall.
World’s largest AS Monaco shirt collection - AS Monaco fan and collector Julien Bouron has set a new world record after unveiling 1,146 club jerseys at the team’s Performance Centre. For a day, the facility became a museum of Rouge-et-Blanc heritage, with shirts from the 1950s to the present laid out diagonally across the pitch in tribute to the club’s iconic design. Bouron, whose passion began in 2000, has spent nearly two decades gathering match-worn and match-prepared shirts, including rare pieces linked to stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Thierry Henry, Radamel Falcao and David Trezeguet. Highlights range from a 1998 Champions League away shirt to a 1985–86 kit featuring a manufacturing error. The official count confirmed the 1,146-shirt total, surpassing the previous world record held by a Liverpool supporter. AS Monaco’s deputy CEO Olga Dementeva praised the initiative as a celebration of the club’s history. Selected jerseys are already on display in the VIP Lounge at Stade Louis-II.
SPORT:
WORLDCUP
France have confirmed their place at next summer's men's football World Cup with a 4-nil win over Ukraine. All four goals were scored in the second half at the Parc des Princes (PARK DEH PRANTZ). England - the only other European side to have already qualified - beat Serbia two-nil at Wembley. The Republic of Ireland got a stunning two-nil win over Portugal in Dublin to keep alive their hopes of reaching next year's tournament - with Ronaldo sent off in the second half.
BOXING
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn says a fight against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul could be confirmed next week. A date in December is being discussed.
TENNIS
Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot as world number one for the end of the year as he eased to a straight sets win over Lorenzo Musetti. The victory maintained his perfect start to the ATP tennis Finals.
BUSINESS:
The US and Korea have released details of a trade agreement - including a 150-billion-dollar Korean investment in the American shipbuilding sector. An additional 200 billion dollars is earmarked for industrial sectors. It follows last month's meeting between the two countries - where American import duties on Korean product were slashed.
Amazon is joining Microsoft in backing legislation to further curb Nvidia's ability to export chips to China. The legislation - known as the GAIN AI Act - is also backed by AI startup Anthropic.
And Asian shares joined a global selloff today - as comments from Federal Reserve officials doused hoped for a US rate cut next month. Japan's Nikkei tumbled 1.8 percent on Friday - whilst South Korea plunged 2.3 percent.
WEATHER:
A warm and bright day on the Cote d'Azur. There'll be some patchy cloud - getting worse as the day goes on. Stormy weather tonight. Highs in Marseille of 20 degrees.
A woman in her early thirties has been killed after being hit by a car while walking on the A570 motorway near La Crau in the Var. The incident occurr...
Read More
Ceremonies have been taking place in Paris to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the attacks of 13 November 2015. 132 people lost their lives and ov...
Read More
France’s parliament is continuing to debate the draft 2026 national budget, and several measures under discussion could have a direct impact on foreig...
Read More
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with wounds to his throat in Nice
Read More
US President Donald Trump has taken aim at France during a Fox News interview this week, saying that the United States has “had a lot of problems with...
Read More
