News
French Prime Minister announces new government - French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced his new government. Key ministers remain in place, including Bruno Retailleau at the Interior, Gérald Darmanin at Justice, and Rachida Dati at Culture. Bruno Lemaire takes on a new role as Minister of the Armed Forces, while Roland Lescure returns as Finance Minister. The first cabinet meeting is set for today, ahead of Lecornu’s policy speech to Parliament on Tuesday.
Gisèle Pelicot back in court today - In other national news in France, Gisèle Pelicot is due back in court today, Monday 6th October, to face the only man appealing after last year’s trial that convicted 51 people of raping her while she was drugged in her family home. Her defiant stance during the original case was hailed as a potential turning point against sexual violence in France.
Deadly shooting in Nice – Locally, following a shooting on Friday night that left two dead and five injured in Nice’s Les Moulins district local politicians Christian Estrosi and Éric Ciotti are demanding stronger state action. Estrosi called for permanent police reinforcements, while Ciotti criticized government inaction and proposed tougher anti-drug measures. An investigation into organized homicide is underway.
Flight delays - Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has been struggling with flight delays for nearly three years, with wait times ranging from 15 minutes to several hours, especially during the summer. Airport management points to air traffic control as the main cause of these ongoing disruptions, impacting many departing and arriving passengers.
Nice ranks among France's most professionally stable cities - According to a recent Adobe Express study, 40% of workers in Nice say they don’t see themselves working anywhere else — placing the city second only to Rennes for professional stability. While most French workers are open to relocating for their careers, Niçois value quality of life and personal ties. Only 20% consider moving abroad or to another region, showing a strong attachment to the Côte d’Azur lifestyle.
Business News
Japanese stocks hit a record high after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to become Japan’s next prime minister. The Nikkei 225 surged about 4.5%, crossing 47,000 for the first time. Takaichi, known for backing increased government spending and lower borrowing costs, is also inspired by Margaret Thatcher’s free-market policies. Investors reacted positively to her leadership victory.
The Conservatives plan a £5,000 tax rebate to help young people buy their first home when starting full-time work. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride will unveil the “first-job bonus,” funded by £47 billion in public spending cuts. He stresses the need for fiscal responsibility.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu plans to introduce a tax targeting individuals earning over 250,000 euros annually. The move aims to gain backing from the Socialist opposition for the government’s 2026 state budget.
Sport
Formula One - George Russell says he’s "ready to fight for a championship" after a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix — his second win of the season after Canada. The Mercedes driver, who crashed out of third on the final lap in Singapore last year, beat Max Verstappen, with Lando Norris third and Oscar Piastri fourth.
Tennis - Cameron Norrie claimed his first win since the US Open, edging past Arthur Cazaux in a third-set tie-break to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The British number two battled to a 6-3 0-6 7-6 (7-5) victory, ending a run of two straight losses in China.
Weather
Sunny with a moderate breeze. Highs of 22 degrees in Nice, 21 degrees in Monaco and Saint-Tropez. This evening going down to 13 degrees.
Sunrise 07.33am Sunset 07.02pm
And Finally
Liskeard has celebrated 50 years since signing a twinning charter with Quimperlé, France. To mark the anniversary, Quimperlé's mayor invited Liskeard’s Civic Party to Brittany in September for a weekend of ceremonies. The partnership, which began in 1974, has seen decades of exchanges between schools, sports clubs, and community groups, though these have "lessened over time," the town council said.
Five suspects have been arrested after an armed robbery this afternoon in Lyon
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In Paris, left-wing and far-right MPs have joined forces to pass a new measure against tax optimisation by multinational corporations, during the firs...
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A ceremony took place in Nice this morning to mark the fifth anniversary of the attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica ...
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Income from fixed speed cameras in France fell by €76 million in 2024, dropping to €889 million from €965 million in 2023. The fall comes after many c...
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There’s been a large increase in unemployment in France. Just over 3.2 million people were completely unemployed in the third quarter...
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