French and Riviera News Thursday 9th May 2024

National News France

Russia warns France - Russia has warned France that if President Emmanuel Macron sent troops to Ukraine, then they would be seen as legitimate targets by the Russian military. It was back in February that the French President caused controversy by saying he could not rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine in the future. The French leader warned that if Russia wins in Ukraine, then Europe's credibility will be reduced to zero.

Cargo plane from Paris forced to make emergency landing - A Boeing cargo plane flying from Paris Charles de Gualle airport has been forced to land at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear. It is the latest in a number of safety incidents for the planemaker. Nobody was hurt in the incident, in a flight operated by the delivery company FedEx. The Boeing 767 aircraft informed the traffic control tower on Wednesday at Istanbul airport that its landing gear had failed to open, and it landed with guidance from the tower. Emergency services were standing by for the landing. The ministry did not give a reason for the landing gear’s failure and said its teams were conducting examinations at the scene as part of an investigation.

Local News

Pollen alert - Both the Alpes Maritimes and the Var remain on a red pollen alert. Despite the blue sky and the sunshine pollen levels are expected to increase rapidly over the coming days in a large part of the PACA region. Those of you who suffer from allergies are advised&