Marseille
French commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; the second largest city of France
- 2d ago
France's high school protests: 6,877 arrested, 3,000 substitute teachers promised
Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced the substitute teachers in a television interview on Thursday evening, as police custody figures and inquiries into police force put the protests under growing scrutiny.
- 3d ago
Student protests in France draw 71,500 nationwide as Lecornu faces pressure
Students marched across France on Thursday, with 24,500 in Paris and clashes at Place de la Bastille. The government has promised funded education measures only by the end of October.
- 4d ago
Two stolen Renoir paintings recovered a month after theft from Cagnes-sur-Mer museum
The mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer announced on Friday that two paintings taken from the Renoir Museum on 8 September have been found. Reports differ on how many suspects were detained, and the location and condition of the works have not been disclosed by police.
- 5d ago
Donald Trump attributes French student protests to mass immigration and Islam ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump claimed French high school protests over education conditions stem from uncontrolled immigration, as nearly 90,000 demonstrators took to the streets in France.
- 6d ago
Poll finds 78% of young French adults distrust politicians ahead of 2027 election
An Ipsos-BVA survey of 3,030 French youth shows 78% believe politicians poorly prepare their future, even as 80% plan to vote in the 2027 presidential election.
- 6d ago
Fire extinguished on French nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Toulon
A fire caused by blowtorch cutting in a technical compartment was extinguished aboard the French nuclear carrier Charles de Gaulle in Toulon, causing no injuries or nuclear damage.
- Oct 3
French social-democratic primary records 140,282 registered voters ahead of first round
A total of 140,282 voters enrolled for the French social-democratic primary before Monday's midnight deadline, preparing to choose among five candidates over two rounds of voting on 9–10 and 16–17 October.
- Oct 1
SNCF opens winter holiday ticket sales as user group criticizes dynamic fares
SNCF opened ticket bookings on 30 September for rail travel between 13 December 2026 and 6 January 2027, drawing criticism from passenger groups over rapid price increases on high-demand holiday routes.
- Sep 30
CMA CGM cancels French flag registration for seven new container ships over 2027 corporate surtax
The Marseille-based shipping group will register seven of ten ordered giant container ships under foreign registries after the French government targeted firms earning over €2.1 billion in its 2027 budget.
- Sep 30
French judiciary classifies 1943 Marseille Old Port roundups as crimes against humanity
French anti-terrorist prosecutors formally recognized the January 1943 police roundups and destruction in Marseille as crimes against humanity following a seven-year investigation.
- Sep 26
Thousands join 260 climate marches across France after summer heatwaves
Demonstrators staged roughly 260 rallies throughout France on 26 September, calling for emergency ecological policies and wealth taxes after a summer of severe heatwaves and wildfires.
- Sep 20
PSG defeat Marseille 2-1 at the Velodrome as hosts suffer fifth consecutive loss
Goals from Ferran Torres and Marquinhos gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory over Marseille, leaving Bruno Genesio's side in 17th place after five matches.
- Sep 20
Nearly 49,000 march in France against bill presuming legitimate police weapon use
Demonstrators rallied in Paris, Marseille, and other cities on 20 September 2026 to demand that the Senate reject legislation granting police a legal presumption of legitimate firearm use.
- Sep 17
Marseille police stop nine-year-old driving SUV with father on Avenue du Prado
Police in Marseille intercepted an Audi Q7 driven by a nine-year-old child on a crowded thoroughfare while his father guided the steering wheel from the passenger seat.
- Sep 12
Thomasson goal lifts Rennes to top of Ligue 1 in 1-0 win over Marseille
Adrien Thomasson scored in the 52nd minute to give Rennes a 1-0 home victory over Marseille, sending the Brittany side top of Ligue 1 with ten points from four matches.
- Sep 6
Lassine Sinayoko hat-trick secures 3-2 Paris FC win over Marseille at the Vélodrome
Lassine Sinayoko scored three goals as Paris FC earned a 3-2 victory at Marseille, lifting the club into second place in Ligue 1 while extending the hosts' losing run.
- Aug 31
Premier League clubs spend £3.5bn as Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125m
English top-flight spending reached up to £3.528 billion before the September 1 deadline, driven by heavy domestic trading and Manchester City's £125 million acquisition of Enzo Fernandez.
- Aug 29
Gessime Yassine scores twice as Strasbourg beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1
A second-half brace from winger Gessime Yassine cancelled out Florian Thauvin's milestone penalty to secure a 2-1 home victory for Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau.
- Aug 29
Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht learn Europa League opponents in 36-team draw
Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht received their eight league phase fixtures in Monaco on Friday, while Gent and Sint-Truiden learned their Conference League opponents.
- Aug 29
Europa League draw pits Lyon and Marseille against Leverkusen as Rennes draws Juventus
UEFA drew the league phase fixtures for the Europa League and Conference League in Monaco, matching Lyon and Marseille with Bayer Leverkusen while Rennes faces Juventus.
