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French navy confirms unauthorized drones flew over Toulon military sites during Typhon exercise
Unauthorized drones were detected near and above military sites in the Toulon area during the Typhon exercise from 5 to 16 October. The navy says no sensitive infrastructure was threatened and a judicial investigation has been opened.
- Oct 16
New Champions Cup campaign opens with French clubs chasing a seventh straight title
French clubs have held the Champions Cup for six straight seasons, and the new campaign opens with Cardiff at Northampton on Sunday, 18 October. Scheduling, travel and the tournament's future are under debate.
- Oct 5
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.
- Jul 28
Remains of two soldiers missing since 2022 and 2023 identified: mother and sons indicted for murder in Var, France
Bones found in Bouches-du-Rhône belong to Jacques Pakeso and Mike Gineste, who vanished after being hosted by a clan suspected of preying on overseas troops.
- Jul 25
Météo-France issues orange alert for Bouches-du-Rhône and Var as intense storms bring hail and 100 mm rain
Météo-France has placed the Bouches-du-Rhône and Var departments under an orange weather warning for intense thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon, with hail, heavy downpours and up to 100 mm of rain predicted along the coast.
