The Latest Breaking News from Marseille

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

French-Algerian influencer Soraya Riffy was brutally attacked in her Marseille apartment on 4 July. Armed intruders forced their way in. They tortured her for 75 minutes, using bleach and weapons, and stole luxury items. There is now a police investigation into robbery, possible sexual assault, and kidnapping.

Mayor urges people to exercise utmost caution as weather service says situation around Mediterranean is critical

Flights to and from the popular southern France hotspot were delayed, diverted or cancelled due to the blaze

A wildfire that surged towards Marseille, injuring 110 people and halting air and rail traffic, was pushed back overnight but remained active on Wednesday, according to officials.

Officials remain concerned that if winds pick up the wildfires may spread further across the south of France

Officials said the airport for France's second-largest city could close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources if the fire flared up again

A wildfire that had reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight on Wednesday, but the airport remained closed as firefighters continued to battle the flames.

A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday that forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic has not been fully contained, the country's interior minister said.