Marseille
Coverage of Marseille in the Nexus archive.
- French PM Lecornu warns of 'fairly severe' wildfires arriving unusually early
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned of 'fairly severe' wildfires arriving unusually early, as reported during his visit to Marseille on July 2, 2026.
- Wildfires scorch southern France as heat and drought fuel blazes
Wildfires in southern France, fueled by heat and drought, have scorched over 900 hectares in Aude and Herault regions, with 800 firefighters and 150 vehicles deployed. Additional water-bomber aircraft were mobilized as high temperatures and strong winds worsen conditions. The Aude region, frequently affected by wildfires, faces ongoing drought with no rain forecast.
- Toddler dies after found in hot car in Marseille during France heatwave
A toddler died after being found in a hot car in Marseille during a heatwave in France. The heatwave caused temperatures to reach 44 degrees Celsius in Thionville, northeastern France.
- I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class. It wasn't the best I've tried, but I don't regret upgrading.
The author spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class during a trip to Tokyo, noting a comfortable seat and good meals but criticizing the lack of privacy in aisle seats. The journey involved a convoluted route from Marseille, France, via London and Helsinki, with business-class upgrades costing approximately $3,366 per person. The experience included access to Finnair and JAL lounges, though the 2-3-2 seat layout was deemed less ideal for couples.
- Algerian courts clear way for possible pardon of detained French journalist
Algerian courts have cleared the way for a potential pardon of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is currently detained in Algeria. A banner displaying his image was shown in Marseille on June 2, 2026.
- Publisher of New York Times accuses AI firms of 'brazen theft' threatening journalism
The Publisher of The New York Times accuses AI firms of 'brazen theft' that threatens journalism. Arthur Gregg Sulzberger spoke at the 77th World News Media Congress in Marseille, France.
- French prosecutors probe possible foreign interference targeting hard left
French prosecutors are investigating potential foreign interference targeting the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party in Marseille. The probe follows the first round of the 2026 municipal elections, with LFI mayoral candidate Sébastien Delogu addressing the results.
- A €100,000 contract and possible mistaken identity: New clues emerge in murder of anti-drug activist's brother
The murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille is linked to organized crime involving competing hitmen teams. A €100,000 contract suggests mistaken identity, as suspects claim Amine Kessaci, not Mehdi, was the intended target due to his anti-drug trafficking activism.