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Shhhh! Rugby World Cup fans face fines if they are too noisy in Marseille

England and Scotland open their World Cup campaigns in city this weekend with fines of up to £154 for noise pollution and £128 for drunkenness

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Steely-eyed Steve Borthwick not afraid to let mask slip with England

Head coach will back his men to the hilt but always lets them know who is boss

Evening Standard

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

Evening Standard

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Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

The Week

England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole

Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines up against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa kick-off their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Evening Standard

French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change. In recent years, sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres, forcing the castle to close 180 days…

France 24

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French riots have resulted in thousands of convictions, justice minister says

Nearly 2,000 people have been convicted in France over nationwide riots sparked in late June by the fatal police shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris, the Justice Minister said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Billy Vunipola banned for England’s crucial opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina

No.8 joins Owen Farrell in playing no part in Marseille

Evening Standard

France sends elite police unit to Marseille in bid to quell drug violence

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Thursday announced that a unit from the elite CRS 8 police force that specialises in fighting urban violence is to be deployed to Marseille. The southern port has been plagued by gang violence over control of the city's drug trade.

Radio France Internationale

Owen Farrell set to miss Argentina World Cup opener after England red

Owen Farrell looks set to miss England’s opening Rugby World Cup pool fixture against Argentina in Marseille on 9 September after his rush of blood

The Guardian - UK

Three French police officers charged over man's death during riots

Three French police were charged on Thursday over a 27-year-old man's death during rioting earlier this summer, prosecutors said.

Radio France Internationale

When I’m on the beach, leave me and my body alone, s’il vous plaît

Marseille’s anti-abuse app may help, but it shouldn’t be necessary, says French journalist Marie Le Conte

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

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French elite police detained over death of man during Marseille riots

Five French police officers were arrested on Tuesday over the death of a 27-year-old man in the southern city of Marseille in early July during nationwide rioting, prosecutors said.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

The Independent UK

A rebounding Pope Francis adds an overnight visit to France to his busy travel schedule

The Vatican says Pope Francis will make a two-day trip to Marseille, France, in late September

France 24

Macron walks tightrope as French police protest challenges rule of law

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined to condemn the country’s top police chiefs for appearing to suggest officers were above the law, seeking to stave off unrest among security forces wearied by repeated bouts of street violence. Critics, however, lament a missed opportunity to reassert the state’s authority over an…

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The Guardian - UK

Man describes attack by Marseille police that left him with skull damage

Hedi says he cannot look at himself in mirror after part of his skull was removed during first round of surgery

The Independent UK

A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics

Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26

The Independent UK

French national police chief says officers under investigation 'have no place in prison'

France’s national police chief has said that law enforcement officers under investigation shouldn’t be jailed like ordinary citizens amid a walkout by numerous Marseille police over the detention of a colleague for his actions during nationwide riots

AAP

Australian sailors learn from Olympic test event

While Olympic champion Matt Wearn won gold, the Australian sailing team say they've learnt a lot from the Paris 2024 Games test event in Marseille.

The Guardian - UK

French film-maker’s family fight to keep link to chateau that inspired his stories

Marcel Pagnol based his famous movies on a Provencal manor he’d known as a child. Now his legacy is at risk, says his grandson

AAP

Sailor Matt Wearn wins gold at Olympic test event

Australian sailing star Matt Wearn has gained a big boost ahead of next year's Olympics, winning the dinghy gold at the test event in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale

Renfe's first Lyon-Barcelona trains arrive in France to compete with SNCF

The first trains run by the Spanish rail company Renfe have Thursday connected the French city of Lyon to Barcelona. Trains from Marseille to Madrid are due to run on 28 July. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition.

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