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Marseille: Second-largest city in France
Marseille, formerly spelled in English as Marseilles, is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the Provence region of southern France, it is located on the coast of the Gulf of Lion, part of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhône river. A resident of Marseille is a Marseillais.

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Inside Marseille’s deadly drug wars: Why are youths killing youths? [Video]

Inside Marseille’s deadly drug wars: Why are youths killing youths?

Forty-nine people were killed in drug-related shoot-outs between rival gangs in Marseille in 2023 - and the killing is ongoing. Is the situation in the French port city spiralling out of control?..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 20:00Published
What’s driving the rise in homelessness and what can the EU do about it? [Video]

What’s driving the rise in homelessness and what can the EU do about it?

The number of homeless people in the EU has doubled since 2009, with approximately 895,000 people sleeping on the streets or in emergency accommodations and shelters every night. This figure is..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:25Published

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England battle to a 32-14 victory over France in their wheelchair rugby league international in Marseille.
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Lyon will appeal against the decision to make them play Marseille in front of fans after the initial match was postponed when their bus was attacked.
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New match date confirmed after Lyon bus attack

The rescheduled match between Marseille and Lyon, which was abandoned after an attack on Lyon's team bus last month, will take place on 6 December at Marseille with fans.
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Lille say fans banned from travelling to Marseille

Lille say their fans have been banned from travelling to their away game at Marseille after Lyon's team bus was attacked on Sunday.
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Lyon bus attack 'could have been a tragedy'

The attack on Lyon's team bus in Marseille on Sunday "could have been a tragedy", says manager Fabio Grosso.
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Marseille game postponed after Lyon coach attacked

Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after Lyon boss Fabio Grosso is injured when the team coach is attacked on the way to the ground.
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England shred nerves but return joy to fans in Marseille

It has not been a fun year for England rugby fans, but they finally got some joy back in Marseille on Sunday.
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Farrell's boot sends England into World Cup semis

Owen Farrell's boot takes England to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 30-24 victory against Fiji in Marseille.
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'Loss will rankle but feelgood factor returns as Wales look to future'

Wales will head home from France after they were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by Argentina in Marseille.
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Argentina beat Wales to reach World Cup semi-final

Argentina ended Wales' World Cup journey in controversial fashion during an enthralling quarter-final in Marseille.
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Wales aim for superhero showing in Marseille

Wales' World Cup odyssey takes Warren Gatland's side to France's oldest city as a festival of rugby descends on Marseille.
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England v Fiji match preview, team news & stats

Team news, match preview and statistics for England's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Fiji in Marseille on Sunday.
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Wales and Argentina battle for semi-final place

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Wales duo fit for World Cup quarter-finals

Wales full-back Liam Williams and fly-half Dan Biggar are passed fit to face Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
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Wales yet to rule out injury concerns for Pumas

Wales insist they have not yet ruled out anybody for the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
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Wales in 'credit' as they head to Marseille

Head coach Warren Gatland promised Wales would do something special at the 2023 World Cup and they have eased into the quarter-finals.
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Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan will be out for a month with a muscle injury, meaning he misses the historic Europa League trip to Marseille.
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Special night in Lyon leads Wales to Marseille

Wales will head to Marseille for a World Cup quarter-final following a record 40-6 defeat of Australia in Lyon.
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France centre Danty fit to return for Namibia game

Fit-again Jonathan Danty will make his Rugby World Cup debut in France's pool game against Namibia in Marseille on Thursday.
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World Cup organisers apologise for disruption

World Cup organisers apologise to thousands of fans for disruption in Marseille and Bordeaux on the opening weekend of the tournament.
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Ruthless South Africa too strong for Scotland

Scotland slip to defeat in their World Cup opener as defending champions South Africa put in a typically ruthless and powerful display in Marseille.
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World Rugby apologises for Marseille crowd 'chaos'

World Rugby apologises after fans complain of chaos and safety fears before England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Marseille.
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Rugby World Cup: South Africa v Scotland - radio & text

Listen to live commentary and follow text updates as South Africa and Scotland meet in their Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille.
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Marseille crowd 'chaos' investigated by World Rugby

Complaints of chaos and safety fears before England's opening Rugby World Cup prompt a World Rugby investigation.
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Build-up as England face Argentina in World Cup opener - radio & text

Follow live radio commentary and text updates as England seek to start their World Cup with a morale-boosting win in Marseille.
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Inter re-sign Sanchez after Marseille release

Inter Milan re-sign free agent Alexis Sanchez a year after he left the San Siro following his release by Marseille.
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Chelsea's Aubameyang completes Marseille move

Marseille announce the signing of Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Marseille & Gueye must pay Watford £2.3m

French club Marseille and Senegal's Pape Gueye are ordered to pay Watford £2.3m after a contract breach.
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Aubameyang set to leave Chelsea for Marseille

Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to leave the club after agreeing a deal with Marseille.
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PSG to hijack Bayern Kane bid - Saturday's gossip

PSG attempting to hijack Kane deal, Manchester City earmark possible Walker replacement, Marseille want Premier League pair, plus more.
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French prosecutors probe death of man 'likely caused by rubber bullet to the chest'

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the death of a man during riots in Marseille.
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The 'double discrimination' fuelling riots and widespread looting in France's second city

Anger, resentment, grief - that is the message from Marseille.
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Store owner fears teen's death being used by looters as 'pretext for robbing'

Franc Attali lost 100,000 euros (£86,000) in a night, his shop one of dozens in Marseille broken into by rioters.
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The first, most infamous Champions League winners

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In 30 years of the Champions League, there has not been a winner more controversial than the competition's very first. This is the story of Marseille.
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Eight people missing after explosion and collapse of two buildings in Marseille

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Eight people are feared to be trapped under the rubble of two buildings that collapsed following an explosion in the south of France.
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Archive: Bergkamp scores iconic goal in win over Argentina

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Highlights of the 1998 World Cup quarter-final between Netherlands and Argentina at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
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Spurs score in injury time at Marseille to win group

Tottenham go through as Group D winners after coming from behind in stoppage time to beat Marseille in a dramatic and frantic evening in France.
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Richarlison: New Spurs signing proves he is a powerful addition on Champions League bow

An emotional Richarlison fulfils his ambition to play in the Champions League and marks it with two goals to down Marseille.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Marseille: Richarlison's double gives hosts win

Richarlison scores his first two goals for Tottenham as Antonio Conte's side beat Marseille in their opening Champions League group stage game.
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Aston Villa sign Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a five-year contract.

Aston Villa sign French midfielder Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a five-year contract.
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Indian, French contingents participating in joint military exercise visit war cemetery in Marseilles

The Indian and French contingent, participating in Joint Military Exercise 'EX-SHAKTI', visited the war cemetery in Marseilles where Indian soldiers of World War I were cremated. Taking to Twitter on..
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Ex-Marseille president who led club to glory and disgrace dies aged 78

ex-marseille president who led club to glory and disgrace dies aged 78
Scandal-hit French tycoon Bernard Tapie, who led Marseille to their only Champions League title, has died at the age of 78.
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French football match abandoned after fans throw projectiles and invade pitch

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A French league match between Nice and Marseille was abandoned on Sunday after home fans threw projectiles and invaded the field.
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Nice 1-0 Marseille: Match abandoned after fans storm pitch

Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.
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