Aude

At 46, Narbonne's outgoing mayor, independent Bertrand Malquier, unveiled his running mates two months before the first round of the 2026 municipal elections. Succeeding Didier Mouly who died in 2023, he aims to retain his seat against a divided left and two far-right lists, including the National Rally. He plans to continue the Mouly family legacy in this city of 56,700 residents.

January 18, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Four departments in southern France are on orange alert Sunday evening due to heavy rains and flood risks, with bad weather expected until Monday. In Aude, schools will be closed and evacuations ordered in Narbonne. Authorities urge utmost caution amid imminent river overflows.