Marseille

A 25-year-old man armed with a knife was shot dead by municipal police officers during a routine traffic stop in Marseille's 11th arrondissement on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Boulevard des Libérateurs. No officers were injured.

10 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In the final stages of the trial for the double murder of Farid Tir and Mohamed Amine Bendjaghlouli, several accused including Amine Oualane and Karim Harrat denied any involvement. Before the special assize court in Aix-en-Provence, they all proclaimed their innocence in this case tied to Marseille's drug trade.

Paris Saint-Germain secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Marseille in the latest Le Classique at Parc des Princes, reclaiming the top spot in Ligue 1. Ousmane Dembele starred with two goals, while an own goal and strikes from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kang-in Lee sealed the rout. The win provides a major boost for the champions ahead of the season's run-in.

7 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The FIP Platinum in Marseille, the inaugural top-category event of the 2026 CUPRA FIP Tour, advanced to its finals stage on day four. The top four pairs from the draws secured their spots, setting up an exciting Sunday showdown. A new all-Argentine duo, Tino Libaak and Alex Chozas, emerged as contenders after strong performances earlier in the week.

In Marseille, tensions are rising between incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and La France insoumise candidate Sébastien Delogu ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Delogu accuses Payan of pursuing a Macronist policy, while Payan blames his rival for choosing division. Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen is supporting RN candidate Franck Allisio, heightening the far-right threat.

8 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique de Marseille 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to win the 2026 Trophee des Champions in Kuwait. Goncalo Ramos scored a dramatic equalizer in the 95th minute to force the shootout, where Lucas Chevalier made two key saves. The victory marks PSG's 14th title in the competition and fourth in a row.