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A Toulouse-based startup is developing the first French amphibious water bomber, aiming to provide a sovereign alternative to Canadair for wildfire fighting and is already exporting to the United States.
Two municipal police officers were violently attacked and wounded with a knife in the center of Toulouse. The assailant was apprehended following the incident.
Spain has announced the implementation of temporary border controls for travelers arriving from Italy, escalating a diplomatic dispute over the handling of migrants in Ceuta. This measure comes as tensions rise between the two countries regarding migration policies.
One of the two reactors at the Golfech nuclear power plant, located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Toulouse, was shut down again on Wednesday evening, marking its third closure this summer.
An Airbus A350-1000ULR successfully completed a record-breaking 24-hour and 24-minute nonstop test flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France. This flight is part of preparations for Qantas's ultra-long-haul routes.
An Airbus A350-1000ULR successfully completed a non-stop test flight lasting over 19 hours from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia. This achievement by Qantas aims to pave the way for the world's longest commercial flight route.
Airbus is testing a special long-range aircraft on a record-breaking test route from Toulouse to Melbourne, preparing for Qantas's planned nonstop London-Sydney flights next year.
The appeal trial for Cédric Jubillar, originally scheduled for September, has been postponed to the first half of 2027 by the Toulouse Court of Appeal.
SNCF Voyageurs has canceled one-third of its Intercités train services on key routes like Paris-Clermont and Paris-Limoges-Toulouse, citing aging rolling stock and the ongoing heatwave.
A seven-year-old child tragically died in an apartment fire in Toulouse, France, which broke out overnight from Sunday to Monday. The duplex's configuration hindered rescue efforts.
France's Conseil d’État has upheld the environmental authorization for the A69 highway, rejecting challenges from environmental groups and confirming a previous decision by the administrative court of appeal in Toulouse.
An Icelandic nurse, Aldís Erna Vilhjálmsdóttir, helped a woman who suffered a seizure and collapsed in a hot subway in Toulouse, France, amidst a heatwave.
Toulouse becomes a map of 'other worlds' through a photo installation and the artistic direction of actress Rossy de Palma, transforming Le Nouveau Printemps 2026 into a realm of imagination and memory.
Ariana Grande, currently on tour, celebrated her dog Toulouse's 13th birthday on Instagram, sharing multiple photos and expressing her enduring love for him.
A police officer in Martinique has been taken into custody on suspicion of corruption, with investigations focusing on actions committed while he was previously stationed in Toulouse.
An E.Leclerc hypermarket in Roques, near Toulouse, France, launched a fuel promotion selling gasoline at 1.50 euros per liter through a voucher system, drawing large crowds.
A 45-year-old woman in Toulouse, who is a quadruple amputee and holds a mobility inclusion card, was fined for parking in a disabled spot, and despite her appeals, the fine was ultimately debited from her accounts.
Jens Berthel Askou has left his position at Motherwell to take on the role of head coach for Toulouse.
A French Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Toulouse was abandoned after just 22 minutes due to chaotic scenes caused by Nantes fans following their team's confirmed relegation, drawing condemnation from the Sports Minister.
A commune near Toulouse, France, has closed schools and parks as a precautionary measure after a dangerous cobra was discovered loose in the area, causing alarm among residents.
A passenger has been fined €10,000 for causing a disturbance on a Ryanair flight from London to Ibiza. The altercation was severe enough to force the plane to make an unscheduled landing in Toulouse.
A Paraguayan senator was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking. This conviction highlights efforts to combat illicit drug activities within the region.
An exhibition featuring the Valencian painter Sorolla has opened in Toulouse, serving as a prelude to a major retrospective planned for 2027 at the Grand Palais in Paris.
A selection of five bakeries and pastry shops in French cities like Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Paris are highlighted for offering exceptional madeleines.
Singer Emmanuel Moire, who plays Louis XIV in the musical 'Le Roi Soleil', has withdrawn from performances last week in Toulouse due to health problems.
A leisure center animator in Toulouse, France, has been charged with rape and assault of minors after a six-year-old girl's testimony led to an investigation, revealing further allegations from other young boys.
The Canal du Midi, originally designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is now celebrated as a living 'work of art' for historical cruises from Toulouse to Sète.
Thousands of residents in Toulouse, France, were exposed to misleading campaign adverts targeting François Piquemal, the far-left France Unbowed’s candidate for mayor, ahead of Sunday’s municipal elections.
REPORTAGE - Le maire sortant divers droite conserve son fauteuil malgré l’union des listes de gauche.
Business leaders and professionals in Toulouse, France, have voiced their alarm over the alliance between the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise, urging voters to block the Insoumis candidate François Piquemal in the upcoming municipal election runoff.
François Piquemal, a La France Insoumise (LFI) deputy, has successfully rallied the entire left-wing bloc for the second round of the Toulouse municipal election.
The merger of the La France Insoumise (LFI) and Socialist Party (PS) lists in Toulouse has caused alarm among the business community, with the Medef of Haute-Garonne warning that their 'anti-capitalist' and 'degrowth' program could be detrimental to employment and industrial future.
DECRYPTION - In many large cities like Toulouse, Lyon and Strasbourg, mergers with the Insoumis were quick in anticipation of next Sunday.
INFOGRAPHIE - LFI est en mesure de se maintenir dans onze des vingt plus grandes villes françaises et arrive en tête du vote de gauche à Toulouse.
«L’homme né en 1994 et interpellé à Toulouse est soupçonné d’avoir été l’administrateur du site depuis 2022 jusqu’à sa fermeture en septembre 2024», a précisé le parquet à l’AFP.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident that occurred near a drug dealing location in Toulouse, France.
The incumbent mayor of Toulouse, Jean-Luc Moudenc, a former member of Les Républicains, is reportedly banking on the division within the left-wing electorate to secure his re-election in the 2026 municipal elections.
The Socialist Party candidate in Toulouse is unable to reach an agreement with La France Insoumise (LFI) without 'clarification,' citing repeated ambiguities from Jean-Luc Mélenchon that harm the left.
Italy has requested France to postpone a planned high-level bilateral summit in Toulouse until after the G7 summit in June, following public disagreements between leaders Giorgia Meloni and Emmanuel Macron.
The suspect in the attack on police officers in Toulouse has been charged with attempted murder, with initial explanations ruling out any Islamist motive and the national anti-terrorist prosecutor's office dismissing the terrorist angle.
A 17-year-old minor has died from injuries sustained after a police pursuit in Toulouse, France, following a refusal to comply with an order.
Two men have been charged with attempted murder in Toulouse, France, in a case linked to drug trafficking. The arrests followed a police chase and a shooting that left two minors seriously injured.
Tous les TGV au départ de Paris ont leur terminus à Bordeaux, sauf ceux en direction de Toulouse, indique SNCF Voyageurs, «compte tenu de la situation exceptionnelle provoquée par les incendies».
Massive wildfires are sweeping across parts of France, Spain, and Portugal, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate and creating dangerous firestorms. Authorities are racing to contain the blazes before a new heatwave exacerbates conditions.
The towpath between Toulouse and the Mediterranean offers a good opportunity to literally slow down in the southern French landscape.
Olympique de Marseille is reportedly considering signing Djibril Sidibé, the 33-year-old 2018 World Cup winner, who is currently a free agent after leaving Toulouse FC.
Toulouse is presented as an example of how a medium-sized city can project itself as a hub for industry, technology, and research, fostering a strong technological ecosystem and retaining talent, similar to Barcelona.
A reactor at the Golfech nuclear power plant near Toulouse has been shut down by EDF due to a significant rise in the Garonne River's temperature, expected to reach 28°C, caused by recent climatic conditions.
The World Cup Round of 16 is underway, with Egypt advancing after a penalty shootout victory against Australia. Meanwhile, France is preparing for an extreme heat threat in their match against Paraguay, prompting calls for FIFA to address player safety.
Favorites Toulouse aim for their fourth consecutive domestic title against Montpellier in the French rugby final at Stade de France.
A preliminary report on the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna has revealed serious failings and repeated errors in the handling of her case. The report specifically highlighted that an August 2025 complaint was not treated as a priority.
French counterintelligence agents arrested a man filming a drone prototype near Toulouse in early June, with other investigations targeting individuals suspected of preparing acts of sabotage orchestrated from Russia.
A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Toulouse by an individual described as 'manifestly intoxicated.' The victim had previous convictions for violence, drug trafficking, and arms trafficking.
The Battle of Toulouse in 721 AD is highlighted as a pivotal Christian victory against Muslim expansion in Europe, securing dominance in Aquitaine.
Corsair is expanding its network by introducing two new direct routes to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, from Marseille and Toulouse, bypassing Paris.
The newly renovated municipal council chamber in Toulouse has been vandalized, with chairs broken, prompting Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc to announce a formal complaint.
A 19-year-old drug dealer in Toulouse has been indicted for 'involuntary manslaughter' and drug-related offenses following the death of a student from an overdose.
Significant infrastructure projects in France, including the Castres-Toulouse highway and the future Bordeaux-Toulouse high-speed rail line, are encountering structured and sustained ecological resistance.
Smartwings will temporarily suspend summer operations on routes to Toulouse, Bucharest, and Brussels, and adjust frequencies on other selected flights, citing optimization of schedules and capacity.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been conditionally released, with his electronic monitoring device removed, in connection with his re-election campaign financing case. This decision means he has escaped a second ankle tag sentence related to the Bygmalion affair.
Le Figaro TV's journalist visited the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) in Toulouse, where two Mars rovers are piloted in the ongoing search for traces of past life on Mars.
French contemporary artist Damien Aspe is spending a month in a metal cage in his Toulouse gallery window as a protest against the pervasive influence of social networks and major tech companies.
LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is demanding explanations from France Télévisions after an LFI candidate was booed during a commemoration for an antisemitic attack in Toulouse, calling it a 'pre-arranged operation'.
A French city, known as the 'pink city' (likely Toulouse), has been highlighted as this year's trendiest destination for a weekend break. The Times recommends it for travelers.
French singer Florent Pagny has been forced to postpone his concert in Toulouse, originally scheduled for April 7th, to December 15th due to a loss of voice, three months into his '65 Tour'.
François Piquemal, the La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate for municipal elections in Toulouse, has called for the annulment of the vote, citing 'foreign interference' after a public body documented 'malicious actions' by fake social media accounts targeting LFI candidates.
Left-wing parties secured victories in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon in the municipal elections, though failing to conquer Toulouse, while the far-right made gains in smaller towns. Post-election analysis provides geographical insights into the voting patterns of various political formations.
Incumbent right-wing mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc has been re-elected in Toulouse with 53% of the votes, according to initial estimates, defeating a left-wing coalition in the second round of the municipal elections.
The campaign for the second round of the 2026 French municipal elections is concluding, with particular intensity in major cities like Toulouse, Toulon, and Marseille where races are tight.
François Piquemal, a La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate for mayor of Toulouse, was met with boos and insults during a commemoration ceremony for antisemitic attacks.
The young Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has created a military branch, Aura M, to develop a range of drones for the French armed forces and for export.
A Socialist Party colistier in Toulouse resigned following the alliance with La France Insoumise (LFI) for the second round of municipal elections, stating he refused the compromise, as the two left-wing lists announced their merger to defeat the incumbent mayor.
ENTRETIEN - Après le premier tour des élections municipales, l’idée selon laquelle le mouvement de Jean-Luc Mélenchon se serait trop radicalisé pour représenter une force puissante en 2027 est…
Olivier Faure, the first secretary of the French Socialist Party, warned against a 'reactionary international' involving figures like Trump, Milei, and Netanyahu during a visit to Toulouse.
The History Museum displays six works by the artist alongside other painters, such as Eliseu Meifrèn or Joaquim Mir.
The concessionaire Atosca has received 79 million euros in compensation after the construction of the new Toulouse-Castres A69 highway was interrupted by a Toulouse administrative court ruling on February 27, 2025, though work was later authorized to resume in late May.
Like Édouard Manet, many artists drank absinthe and elevated it to a symbol of urban modernity, oscillating between bohemian life and decline. Their canvases – from "The Absinthe Drinker," by...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron have postponed their first high-level summit, originally scheduled for early April in Toulouse, indicating ongoing tensions in their relationship.
A serious incident occurred in Toulouse, France, when a man armed with three knives attacked municipal police officers, injuring two, while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'.
The family of Quentin Dumontier, a 31-year-old from Toulouse found dead on August 5 in Réunion after being missing since July 8, has launched a fundraiser to repatriate his body.
The Brussels Times published multiple search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various international locations. These articles appear to be search engine optimization (SEO) spam, featuring phrases like 'WWW FINDCOK ORG' and 'WWW BUY-COKE COM' alongside city names.
A Qantas Airbus A350-1000 completed a 24-hour, 24-minute nonstop test flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, setting a new long-haul record. This flight, part of Project Sunrise, aimed to test conditions for future ultra-long-haul commercial routes.
Le Monde was granted access to France's new military space base in Toulouse, which is at the forefront of emerging challenges in space warfare, highlighting the crucial role of satellite surveillance and communications in modern conflicts.
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range aircraft has completed a direct test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, a journey expected to last approximately 22 hours, attracting significant online tracking.
Cédric Jubillar has confessed to a judge that he strangled his wife, Delphine, stating, 'I wanted her to shut up, I grabbed her by the neck and squeezed.' This admission comes as a meeting is held in Toulouse to discuss the upcoming trial.
Night trains between Paris and Toulouse experienced delays of up to six hours after violent storms caused numerous trees to fall between Gourdon and Souillac.
SNCF has announced the cancellation of train departures across France, including Intercités and TER services, due to exceptionally high temperatures caused by a heatwave.
Five homeless individuals were injured, one critically, in a knife attack in Toulouse, France, allegedly following an argument. The suspect, also homeless, was quickly apprehended on a bus.
A Peugeot 208 crashed into the storefront of a Grand Frais supermarket in Toulouse after a retired customer confused forward and reverse gears while leaving the parking lot.
Passengers on a Ouigo train were forced to evacuate and walk the rest of their journey under 35-degree heat after the train broke down without air conditioning near Toulouse, causing significant rail traffic disruption.
Two men have been charged and imprisoned in Toulouse for a fatal fire linked to drug trafficking, while authorities in Montbéliard seized 740,000 euros in drugs and criminal assets as part of anti-narcotics efforts.
The mayors of Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand in France are implementing nighttime curfews for children under 16 during the 2026 World Cup. The measure aims to prevent violent unrest similar to that seen after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory.
Two suspects have been arrested in Toulouse for allegedly using fake documents to retrieve luxury cars from an impound lot and then reselling them, after several owners discovered their vehicles had already been released to unknown individuals.
German baritone Matthias Goerne made his debut as an opera director in Toulouse with Richard Strauss's 'Salome,' which he portrays as a series of emotional duels, though the depiction of Jews in the production is noted as sensitive.
Motherwell chairman Kyrk Macmillan stated that the club is "continually working on contingencies" to build upon the work of Jens Berthel Askou, who has left to coach Toulouse. Macmillan emphasized that this marks the beginning of a new journey for the club.
Authorities in Toulouse, France, have been searching for a venomous Indian cobra for nearly a week. The search began after an unknown man reported the snake missing, prompting various teams to scour the area for the dangerous reptile.
A mother and her two children were taken into police custody after allegedly forcing their way into Clémence-Isaure college in Toulouse, France, armed and attacking staff and students.
Ryanair has expressed satisfaction with a decision by the Toulouse criminal court in France, which found two disruptive passengers guilty. The individuals received substantial fines and prison sentences for causing a disturbance on a flight from London Stansted to Ibiza in May 2025.
A 29-year-old man and his partner have been charged in Toulouse following a drug-related homicide where a shooter opened fire in a disadvantaged neighborhood.
A man, identified as being of Algerian origin and known for his role in a local drug dealing operation, was shot and killed in Toulouse, prompting authorities to open an investigation for assassination.
A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse investigates the profound connection between pet attachment and human mental health, highlighting how pets contribute to their owners' well-being beyond mere companionship.
A gendarme in Toulouse, France, seriously injured a man in his forties who was assaulting her colleague, after the assailant ignored warnings and continued his aggression.
A nurse at the Édouard Toulouse psychiatric hospital in Marseille was stabbed in the back by a patient. The assailant has since been apprehended by authorities.
A discussion highlights Ousmane Dembélé's spectacular goal for Paris SG against Toulouse, with commentators suggesting it could be a candidate for the Puskas Award.
Toulouse, known as the "pink city," offers idyllic sunset moments where its rose-colored brick buildings take on a magical hue, making it a romantic travel destination.
DÉCRYPTAGE - La candidate du RN a été battue par la maire sortante divers droite Josée Massi, qui avait pris la succession d’Hubert Falco.
The second round of municipal elections is taking place in France today, with polls indicating close races in major cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse.
De nombreuses personnalités du monde du rugby ont signé une tribune en faveur de Jean-Luc Moudenc. Ils s’en expliquent au Figaro.
French politicians, including Minister Aurore Bergé and economist Nicolas Bouzou, are warning against an alliance between La France insoumise (LFI), the Socialist Party, and ecologists in the Toulouse municipal elections, citing concerns for the city's history and economy.
RÉCIT - À Nantes, Toulouse, Brest, Limoges ou encore Avignon, les candidats socialistes ont fusionné avec les listes insoumises avant le second tour des municipales.
The Medef Haute-Garonne, a Toulouse-based employers' association, has denounced the alliance between the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI) as 'unnatural' and a 'very bad surprise,' fearing a future municipality hostile to businesses.
Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections: while a majority of municipalities will know their mayor as early as Sunday, the outcome in major…
Andorra's duty-free economy is facing a crisis after a landslide on RN 20 blocked access for French customers from Toulouse, leading to a 77% drop in business revenue, though the road is expected to reopen soon.
François Piquemal, the LFI candidate for the municipal elections in Toulouse, announced he will file a complaint after receiving death threats, vowing to continue his campaign despite the intimidation.
Various artists are mobilizing for the upcoming French municipal elections, with examples including Farrugia supporting Dati, a Goncourt prize winner backing Lisnard, and the band Zebda divided in Toulouse.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron have postponed a major Franco-Italian summit originally scheduled for early April in Toulouse.