#RIPJaneBirkin

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RIP to iconic Anglo-French muse, singer, actress and activist, Jane Birkin. A Birkin who inspired the Hermès Birkin bag, has died at the age of 76. 🤍🕊️💐

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News from Marseille, France, 17 July

Météo France has issued a yellow heatwave warning for the southeast of France, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C in certain areas.

A meteorologist has warned of an unprecedented heatwave at an altitude of 1500 meters in the Mediterranean basin, with temperatures approaching 30°C at 850 Hpa.

The heatwave, which has been ongoing for a week, is not yet over, and hot and stifling nights are expected to continue.

2. Last year, the city of Marseille launched an experimental app called Safer Plage, which allows individuals who have been harassed or sexually assaulted to activate an emergency button that alerts the beach's rescue staff and provides their location. The app will be available again this season.

3. Actress and icon Jane Birkin has died.

4. Bed bugs are making a comeback in the southern region. Several areas in Bouches-du-Rhône and Var are affected by an increase in these pests since the beginning of summer. In Marseille, the entire metro network is reportedly affected by bed bug sightings. The government has set up a toll-free number for infestations [per Radio Star].

5. The City of Marseille is implementing a beach locker service for the summer.

6. The summer tourist train in Hyères offers a scenic route along the beach and is a popular choice for both tourists and locals, providing an alternative to congested roads.

The train operates daily throughout the summer, from 10 am to 6:30 pm, with departures every half an hour, and the journey is free of charge.

7. The new Olympique de Marseille coach Marcelino has reassured observers by leading Marseille to a 2-0 victory against Nîmes, showcasing their potential ahead of the Champions League preliminary round. The Marseille team will fly to Germany tonight for their pre-season training camp. The next friendly match will be on Saturday against the Belgian team Penne. The match can be watched on the Olympique de Marseille's Twitch channel [per Radio Star].