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Thousands march in protest at new A69 motorway in France

French environmental protestors gathered in south-west France to show their anger at a new motorway plan they say will generate more pollution while also destroying natural habitats.

22/04/2023

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Cartoon Forum: Europe's biggest animation event

The biggest annual animation showcase in Europe, the Cartoon Forum, rolled into Toulose again and proucers from around the world gathered to pitch their projects. Since its creation in 1990, 922 series have found financing, representing a total budget of 3.95 billion EUR.

23/09/2022

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In Toulouse, a rugby tournament... on and in the water

To score a try on a floating platform serving as a rugby pitch, you must dive into the waters of the Garonne River ...

12/09/2022

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Meet Long Ma, a 45-ton dragon-horse inspired by a Chinese legend and created by François Delaroziere and the Compagnie La Machine. He took to the streets of Toulouse for the first time on Saturday.

18/04/2022

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Man arrested over 'improvised explosive device' in Toulouse cathedral

Authorities evacuated the church during Morning Mass after a suspect entered and left a suspicious package.

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France marks 10th anniversary of antisemitic shootings in Toulouse

Seven people — including three children — were killed in a series of shootings in southwestern France in March 2012.

20/03/2022

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France marks 20th anniversary of deadly Toulouse factory explosion

Thirty-one people were killed in an explosion at the AZF fertiliser factory in Toulouse in 2001.

21/09/2021

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Vandals attack French vaccination centre and destroy 500 COVID vials

A COVID vaccination centre near Toulouse in France was vandalised and around 500 vials were destroyed.

17/08/2021

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Two dead and several injured after bridge collapses in France

A suspension bridge near Toulouse collapsed as a lorry, a car and possibly a van were crossing

18/11/2019

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Rugby league player found dead in French hotel room after team debut

British rugby league player Archie Bruce, 20, was found dead in his hotel bedroom on Sunday after making his team debut in game a against Toulouse.

18/08/2019

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Teenage gunman releases hostages after hours-long siege

An armed teenager with links to France's yellow vest movement took several people hostage in Toulouse on Tuesday evening

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Micro-plastics not just bad for the oceans, they're now in the air

A new study from Toulouse University shows that there are atmospheric micro-plastics. A five-month study carried out in the French Pyrenees showed that micro-plastics can travel a distance of up to 95 kilometres.

17/04/2019

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Yellow vest protesters gather for 17th consecutive week

Yellow vest protesters gathered in several locations across France on Saturday for the movement's 17th consecutive week of demonstrations

09/03/2019

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Giant mechanical creatures wow crowds in France's Toulouse

A giant mechanical spider and mythical minotaur took to the streets of Toulouse on Friday in a performance by street theatre group La Machine.

03/11/2018

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France: injuries as car driven into students near Toulouse

French police have arrested a man who drove his car into pedestrians in Blagnac, near Toulouse; three people injured.

10/11/2017

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French parents investigated after naming child 'Jihad'

Judge could impose new name on boy in Toulouse.

23/10/2017

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Pitch perfect? 3D-printed violin on show at electronics extravaganza

France-based Laurent Bernadac shows off a rare instrument – a 3D printed violin.

07/01/2017

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Europe's largest passenger plane makes maiden flight

Europe's largest twin-engined passenger jet has taken to the skies for the first time. The Airbus A350-1000 is seeking the hog the limelight from Boeing's popular 777.

24/11/2016

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Toulouse honours Shakespeare with Berlioz opera

The Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse is staging a new version of "Béatrice et Bénédict," Berlioz's last opera, directly inspired by Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing."

13/10/2016