Stories from Avignon · France

A bus crashed through a guardrail and fell into a river, according to eyewitness reports. Witnesses described hearing a boom followed by the vehicle crossing the barrier.

A racist poster was discovered on the entrance door of a building near Avignon. The poster featured the message "Pas d'arabe ici" written in red capital letters. Local residents expressed shock at the incident. The message has since been removed. The family targeted by the poster intends to file a formal complaint.

The Festival d'Avignon in France will feature Brazil as a central attraction this year. The festival marks the return of actor Wagner Moura to the theater after a 16-year absence. The broadcast also mentioned new music releases from artists including Gal Costa.