A young man from Nîmes on The Voice Kids, a cancelled bullfight, the aftermath of fatal stabbings… the main news from the region

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#BEZIERS The line-up was promising: Alejandro Talavante, Daniel Luque and Borja Domecq were to face the bulls of Santiago Domecq, a breeding operation at the top of its game for two seasons, this Friday, August 16 from 6 p.m., at the arenas. But the heavy rain that fell just before put an end to this major event that had been announced.

After inspection of the soaked track, the bullfight was cancelled. Tickets will be refunded. This Saturday, August 17, at 6 p.m., it's time for a mano a mano between Pablo Hermoso Do Mendosa and Léa Vicens.

A young man from Nîmes launches into The Voice Kids

#TELEVISION Timothé Combaluzier Daguenet, a young man from Nîmes who is passionate about music, is getting ready to make his debut in The Voice Kids on television this Saturday.

At almost 16 years old, he is going to experience one of the greatest adventures of his young life. Originally from Nages-et-Solorgues, in the Vaunage plain, Timothé is ready to show the public and coaches the extent of his talents. “It was an opportunity for me to live an experience that was both enriching and human,” confides the young man.

For ten years, he has participated in an annual musical comedy in Calvisson. He also takes singing lessons in a stage course and practices piano and dance. 

The RN wants to chase out the NPA

#AUDE Traditionally, the summer universities of the New Anticapitalist Party (NPA) are held in Leucate, in the second constituency of Aude. They will take place this year from August 25 to 28, which is not to the taste of Frédéric Falcon, the RN deputy. He has just written to the prefect to ask him to ban this political meeting, according to our colleague L’Indépendant. The Lepéniste parliamentarian argues that "this political movement is today being prosecuted for advocating terrorism following its statements during the Hamas attacks of October 7".
“Our organization is in no way being prosecuted for advocating terrorism”, replies NPA spokesperson Philippe Poutou.

Today's figure: 28.9

#MEDITERRANEAN On Thursday, the daily median temperature of the Mediterranean Sea surface reached an unprecedented value of 28.9°C, breaking the record of 28.71°C measured on July 24, 2023. 

These extremely high temperatures threaten life marine, promoting invasive species and increasing the potential intensity of precipitation in a region already particularly affected by the effects of global warming.

Fatal stabbings: suspect brought to trial

#BEZIERS The young teenager suspected of killing a 16-year-old with several stab wounds to the neck late Wednesday afternoon was brought before the Béziers prosecutor's office this Friday. He is expected to be charged with homicide, which has yet to be determined.

His stepfather, who is implicated in this case and aged 39, was injured in the arm during the tragedy. He was taken into custody at the Béziers police station to be questioned. The latter has been lifted.

He was indeed hospitalised for surgery. According to our information, it all started with a misinterpreted look. The stepfather was allegedly the first to be stabbed severely in the arm by the deceased 16-year-old minor.

The adult, with the help of another person, was then able to restrain the young man who had just injured him on the ground and immobilize him. It was then that the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck, who could not be resuscitated by emergency services.
 

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