The main suspect in the Maddie affair could soon be free, Bin Laden’s son banned from French territory, torrential rains in Marseille… The 3 news to remember at midday

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Maddie affair: the main suspect acquitted by German justice in separate cases

Christian Brückner, the man suspected by German authorities of murdering Madeleine McCann in court for a session as part of his trial for another case, June 4, 2024.
Julian STRATENSCHULTE / AFP

German justice on Tuesday acquitted Christian Brückner, considered the main suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, who was on trial for several sexual offenses in a procedure separate from the investigation into the British girl.

Bin Laden’s son, who lived in Normandy, now banned from French territory, announces Retailleau

Omar Bin Laden lived in France for several years until his expulsion in 2023.
Jean-François MONIER / AFP

After several years in France, the son of terrorist Osama Bin Laden is now banned from entering the country. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau made the announcement on Tuesday, indicating that he had issued an administrative ban against Omar Bin Laden.

Marseille: heavy rains flood several districts of the city

Traffic was temporarily paralyzed for several kilometers in Marseille.
Personal collection

Heavy rainfall affected the city of Marseille during the night from Monday to Tuesday, leading to a temporary paralysis of certain axes of the city and in particular the Old Port.

The number of the day: 300

A Linky meter.
François BOUCHON / LE FIGARO

Or the number of millions of euros that the French could save each year by making the right choice of electricity supplier. Our journalist explains this figure to you.

Quote of the day: what did Coluche say about censorship?

Quote of the day.
LE FIGARO

The future belongs to those who have the veto!
Coluche

The memorable photo to remember

Members of “Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls” begin construction of a human tower, or “castell,” during the biennial competition in Tarragona, Spain.
Albert GEA / REUTERS