The latest news on France. French police are examining the possibility of a deliberate fire causing the widespread blackout which has left much of Cannes without electricity, right on the final day of its world-famous film festival, which runs from May 13 to May 24.
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"We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately," said a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie, noting that no arrests have occurred thus far. Of course, how the situation unfolds remains to be seen, so stay tuned for further updates.