Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule' (world) — BBC News – World
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Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'

A 68-year-old pétanque player died after being allegedly struck on the head with a metal boule during a dispute in Mimizan, France, on June 17. An 81-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which escalated from a heated argument over playing locations. Investigations into the confrontation are ongoing.

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Published 19 Jun 2026, 17:30 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC

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