Events

The FlatLight startup from Sophia Antipolis focuses on ultrafast light control

The FlatLight startup, based in Sophia Antipolis, is developing ultrafast light control technology for data centers and quantum computers.

In Paris, self-service bike success causes parking problems

In a Paris arrondissement, the influx of self-service bikes is degrading traffic and parking conditions, prompting complaints from residents.

Haute-Vienne: match interrupted after alleged racist insult

The Regional 3 match between JA Isle and AS des Turcs d'Ussel was interrupted after a player complained of being called a "dirty Turk"; the disciplinary commission has opened a procedure.

Defense Innovation Meetings in Toulon

The Defense Innovation Meetings brought together more than 300 experts, industry representatives and economic stakeholders in Toulon around tomorrow's defense, under the aegis of Crédit Agricole Provence-Côte d'Azur.

Death of Paul Blondel, former mayor of Hazebrouck

Paul Blondel, mayor of Hazebrouck from 1995 to 2008, died at the age of 95.

Calais-Fréthun: bomb alert at station, Eurostar traffic disrupted

A bomb alert briefly disrupted traffic at Calais-Fréthun station on Thursday morning; after checks by the gendarmerie, trains resumed service.

A landlord loses his lawsuit against his tenant to recover his house

A landlord wanted to recover his seaside house, rented to a friend, to offer it to vacationers. The court ruled against him due to a legal technicality.

Lille: man tried for assaulting a staff member at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Hospital

A man broke down a door at the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Hospital in Lille and assaulted a security guard. Suffering from severe psychiatric disorders, he is being tried to determine his criminal responsibility.

Calais: felling of old plane tree on Rue Paul-Gauguin divides residents

The city of Calais had an old plane tree felled on Rue Paul-Gauguin, causing sadness and anger among some residents.

National weather bulletin for Thursday, November 12, 2026

France 2 weather forecasts for the day of November 12, 2026 and the following days.

Four traffic accidents leave five injured in Haute-Corse

Four accidents occurred Thursday morning on the roads of Haute-Corse, in Lumio, Vignale, Aghione and Castello-di-Rostino, leaving five injured.

Foreigners overrepresented among suspects for crimes and misdemeanors in 2025

According to data from the Ministry of the Interior, foreigners are overrepresented relative to their share of the population among individuals implicated in all solved crimes and misdemeanors in 2025.

What are flood markers for: an educational article on prevention

An article explains the usefulness of flood markers and the need to anticipate flooding rather than react once the disaster has occurred.

Poll: French attached to public services but critical of their quality

A large Odoxa consultation reveals that citizens remain attached to their public services while denouncing their deterioration, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Baie-Mahault: motorcyclist dies after collision with car on RN2

This Thursday morning, on the RN2 at the place called Dalciat in Baie-Mahault, a motorcyclist died from his injuries after a collision with a car.

Bezons: car hits wall of a house, one victim trapped inside

In the night of November 9 to 10, a traffic accident in Bezons left one victim found trapped in the vehicle.

Côtes-d'Armor: gendarmerie operation at plant giant Thomas Plants

A major gendarmerie operation is underway at Thomas Plants in Ploubazlanec, with identity checks and verification of the employees' situation.

Gers: Cologne bakery burgled for third time in three years

The Aux délices de Cologne bakery-pastry shop in the Gers was burgled on Wednesday, November 11, the thieves making off with the till after entering through a window.

Toulouse: exceptional aeronautics and space auction in preparation

The office of Maître Labarbe in Toulouse is preparing an auction dedicated to aeronautics and space, with a call for contributions launched for hundreds of lots.

23-year-old man fatally struck on A8 at Antibes

In the night from Monday to Tuesday, a man who had gotten out of a vehicle on the A8 was struck and killed at the Antibes interchange.

CNRS placed under Bercy oversight and forced to cut spending

According to a document consulted by Mediapart, the CNRS, in deficit deepened by underinvestment in public research, must reduce its staff and spending. Tripartite oversight with Bercy and the Ministry of Research is planned, denounced as a trusteeship by unions.

Achille Muller, 101, Resistance fighter, publishes memoirs

Achille Muller, 101, described as one of the last Resistance fighters, publishes his memoirs 'Who dares, wins?' and looks back on his career.

Benoît Perrin believes France 'is becoming a poor country among rich countries'

The director of Contribuables Associés points to the decline in purchasing power in France for the second consecutive year and considers the economic situation worrying.

Series of shop burglaries in Toulouse, two suspects jailed

Two burglars specializing in shop raids in Toulouse have been sentenced to prison after the burglary of a bar, whose owner provided CCTV footage.

Dijon: Julien Morel d'Arleux takes charge of the interregional prison services directorate

For the past month, Julien Morel d'Arleux has been heading the Dijon interregional prison services directorate, which covers Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Centre-Val de Loire. He presents a first overview of prison overcrowding, recruitment and social dialogue.

Pfulgriesheim: restaurant bets on 24/7 self-service

The Bürestubel in Pfulgriesheim offers a 24/7 self-service option to adapt to declining purchasing power and recruitment difficulties.

Two Pallas's cats die at Spay zoo, near Le Mans

The Spaycific'zoo in Spay (Sarthe) announced in November 2026 the death of its two female Pallas's cats, a rare feline species.