Events

A collective calls for full coverage of funerals by Social Security

While funerals cost at least 4,000 euros in 2026, a collective defends full coverage of funerals by Social Security and a genuine bereavement leave.

Weather in Corsica: a sunny weekend after a few residual showers

The weekend is expected to be largely sunny in Corsica after a few possible residual showers early in the day, notably in the east of the island.

Ain: complaint and investigation after tribute to former Nazi in Ceyzeriat

Four men had been surprised in June during a gathering at the grave of a former SS soldier in Ceyzeriat, marked, according to a witness, by Nazi salutes. The Licra filed a complaint and hearings took place.

In Reims, confectioners prepare on the eve of Halloween

Meeting with candy sellers from Reims Confiseries, a Marne wholesaler, on the eve of Halloween, as confectionery consumption reaches 4.1 kilos per year per person.

Saint-Nazaire: six months suspended for blows dealt with bicycle chain

A man accused of striking his victim with a bicycle chain during a street brawl in the Méan-Penhoët district of Saint-Nazaire was sentenced to six months in prison with a suspended sentence.

Jean-Vincent Placé tried in Paris for sexual assaults

Former Green junior minister Jean-Vincent Placé appears in court on Thursday 29 October in Paris for sexual assaults reported by two women during professional trips abroad.

Martinique enters bronchiolitis epidemic phase

Martinique has entered the bronchiolitis epidemic phase, while other regions such as Île-de-France are in the pre-epidemic phase with an increase in emergency room visits.

Dupond-Moretti denounces Mélenchon's remarks about Epstein as 'unbearable' antisemitism

At a rally in Lyon, Jean-Luc Mélenchon joked about the pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name, sparking accusations of antisemitism from the CRIF and political figures, including Éric Dupond-Moretti.

Weather forecast for Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9 p.m.

Weather forecasts for Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:01 p.m. for mainland France and Corsica.

Vitry-sur-Seine: 78-year-old woman killed by truck

A 78-year-old woman was struck while crossing the road in Vitry-sur-Seine and died at the scene. The truck driver was hospitalized in shock.

Around a hundred retirees forced to leave their residence before winter

Due to mold discovered in the walls, residents of a seniors' residence must leave the premises in the middle of autumn, a measure that has angered long-term occupants.

Cousolre: Nearly 300 items from the Talking Machine museum sold at auction

Around 300 items from Cousolre's Talking Machine museum were dispersed at an auction, causing local consternation.

Vannes: five-vehicle pile-up, one injured

An accident involving five vehicles occurred in Vannes on October 30, 2026, leaving three vehicles out of service and injuring one person, causing major traffic jams.

In the Loire, two doctors create clothing to relieve back pain

A physiotherapist and a vascular doctor have designed a range of technical clothing intended to relieve the upper back. Their company CapRelax, based in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, has the products manufactured in Isère.

Arc-sur-Tille: décor company Décocréa sells its stock at auction

After more than twenty years in business, the managers of Décocréa, in Arc-sur-Tille, are retiring and putting their decors up for sale online from November 6 to 16.

Angers: man tried for failure to stop and fleeing

A 20-year-old man was tried in Angers for refusing a police check in September while driving without a license, before hiding in a movie theater's restrooms.

TotalEnergies' 'Terres de l'Omois' project raises first concerns in Aisne

Residents of southern Aisne question the grid connection project carried by TotalEnergies as part of the 'Terres de l'Omois' project, during a meeting in Blesmes.

Death of a man in police custody at the Saint-Ouen police station, investigation opened

A man died of a cardio-respiratory arrest while in police custody at the Saint-Ouen police station on October 27, 2026, despite the intervention of firefighters. An investigation has been opened.

Made in France Great Exhibition: Pas-de-Calais company at the Élysée Palace

A company from Aire-sur-la-Lys represents Pas-de-Calais at the Made in France Great Exhibition organized at the Élysée Palace.

Breast cancer screening: participation in Normandy

Normandy shows breast cancer screening participation rates close to the European target, while France remains below with 45.6% in 2024-2025.

Sexagenarian shot dead during driven hunt in the Gard

A man in his sixties died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 after being shot by another hunter during a driven hunt in Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts, in the Gard.