Events

Why the RN's populism works better than LFI's

A majority of French people consider Marine Le Pen 'close to their concerns', 'credible' and 'competent', according to the analysis presented.

Hermès millions of shares case: justice questions LVMH's role

Nicolas Puech, Hermès heir, accuses his former wealth manager of having dispossessed him of a stake now worth 8 billion euros, notably to the benefit of Bernard Arnault's group. Justice is examining LVMH's awareness of this possible fraud.

Dijon: Professionals clean graves for families

In Dijon, self-employed professionals offer families who cannot handle it themselves the maintenance of their loved ones' graves in cemeteries.

Weather forecast for Thursday, October 29, 2026

France 2 weather forecast bulletin for Thursday, October 29, 2026 and the following days, with possible weather warnings from Météo France.

Bonduelle joins Collectif En Vérité to communicate about its products

The Bonduelle group, based in the Somme and the Nord, has joined Collectif En Vérité to better communicate about the nutritional content of its products.

Swarm of more than 700 microearthquakes recorded in eastern Puy-de-Dôme

For ten days, more than 700 small earthquakes have been occurring near Ambert, in the Livradois-Forez regional natural park, several of which have been felt by the population.

Reims: new dismantling of Saint John Perse homeless camp

This Thursday morning, October 29, police and prefectural authorities intervened to remove about thirty people, including families and children, who had been installed for several months at the Saint John Perse camp in Reims.

Cher: court rules in favor of minors' care association against prefect

The prefect of Cher had banned an association caring for minors entrusted to ASE from organizing a stay without accommodation; the court ruled against him.

A capybara arrives at Asson Zoo in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A female capybara entered Asson Zoo (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) on Saturday, October 24, and will be joined by a fellow capybara in November.

Liévin: functional protection granted to mayor and deputy mayor and her son

In Liévin, functional protection has been granted to the mayor as well as to a deputy mayor and her son.

SPA at center of 300-million-euro inheritance battle

Stéphane Eimer, former CEO of Biogroup laboratories, bequeathed half of his fortune, estimated at 600 million euros, to the SPA before committing suicide in 2022. Four years later, the association is still awaiting this historic legacy.

New complaint against RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation

The League for the Defense of Republican Values announces it has filed a complaint against Aisne RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation, denouncing judicial pressure against the press.

CTP environnement group celebrates 100 years and changes leader

Based in Jonage, the CTP environnement group celebrates a century of activity in industrial cleaning and sludge and effluent treatment, with a new leader.

Anti-Bardella slogan goes viral on social media

A France 3 Centre-Val de Loire video showing a protester confronting Jordan Bardella has been turned into a song and is circulating widely on social media.

Tobacco-Free Month returns in November

The Ministry of Health announces the return in November of the collective challenge Tobacco-Free Month, inviting smokers to quit for 30 days with quitting support tools.

Collision between a car and a van in Tonnerrois, one seriously injured

A collision occurred on the D17 near Nuits-sous-Ravières, in the Yonne. An elderly person in critical condition was airlifted to Dijon hospital.

Retailleau calls for release of journalist Christophe Gleizes detained in Algeria

Bruno Retailleau has called for the immediate release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, still imprisoned in Algeria, saying France cannot resign itself to it.

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Mayotte: First Research Day of the Mayotte Hospital Center

The Clinical Research Unit of the Mayotte Hospital Center organized its first Research Day at the Technopôle. The State is releasing around 800,000 euros per year to support research on infectious diseases in the territory.

Jura: High school student Ayomide obtains provisional residence permit

Threatened with an OQTF, high school student and singer Ayomide, enrolled in Dole (Jura), will be able to remain in France with her family. Her mother received a provisional residence permit on October 22.

Cafe owner killed in Saint-Gaudens: two suspects in police custody

Two men turned themselves in to police on October 28 in Saint-Gaudens, suspected of having fatally assaulted cafe owner José Nsimundélé; the Toulouse public prosecutor's office has taken up the case.

Auxerre: Justice rejects appeal against sale of municipal campsite to AJA

The Dijon administrative court has rejected the appeal by Green elected official Florence Loury against the transfer of the former municipal campsite to AJ Auxerre for 308,000 euros.

Strasbourg: Prostitution ring dismantled in massage parlors

In late September 2026, the Office for the Fight against Illegal Migrant Trafficking uncovered a prostitution ring run by a Chinese national and her mother, in massage parlors across France, including Strasbourg.

"Thiérache Meat" brand project still under study

The mayor of Hirson is reviving the idea of a certified "Thiérache Meat" brand, launched in 2021 but never realized. The return of the municipal slaughterhouse could accelerate the project.

Cap 3000: Human Rights League challenges mayor's anti-gathering order before Nice administrative court

The mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Joseph Segura, issued an order aimed at preventing violence around the Cap 3000 shopping center. The Human Rights League challenges it for infringement of freedom of movement; the summary judge will rule within 24 hours.

Jonchery-sur-Vesle: France Services point remains open despite post office closure

If the municipal post office in Jonchery-sur-Vesle closes on Friday, the France Services point run by Familles Rurales will maintain its activity.

Sillans-la-Cascade: mayor placed in police custody for attempted extortion

The Draguignan prosecutor's office confirms the police custody and subsequent referral of the mayor of Sillans-la-Cascade and his third deputy mayor for attempted extortion, facts dating back to late August during the new municipal elections.

Chalon-sur-Saône : un homme meurt après une altercation routière

Le 18 octobre, un différend routier à Chalon-sur-Saône a dégénéré en violente altercation entre deux hommes. L'un d'eux est décédé le 23 octobre au CHU de Dijon des suites de ses blessures.

Salon-de-Provence: basketball player saves man from drowning in EDF canal

A 23-year-old basketball player from Salon-de-Provence jumped from a bridge to rescue a man drowning in the EDF canal. He revived the victim on the bank by performing first aid.

A musical show to raise awareness about breast cancer screening in Pas-de-Calais

The collective Les Sein'tillantes uses humor and musical comedy to promote mammography. The show "Mammo-Tivation!" will be performed again in November in Saint-Léonard and Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Near Lisieux, chrysanthemums remain popular ahead of All Saints' Day

Ahead of All Saints' Day, a nurseryman in Calvados discusses the enduring appeal of chrysanthemums, which are resilient and affordable.

Nemours: missing homeless man found dead in Loing Canal

A 56-year-old homeless man, missing for five days, has been found dead in the Loing Canal at Nemours, in Seine-et-Marne.

Journalist from Frontières violently assaulted

A journalist from 100% Frontières has again been targeted by a passerby, in a context of recurrent tensions against the press.

Ariège: couple settled at the foot of the Pyrenees raises Wagyu cattle

Eugénie and Jon, back from Hong Kong, raise Wagyu cattle on their family farm in the Ariège region and supply meat highly prized by top chefs.