Events

Rennes: resident convicted for abusing his two dogs

A resident of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande was convicted by the Rennes criminal court for serious abuse against his two dogs.

Villefranche-sur-Mer: film crews denounce costly hosting conditions

After numerous shoots in Villefranche-sur-Mer, production teams feel they have been treated like "cash cows" and are questioning the city's appeal for cinema.

Ors: Bruno Villain, new mayor of Cambrésis

Profile of Bruno Villain, new mayor of Ors, who is banking on experience and interpersonal skills to continue municipal action.

Lyon: phage-based treatments authorized for the first time in France

The Hospices civils de Lyon have obtained authorization to manufacture personalized treatments based on phages to combat antibiotic resistance.

Saint-Étienne: Stas explains withdrawal of two advertising campaigns

The Saint-Étienne transport authority has reversed the withdrawal of two advertising campaigns, one for a book by Philippe de Villiers, the other for Validation Week, after criticism from the LDH.

New HIV prevention treatment deemed easier to access

A new preventive treatment against HIV, presented as much easier to follow, is described as a "liberation" by its users in France.

Paris: a Marais parish priest accused of making sexual advances to children asks to be relieved of his duties

A parish priest in the Marais district of Paris, accused of making sexual advances to children, has asked to be relieved of his parish duties.

Portrait of the mayor of Polisot, Philippe Lacaille

The mayor of Polisot (Aube) discusses his commitment and the return to calm in his town after a period of tensions.

Minimum wage, pensions, purchasing power: governing without a parliamentary vote?

At his rally in Le Bourget on November 7, Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressed his desire to act without waiting for Parliament to legislate in response to the social crisis. The question of the room for maneuver of a government without a vote is analyzed.

Paris: 15th arrondissement police station officer retired after racist remarks

A police officer at the Paris 15th arrondissement police station is retired after making racist remarks ("all black people look alike").

Nine tumor cases reported in children treated with Zolgensma

Novartis says it has received nine reports of tumors in patients treated with Zolgensma since 2019, with patients remaining under monitoring.

Lipedema: the medical odyssey of women suffering from "stilt legs disease"

Long little-known, lipedema causes abnormal fat accumulation in the limbs and a medical odyssey for many women, due to lack of curative treatment.

Giulia's battle, brain tumor after hormonal treatment with Lutényl

Giulia (pseudonym) developed a brain tumor after twelve years of hormonal treatment with Lutényl for endometriosis, without being informed of the increased risk. She has since been waging a long legal battle.

A retiree from Arles treats an injured fox every evening

A retired farmer living southeast of Arles has been feeding and treating an injured fox he met near the Camargue ponds for a year and a half.

Death of Francis Vexo, former head of Charleville-Mézières firefighters

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Vexo, former head of the Charleville-Mézières fire and rescue center, retired since 2007, has died.

Le Trait: association supports parents of children with disabilities

The Mains en couleurs association, in Le Trait, supports families of children with disabilities.

Charente-Maritime: a gas facility sets up in a farm in Le Bruant

At the Bruant farm, in Charente-Maritime, a gas treatment facility has been installed in the middle of a field, raising local questions.

Daussan company in Woippy, between mineral extraction and refractory materials

Profile of the Daussan company, based in Woippy in Moselle, specializing in the protection of materials at very high temperatures.

Senate votes unanimously on victims' right to understand justice

On November 4, 2026, the Senate unanimously adopted the bill by Marie-Claire Carrère-Gée recognizing victims' right to be informed about the judicial handling of offenses concerning them.

Disillusioned French people facing their future retirement

Reporting among French people who express their concern and disillusionment regarding the amount and conditions of their future retirement.

Jura: woman on trial for 75 puppies sold illegally, hearing postponed

A 58-year-old woman prosecuted for undeclared work, animal mistreatment and denial of care was due to stand trial in Lons-le-Saunier on November 3; the hearing has been postponed to June 2027.

Pensions: the system under strain and the consequences for pensions

An article analyzes the fragilities of the French pension system and their expected impact on pension amounts.

Arques: the prosecutor of Saint-Omer criticizes the judicial handling of an accident

The prosecutor of Saint-Omer considers "lamentable" the behavior of the justice system in a road accident case in Arques that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Profile of Jean-Yves Bonifay, director of Clubhouse Bastia

Jean-Yves Bonifay, director of Clubhouse Bastia, is profiled in a feature dedicated to this structure.

Cancer patients march at Avicenne Hospital in Bobigny

Female patients undergoing oncology treatment took part in a parade organized at Avicenne Hospital, which they describe as their "second home".

Claire Chesnel, mattress maker, puts wool and linen back at the heart of a craft

Profile of a mattress maker who works with wool and linen. Her activity is part of the rediscovery of artisanal skills.

Coutances: man sentenced for stealing retiree's vehicle

The Coutances court (Manche) on Thursday, November 5, 2026, sentenced a man who had stolen in May the vehicle of a retiree from La Haye in order to commit suicide.