Events

In Réunion, contested appointment of Social Security director general

Jean-Xavier Bello took office as director general of Social Security in Réunion on October 1 despite a negative vote by administrators; his previous post in French Guiana led the prosecutor's office to open two investigations for breach of probity.

Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: BAFA advanced training session

Six future youth leaders are taking a BAFA advanced training session in the archipelago, with practical simulations during the holidays.

EasyJet opens new routes from Nice

EasyJet opened new routes on October 26 from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, including one to Lyon, with flights starting at €35.

Saint-Nazaire: man arrested after throwing chainsaw at his partner

A 38-year-old man was arrested and placed in police custody in Saint-Nazaire, suspected of destroying a table with a chainsaw and then throwing the machine at his partner, in the presence of their child.

Anasse Kazib claims third place for Révolution Permanente on social media

Anasse Kazib asserts that Révolution Permanente is the third political force on social media behind the RN and LFI, and denounces unequal access to audiovisual media.

Ariège: In Labastide-de-Bousignac, craftsmanship revives local commerce

The Occitanie chamber of trades and crafts highlights the initiative of Labastide-de-Bousignac, in Ariège, where craftsmanship helps maintain local services in rural areas.

Marigny-le-Châtel: 36 walkers for breast cancer fight

The fifth Pink March organized by the Marigny-le-Châtel festival committee, in partnership with the municipality, brought together 36 participants despite rain and cold, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Judo: 17-year-old seriously injured in spinal cord during training camp

A 17-year-old judoka was seriously injured, with spinal cord damage, during a training camp. Her condition is serious.

RER B: traffic interrupted in central Paris after incident involving a person at Saint-Michel station

RER B traffic was interrupted in central Paris following an incident involving a person at Saint-Michel station.

Var: Bargème and La Roque-Esclapon inaugurate ecological wastewater treatment plants

The municipalities of Bargème and La Roque-Esclapon, in the Var department, inaugurated on October 27, 2026 two new wastewater treatment plants operating through natural filtration (bacteria, sand, reeds), without chemical processes and with low energy consumption.

Pinchonvalles spoil tip: pond restored and opened to surrounding natural areas

At the Pinchonvalles spoil tip, a pond is to be restored and opened up to the surrounding natural areas.

Delivery driver arrested with 6 million euros worth of ecstasy on the A6

A delivery driver was stopped on the A6 motorway with a large quantity of ecstasy tablets, estimated at 6 million euros. An investigation has been opened for drug trafficking.

Life insurance: best September in history with 15.4 billion euros deposited

The French deposited 15.4 billion euros in life insurance in September, a record for a September, a sign according to France Assureurs of confidence in this investment.

Thiérache: harsher sentence sought on appeal for violent partner

A man convicted of domestic violence in Flavigny-le-Grand-et-Beaurain is facing a request from prosecutors for a harsher sentence on appeal.

Harassed young people prefer to confide in AI

Young people who are victims of harassment say they prefer to confide in artificial intelligence rather than in friends and family.

Christine Kelly denounces an RMC column caricaturing her

The CNews journalist reacted strongly to a column by Arnaud Demanche on RMC, in which the comedian imitates her by caricaturing her accent. She denounces attacks under the guise of humor.

Marine Tondelier opens up about her daily life as a young mother in the countryside

Candidate Marine Tondelier discusses her daily life as a mother and the criticism she has received since her postpartum period, in an interview.

At Lille, the charred body of a puppy found, Nord France Animal Protection files a complaint

The Nord France Animal Protection association announced the discovery of the charred body of a puppy in Lille. The association will file a complaint and is calling for witnesses.

A France Santé house opens in Neufchâtel-en-Bray

The prefect of Seine-Maritime announces the opening of a France Santé house in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, aiming for access to a medical appointment within 48 hours.

Climate change erases glaciers from hiking maps

Glacier melt is forcing the IGN to update its hiking maps, confirming the disappearance of certain glaciers such as the Blanche glacier in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

A solidarity self-defense class organized in Nogent-sur-Seine for endometriosis

The Judo club Espérance is organizing a solidarity self-defense class on November 7, 2026 in Nogent-sur-Seine to fund endometriosis research.

Fire at Les Canards d'Auzan in the Gers: production halted, 350 employees on technical unemployment

A fire hit the company Les Canards d'Auzan in Castelnau-d'Auzan-Labarrère on October 29, completely halting production and placing 350 employees on technical unemployment.

Worrying disappearance of a 60-year-old man in Septfonds

The Tarn-et-Garonne gendarmerie has launched a witness appeal after the disappearance of a Septfonds resident, aged 60, with no news since October 23, 2026.

Fire at a silo at the Lafarge Ciments plant in Port-la-Nouvelle

Firefighters from the Aude department intervened on October 28 for an overheating silo at the Lafarge Ciments site in Port-la-Nouvelle, which had to be cooled throughout the night.

Carrefour recalls candies containing undeclared sulfites

A national recall of caramel candies sold at Carrefour has been launched due to sulfites not listed on the packaging, which can cause allergies.

Deux-Sèvres: abandoned package in front of Melle town hall, neighborhood evacuated

A bomb disposal team responded to Melle town hall after the discovery of an abandoned package, resulting in the evacuation of the neighborhood.

Women-only spaces multiply in France

A women-only youth hostel opened in Paris in June, the first of its kind, and non-mixed venues are developing in transportation, parking lots, and gyms, drawing mixed reactions.

Jean-Marie Rouart accuses Emmanuel Macron of being responsible for the "climate of anarchy"

Guest on "L'Heure des Pros", academician Jean-Marie Rouart said that the President of the Republic had "messed up" public life and denounced a climate of anarchy in the country.