Events

Testimony of a victim of repeated sexual assaults by her father

A woman recounts having suffered sexual assaults by her father every week for five years.

Ben Barka: his son calls for excavations in a secret prison in Morocco

Sixty-one years after the kidnapping in Paris of Moroccan opposition figure Mehdi Ben Barka, his son Bachir urges the French judiciary to resume investigations in Morocco and requests excavations.

Ecology can no longer rely on climate records to convince

According to Arnaud Gilles, former WWF spokesperson, back-to-school mobilizations go beyond the circle of activists and a summer of climate shocks is accelerating a mutation of the environmental movement.

Charente-Maritime: emergency medical dispatcher prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter

A medical regulator from the 15 is prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter after the death of a young woman in September 2026, who had called several times without being taken care of.

A9: 150 kg of cannabis found in burnt-out van, driver tried in Nîmes

The driver of a van that caught fire on the A9 between Sète and Nîmes was tried Wednesday before the Nîmes criminal court, where 150 kg of cannabis resin were discovered.

Fire in an industrial building in Andance in Ardèche

A fire broke out in an approximately 4,000 m² industrial building of the company L’Herbier Phylae in Andance, mobilizing 65 firefighters.

Saint-Quentin Gédimat store saved, most jobs preserved

Facing economic difficulties since summer, the Bruhy-Vacherand brand has seen its Gédimat store in Saint-Quentin taken over, with most staff retained and reopening scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Notre-Dame de Paris: accidental activation of the anti-fire sprinkler system and flooding

The anti-fire sprinkler system at Notre-Dame de Paris accidentally activated, causing flooding. Firefighters were mobilized.

Dupont-Aignan criticizes Macron's unemployment management

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan denounces in a message the persistence of unemployment since 2017 and Emmanuel Macron's "soundbites" about work.

Manufacturing industry turnover nearly stable in August 2026

In August 2026, the manufacturing industry's turnover was nearly stable (+0.1% after -1.0%), according to published economic data.

A French frigate intercepts a missile to protect a Belgian minehunter in the Middle East

A French frigate intercepted a ballistic missile to protect a Belgian minehunter operating in the Middle East.

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Vaucluse: resurfacing work on the RD 900 from November 2

Resurfacing work on the RD 900 between Coustellet and Beaumettes will begin on November 2, with traffic slightly disrupted.

New diesel theft on A36 service area at Pelousey

During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, a heavy goods vehicle was again targeted by a fuel theft at the Pelousey service area on the A36 in Doubs.

Saône-et-Loire: sexagenarian convicted for embezzling more than €60,000 from an association

A 65-year-old man was tried in Mâcon for embezzling more than €60,000 from a religious association of which he was treasurer between 2014 and 2021. He was sentenced to a fine and repayment of the sums, alongside his daughter.

Call for witnesses near Metz after 13-year-old boy goes missing

A 13-year-old boy has been missing near Metz since mid-October. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to help find him.

Morbihan: two burglars arrested after a chase

In Brech and Pluvigner, two burglars were spotted by residents then arrested after a chase on October 26.

Le Pen and Mélenchon dominate media space according to INA count

According to an INA count, Marine Le Pen is the most-mentioned candidate in news media, just ahead of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, with Raphaël Glucksmann far behind.

Carpentras: father's release confirmed after deadly October 13 fire

A father placed under investigation for attempted murder after the fire at his apartment in Carpentras on October 13, in which his partner and his 10-year-old daughter died, remains at liberty. The chambre de l'instruction de Nîmes confirmed his release.

Saône-et-Loire : appel à retrouver Luna, 14 ans, en fugue depuis le 15 octobre

Luna, adolescente de 14 ans, a quitté Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune pour Chalon-sur-Saône le 15 octobre et est recherchée.

New accident on the A8: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin exit ramp closed

A traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in late morning led to the temporary closure of the Roquebrune-Cap-Martin exit ramp on the A8.

Champagne: year-end accounts for half of annual shipments

The champagne industry notes that the period from late September to late December represents about 50% of annual shipments, a strategic issue for the French market.

Montauban: two men detained in nursing home over attempted theft

Two men were detained on the night of October 27, 2026 in a Montauban nursing home, suspected of attempted theft. They deny any intention to steal goods.

Op-ed on social diversity in state-contracted Catholic education

Two professors call in an op-ed for questioning the low social diversity of state-contracted private schools, which concentrate privileged pupils.

71-year-old woman crushed by her own car in the Aube

In Châtres, in the Aube, a 71-year-old woman was crushed by her own vehicle before being rescued by a mechanic and local residents. She escaped with minor injuries.

Grenoble: Allan Brunon ousted from chairmanship of finance committee

New elections to the finance committee of the City of Grenoble have revealed tensions between Mayor Laurence Ruffin and far-left elected official Allan Brunon, ousted from the presidency.

L214 denounces pig stunning at Cooperl slaughterhouse in Montfort-sur-Meu

The L214 association has published an investigation into carbon dioxide stunning of pigs at the Cooperl slaughterhouse in Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine). It also points to the Carrefour brand, which markets this meat.

Wissant: public meeting on possible withdrawal from CCT2C

A public meeting with Wissant residents is scheduled for the end of the year regarding a possible withdrawal from the community of communes.

Revin: eco-lodge project at Malgré Tout revived

The project developer and architect presented for the second time in ten months a project of six tourist cottages to the Revin municipality, after a first refusal in December 2025.

Tarn: prisoner mistakenly taken from cell goes all out in court

A young man from Tarn, jailed after a gunshot in Puylaurens, was mistakenly brought to court and pleaded alone at the bar before the presiding judge.

Lot-et-Garonne: young man trapped by association fighting child sexual abuse

A 19-year-old man was tried for making sexual solicitations to a fake child profile created by an association that hunts down child predators.

Hérault: mandatory clearing in 19 municipalities to combat European rabbits

The prefect of Hérault has imposed a new obligation to maintain private land in 19 municipalities in the east of the department to limit damage caused by European rabbits.

Nort-sur-Erdre: Town hall warns of new scam targeting shops and artisans

The town hall of Nort-sur-Erdre, in Loire-Atlantique, warns in a statement against a new scam affecting shops and artisans in the municipality.