Events

New Caledonia : social contribution deferral extended for businesses

The New Caledonian government is extending the deferral of social security contributions for businesses and the self-employed, with relaxed conditions (a 30% drop in turnover).

The Trélon glass workshop-museum is relocating after its closure

Closed since the end of June, the Trélon glass workshop-museum is relocating while awaiting a lasting solution.

An association for the preservation of the Faucoucourt church

Henri Calmès, president of the Faucoucourt church preservation association, in the Aisne, is involved in the voluntary maintenance of the building to ensure its preservation.

Collision between two vehicles in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, two absolute emergencies

A car accident occurred in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, resulting in two injuries requiring absolute emergency care and damaging a residence.

A €1,600 donation presented to the Centre ressource Ardennes

The Anim'Échelle association presented €1,600 to the Centre ressource Ardennes in Charleville-Mézières in tribute to a deceased volunteer, to mark the end of Pink October.

Electric car sales boosted by high fuel prices

According to Nicolas Doze's column, the growth in electric car sales is supported by rising fuel prices, despite the recent drop in diesel.

Thizy-les-Bourgs: skip stolen from municipal technical center, witness appeal launched

A truck came to steal a skip from the technical center of the municipality of Thizy-les-Bourgs, north of Lyon. The town hall has launched a witness appeal on social media.

Oullins-Pierre-Bénite: traffic reorganization at La Bussière

Roadworks began on October 19 at La Bussière to streamline the route and secure areas around schools, until the end of the week.

Benoistville: Horse dies in fire at agricultural shed

A fire has ravaged a 300 m² agricultural shed in Benoistville (Manche); one horse died and two others were moved to safety.

Weather on Monday, November 2, 2026: rain in the North, sunshine elsewhere

This Monday, November 2, the weather is marked by a mild spell with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 20°C. Rain is expected in the North while sunshine dominates the rest of the country.

Sexual violence in higher education: faulty procedures

Penalty procedures for sexist and sexual violence in higher education have flaws. The Council of State overturns one decision in five, illustrating the system's malfunctions.

8 a.m. news bulletin of Monday, November 2, 2026

The local 8 a.m. news bulletin looks back at the start of term and expected demonstrations, the Mathis case trial set for January 26, 2027, and the trend in diesel prices.

STMicroelectronics: CEO discusses evolution of company's missions

The CEO of STMicroelectronics believes management must anticipate changes and evolve the company's missions toward greater modernity.

Online solidarity funds, a recourse in tough times

Online solidarity funds are multiplying to help people in difficulty, from disaster-stricken shopkeepers to families in distress. A solidarity phenomenon that is gaining momentum.

Two children report stepfather's violence, street brawl erupts

Two children report their stepfather's violence, sparking a brawl in the street.

Morning news roundup for Monday, November 2

Morning news roundup: tense school reopening, trial for a martyred child, and threats in the Middle East.

In Lille, an artistic and solidarity initiative around canned goods

In Lille, an operation combining art and solidarity showcases collected canned goods to help the most disadvantaged.

New Caledonia: the juvénat seeks volunteer teachers

The juvénat association, which helps young New Caledonians continue their schooling in Nouméa, is launching its registration campaign and lacks volunteers for tutoring.

Sin-le-Noble: opening of a Solidarity Recycling Shop

A solidarity store of the Recycling Shop opens its doors in Sin-le-Noble.

Guidance : president of the Conférence des grandes écoles calls for making youth a priority

Delphine Manceau, director of Neoma Business School, argues that youth should be considered a strategic priority rather than a problem to solve.

Saint-Nazaire: lead pollution near the Chantiers de l'Atlantique

A study reveals that more than half of the private plots in a neighbourhood close to the Chantiers de l'Atlantique show concerning levels of lead; a screening campaign is underway.

Trial of police officers in the Michel Zecler case from November 9 to 20 in Paris

The three police officers prosecuted for assaulting music producer Michel Zecler in November 2020 will be tried in Paris from November 9 to 20 on charges of aggravated assault and forgery.

Christian Estrosi demands the audit promised by Éric Ciotti on Nice's finances

Christian Estrosi, through his lawyer, requests the release of the audit on the finances of the City and the Métropole de Nice announced by the new municipality and still unpublished.

Residents trained to detect olfactory nuisances

Citizens of a French region are trained to identify olfactory nuisances, considered a form of air pollution.

Isneauville artisan wins France's best pain au chocolat award

Justin Brocq, a pastry cook at Emma bakery in Isneauville, won the award for France's best pain au chocolat at the Chocolate and Pastry Salon.

Caen: father sentenced to parenting responsibility course for violence against his daughters

A 47-year-old father was tried in Caen for physical and psychological violence against his three daughters in Fontenay-le-Marmion and sentenced to a parenting responsibility course.

Accommodation for travellers: Greater Nancy fails to meet its obligations

The Greater Nancy Metropolis has not met all the targets set for accommodating travellers, with a degraded site in Maxéville and a lack of family rental land.

Behind the scenes of the political fortnight in Doubs

A column of indiscretions and analysis on political life in the Doubs department.