Events

Toulouse: two men arrested for speeding, drugs and large sum seized

Two men driving at high speed were arrested by police in Toulouse on Monday, October 26, 2026; officers discovered drugs and a large sum of money in their vehicle.

Évreux: man armed with two knives threatens family and police officers

On October 21, 2026 in Évreux, an intoxicated man armed with two knives threatened a father and his children before attacking the responding police officers.

Éric Zemmour responds to Karim Zéribi on the dissolution of Reconquête

Éric Zemmour reacted on social media to Karim Zéribi's call to dissolve Reconquête, denouncing an infringement on freedom of expression and stating that he will continue to "tell the truth to the French".

Tarbes: Man sets up drug sales point in hotel to repay debt

A man from Toulouse set up a drug sales point in a hotel in the Bastillac area of Tarbes, on the instructions of other dealers, to repay a debt of 3,000 euros.

The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle tests anti-drone laser for the first time

The French Navy experimented in June with an anti-drone laser system aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, to evaluate the technology in maritime conditions.

Five associations call for depleted uranium to be classified as radioactive waste

Within the framework of the PNGMDR, five associations are demanding that the majority of depleted uranium stocks be classified as radioactive waste and managed by Andra.

Laurence Ferrari signs an alarmist editorial on security and state authority

In an editorial, Laurence Ferrari considers that France is in a "state of emergency" in the face of multiplying violence and the collapse of trust in leaders, calling on the state to regain its authority.

European regulation on new genomic techniques enters into application

Regulation (EU) 2026/1388, adopted on June 17, 2026, establishes a European legal framework for plants derived from new genomic techniques. It applies in France and aims to reconcile innovation, sustainability and health protection.

Jewelry store robbery in Lyon, chase up to the A450

On Friday, October 23, a robbery took place in downtown Lyon. At least one suspect was arrested after a police chase.

A HyLight airship drone inspects power lines for Enedis in the Gard

A HyLight startup airship drone was spotted in the sky over Issirac (Gard) on October 26. Enedis Occitanie is using it until November to inspect its power lines.

Toulouse: 40 kg of cocaine seized at toll booth, fate of the drug explained

After the seizure of 40 kg of cocaine by the BRI at the Toulouse-Sud toll booth, the article details the fate of the drug confiscated from traffickers.

Airbus cargo ship "Spirit of Toulouse" prepares to set sail

The "Spirit of Toulouse", the world's largest cargo ship equipped with rotor sails and intended for Airbus, is set to begin sea trials in the East China Sea.

Caudrésis-Catésis agglomeration community votes €150,000 for tourism projects

The Caudrésis-Catésis agglomeration community has voted a lump-sum grant of €150,000 for major tourism projects.

Vaucluse: six months in prison for theft in prefect's home

A 20-year-old man was sentenced Friday by the Avignon correctional court for stealing a handbag in the apartment of the Vaucluse prefect this summer.

Guadeloupe: a man brandishes a firearm at a hospital to get treatment for a friend injured by gunfire

In Guadeloupe, a man brandished a firearm at a hospital to force caregivers to provide treatment for a friend injured by gunfire

Epfig: Motorcyclist injured in accident on RD1422

An accident involving a motorcyclist occurred on October 27 around 1:45 p.m. on the RD1422 at the exit of Epfig, heading toward Sélestat. The Dragon 67 helicopter was mobilized.

Agen: discreet radar flashed tens of thousands of times

On Henri-Barbusse Avenue in Agen, a discreet radar installed on a long straight stretch limited to 50 km/h has surprised many motorists.

Saint-James: house fire, 20 firefighters mobilized

On Monday evening, October 26, a fire broke out in a house in Saint-James, in southern Manche. Firefighters managed to extinguish it.

Châlons-en-Champagne: Société générale reopens in new building

The Société générale branch in downtown Châlons-en-Champagne, closed since an August report of collapse risk, will reopen in the former Maaf premises.

Nathalie Arthaud at public meeting in Évreux on October 30

Lutte Ouvrière presidential candidate Nathalie Arthaud will hold a public meeting in Évreux on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Morbihan: camper van overturns and catches fire on D767

Shortly after 2 p.m. on October 27, a camper van had an accident on the D767 in the direction of Pontivy to Vannes, near Meucon, before catching fire.

Santerre: IT executive awaits appeals court ruling on his detention

A man incarcerated for nearly two years after a knife attack has appealed the extension of his detention and is awaiting the appeals court's decision.

Aisne: old clock face saved at Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre

The clock face of the Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre (Aisne) has been dismantled as part of the restoration of the building, a step in saving this heritage.

Armed man shot dead in Vire, possibly linked to the far right

In Vire, Calvados, an armed man was shot dead by customs officers; the prosecutor of Caen indicates he seems linked to a far-right movement.

7 Vallées: a house in Fillièvres costs the community of communes 200,000 euros

A real estate operation around a house in Fillièvres caused the 7 Vallées community of communes to lose 200,000 euros.

Var: cyclist seriously injured in collision with heavy goods vehicle

A collision between a cyclist and a heavy goods vehicle occurred on the DN7 at Les Arcs-sur-Argens, near Draguignan. The victim is seriously injured and traffic is cut off.