Events

Saint-Quentin: Scooter rider checked was wanted for rape of a minor

During a traffic stop on Gambetta Boulevard in Saint-Quentin, police discovered that the scooter rider was wanted in connection with a case involving the rape of a minor.

Man killed by shotgun blast in front of his home in Ille-et-Vilaine

During the night of November 3 to 4, 2026, a man was killed by a shotgun blast to the chest in front of his home in Argentré-du-Plessis, near Vitré.

Évreux: One year in prison for stealing a jacket

The Évreux judicial court sentenced a man to twelve months in prison for stealing a jacket on October 31 in a store.

Réunion: Police officers targeted by stone-throwing in Le Port

Called to intervene in a public brawl in Le Port, police officers were greeted by stone-throwing in the Oasis area; several vehicles were hit, with no police officers injured. The UNSA Police union denounces recurrent attacks.

Brabant Killers: judicial battle over DNA following exhumations in Charleville-Mézières

Following the exhumation in May 2026 of three bodies from the Sliman family at the Grand-Rulut cemetery in Charleville-Mézières, the question of using DNA samples in the investigation into the Brabant killings is debated.

Mandelieu: client sentenced to 4 years for throwing escort girl from balcony

The Grasse Judicial Court sentenced a man to four years in prison for pushing an escort girl from a balcony in Mandelieu after an argument, claiming he attempted suicide himself.

Metz: police officer seriously bitten on finger during intervention

On Tuesday, November 3 in Metz, a police officer was violently bitten on the finger by an individual during an intervention and had to undergo surgery.

Council of State confirms annulment of Campan municipal elections

The Council of State has confirmed the annulment of the municipal elections in Campan, upholding the decision of the Pau Administrative Court due to irregularities on ballot papers. New elections must be organized.

Wittelsheim: the cancellation of the election of the RN mayor becomes final

Raphaële Schober, mayor of Wittelsheim (Haut-Rhin), is not appealing the cancellation of her election by the administrative court of Strasbourg. New municipal elections will have to be organized in early 2027.

Monchaux-sur-Écaillon: four stained glass windows renovated in the church

The church in Monchaux-sur-Écaillon (Nord) has benefited from the renovation of four stained glass windows.

Leroy Merlin selling AI-generated posters in Réunion

The Leroy Merlin chain is marketing posters generated by artificial intelligence in Réunion, sold for around 25 euros.

Denis Jacob denounces the role of scapegoat for the police

Former policeman and mayor in Oise Denis Jacob publishes a book in which he argues that the police serve as a scapegoat for political incompetence.

Strasbourg: Strasbourg Juste et Vivante group criticizes rejection of 'Feminist City' motion

The Strasbourg Juste et Vivante group, chaired by former mayor Jeanne Barseghian, expresses concern over the rejection of its motion for a 'Feminist City' at the Strasbourg municipal council.

Montauban: three police officers run over during arrest, suspect under judicial control

In Montauban, a 24-year-old man fled in a car as police attempted to arrest him, running over three officers, one of whom suffered a slight hand injury. The driver has been placed under judicial control.

French poultry sector wants to produce more in response to imports

The French poultry industry plans to build 2,200 new chicken coops by 2035 to reduce its dependence on imports, while chicken consumption reaches 25.6 kg per person per year.

Orphéopolis calls for donations to support police orphans

The president of the Orphéopolis association, Hervé Poyet, presented its work supporting police orphans and launched a call for donations to fund this mission sustainably.

Châlons-en-Champagne: 36 job cuts planned at hospital by 2031

The management of the Châlons hospital details the elimination of 36 full-time equivalent positions by 2031, through non-replacement of natural departures.

Romilly-sur-Seine : les municipales annulées, nouvelles élections en janvier-février

Le tribunal administratif a annulé les élections municipales de mars à Romilly-sur-Seine en raison d'une mention manquante sur le bulletin de la liste victorieuse. De nouvelles élections sont fixées les 31 janvier et 7 février.

Controversy at Institut de France after tribute to Jacques Bainville

A tribute to royalist historian Jacques Bainville has caused a crisis at the Institut de France, with several academicians denouncing an attack following the condemnation of the Academy of Sciences.

History and geography teacher convicted for asking students for nude photos

A history and geography teacher at a middle school has been convicted for soliciting nude photos from his students.

La Grande-Motte: an damning administrative report for the municipal police

An administrative investigation reveals sexist and racist remarks as well as physical violence within the La Grande-Motte municipal police, with no reaction from the hierarchy. Two complaints have been filed.

New Caledonia: eight new French citizens naturalized

Eight people officially obtained French citizenship on November 3, 2026, during a ceremony held at the prefectural residence in New Caledonia.

Mont-de-Marsan: firefighter assaulted during callout

In Mont-de-Marsan, a man violently opposed the treatment of his friend suffering from a medical emergency by firefighters, requiring police intervention.

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: busy municipal council meeting November 5

The Roquebrune-Cap-Martin municipal council meets on November 5 to examine land, budget and youth files, as well as the award of the title of honorary citizen to Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy.

CNRS switches 50,000 mailboxes to a French free software solution

The CNRS is abandoning Microsoft and migrating 50,000 mailboxes to a French free software solution, amid a debate on digital sovereignty.

Debate on the impact of AI on students' interest in mathematics

Teachers and observers are questioning the impact of artificial intelligence on learning and students' interest in mathematics.