Events

Metz: Firefighters intervene with large ladder on Foch Avenue

Firefighters intervened on Foch Avenue in Metz this Friday, deploying the large ladder and interrupting traffic in one direction.

The president of CFTC Police involved in a failure to comply case in Paris

The president of CFTC Police and CNews commentator allegedly fled a police check on October 31 in Paris, nearly running over an officer. Revealed by Le Canard enchaîné, the case concerns the cancellation of his failure to comply.

A sick mule taken in at the La Tanière zoo-shelter

Fantasia, an eight-year-old mule suffering from a tumor and abandoned in her pasture, has been taken in by the La Tanière zoo-shelter in Eure-et-Loir.

Personal data: Tinder sanctioned for concealing information

Tinder has been sanctioned for hiding part of the information it holds about its users regarding personal data.

Charente: Le Manslois cheese factory launches an appeal for help

Hit by a heatwave summer and rising milk prices, the Le Manslois cheese factory, an emblematic product of Charente since 1962, is launching an appeal for general mobilization to avoid its disappearance.

Aubenas: Jules-Froment high school contests allegations of racism and breaches of secularism

One month after Charlie Hebdo revelations about incidents of racism and breaches of secularism at the private Jules-Froment high school in Aubenas, teachers and students seek to restore the truth.

Mulhouse reopens a shopping street to cars

The city of Mulhouse has decided to reopen one of its main shopping streets to motor traffic, following the example of Besançon and Avignon, in order to support local commerce.

Wind energy: Nantes Administrative Court of Appeal rejects appeal against an authorization

The Nantes Administrative Court of Appeal has rejected an application by the Apeljou association and individuals seeking the annulment of an environmental authorization and a derogation for a wind farm project.

Bakers in the Ardennes note an increase in Sunday closures

The president of the Ardennes Federation of Artisan Bakers-Pastry Chefs laments that more and more bakers have stopped working on Sundays since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Euro 7 standard comes into force on November 29 for new cars

The European Union introduces the Euro 7 standard starting November 29, 2026, which targets fine particles from braking and tires for the first time.

Crafts Fair and Sainte-Cécile Fair in Grandvilliers

This weekend, Grandvilliers is hosting a crafts and skills fair as well as the Sainte-Cécile fair, notably highlighting Boulonnais draft horses.

Toulouse: medical student charged with rape of two patients

A 22-year-old medical student has been formally charged with rape and sexual assault following accusations from two patients treated at the Rangueil and Purpan emergency departments in Toulouse.

Méru: employee lost a finger phalanx while carrying logs alone

Nearly two years after the incident, an employee from Méru injured his hand while carrying logs alone remains on medical leave; the case has come back into the spotlight.

Toulouse: man sentenced for two shots fired at a car

The Toulouse correctional court sentenced a 29-year-old man for an assault that occurred in April 2025 in Tournefeuille, following an apparent road dispute linked to drug trafficking.

Aude: Porsche clocked at 206 km/h on A9 at La Palme, vehicle impounded

A Porsche Taycan GTS was clocked at 206 km/h on the A9 motorway on November 3, 2026, at La Palme, in Aude. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver will have to pay 1,500 euros.

Toulouse: 92-year-old man dies after choking at restaurant

On November 11, a 92-year-old man died in a Toulouse restaurant after choking on a mouthful in front of his family. An investigation has been opened.

Alençon: motorcyclist hospitalized after falling in a roundabout

On Friday, November 13 shortly after 12:30 p.m., a solo motorcyclist involved in an accident fell in a roundabout in Alençon and was transported to the hospital.

Péronne: a punitive expedition tried under CRPC

A case involving a punitive expedition based on rumors, dating back to late September 2026, was tried on November 9 before the Péronne court using the early admission of guilt procedure (CRPC).

Mulhouse: 135 kg of hookah tobacco seized in a shisha bar

Customs officers seized more than 135 kg of hookah tobacco in a shisha bar in Mulhouse; the prefect of Haut-Rhin ordered its closure for three months.

Bailleul: a car in the ditch on Petite-Verte Street

A car fell into a ditch on Petite-Verte Street in Bailleul. The accident was reported without further details on any potential victims.

Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes: better pain management for elderly people

A local initiative in Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes focuses on learning how to manage pain in elderly people.

Ultrasound to help blind and visually impaired people 'see again'

A laboratory explores the use of ultrasound to enable blind and visually impaired people to perceive their environment.

Cyberattack: patient data stolen from Reims University Hospital

Reims University Hospital was the victim of a hack targeting an external medical software vendor used until April 2026 to remotely access patients' imaging results.

Hirson: motorcyclist airlifted after collision with agricultural vehicle

This Friday, November 13, a violent accident pitted a motorcycle against an agricultural vehicle at the exit of Hirson, at the intersection of the D1043 and D74; the motorcyclist was airlifted.

E-bike rider going the wrong way stopped with large quantity of cannabis

A man riding an electric scooter against traffic was stopped in possession of a significant amount of cannabis.

Vertou: free media library access reserved for students with highest honors sparks controversy

In Vertou (Loire-Atlantique), the town hall has reserved since September free media library membership for 12-18 year olds only for students who obtained a "very good" distinction, a choice denounced by two middle school students behind a petition.

Épernay: urban heating network extension works close street

In Épernay, construction work to extend the urban heating network has closed the street to vehicle traffic, while pedestrian passage remains open.

Vaucluse: 38-year-old man dies of cardiac arrest while driving in Velleron

A 38-year-old man lost his life in Velleron (Vaucluse), likely due to a cardiac arrest while behind the wheel of his vehicle.

Étupes: 13-year-old adolescent held in police custody for gymnasium fire

A 13-and-a-half-year-old student was placed in police custody in Étupes, suspected of setting fire to his middle school's gymnasium to cancel the parent-teacher meeting.