Events

Prompsat: fire station burgled, truck stolen

The fire station in Prompsat, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, was burgled overnight from October 31 to November 1 and a truck was stolen; a call for witnesses has been issued.

Death of doctor Paul Chauvin in Draguignan

Surgeon Paul Chauvin, a key figure in healthcare access in Draguignan, died on October 29, 2026, at the age of 81.

Dentist Denis Cuisinier retires in Venarey-Les Laumes

After nearly 60 years in practice, dentist Denis Cuisinier worked his last day on October 23, with a successor already secured.

Le Mans: bakery burglarized on Halloween night

The Chez Charlotte et Robin bakery, on Rue de Sablé in Le Mans, was burglarized on the night of October 31 to November 1, 2026. The manager found a smashed window and an emptied cash register; a complaint has been filed.

Art schools mobilize against deteriorating working conditions

From Dunkirk to Marseille, students and teachers at fine arts schools are denouncing deteriorating working conditions. In Lyon, a general meeting brought together around 300 people on Monday, October 26.

Le Havre: family man injured with a bladed weapon by his wife in Saint-Nicolas district

On Friday, October 30, a man was injured with a bladed weapon by his partner on Rue de Prony, in the Saint-Nicolas district of Le Havre.

Toulouse: 93-year-old resident found dead in nursing home, suspicious bruises

A 93-year-old woman was found dead in her room at a nursing home in Toulouse on October 31, 2026. The doctor deemed some bruises suspicious and refused to issue the burial permit.

President of INSP juries criticises candidates' lack of historical knowledge

In a report published on October 30, Philippe Mahé, president of the juries for the 2026 entrance exams at INSP, deplores the historical gaps among candidates, who are too focused on current events.

Man from the Côte d'Azur killed in Ukraine, his father fights to repatriate the body

Angel Frédéric Bastardy, originally from the Alpes-Maritimes, was killed by a Russian drone strike in the Donbass on October 16; his father is fighting to have his remains repatriated to France.

France linkFrançais tué en Ukraine, rapatriement du corps

Montpellier: Airbnb party turns violent, young man arrested with a knife

On the night of October 30 to 31 in Montpellier, an Airbnb gathering turned into a confrontation; a young man was arrested while in possession of a knife.

Caumont-sur-Durance: man in his thirties killed with a bladed weapon near a nightclub

A man in his thirties died following a stabbing attack on the night of October 30-31 in Caumont-sur-Durance. An investigation has been opened.

Airbus's first test A380 flew in Toulouse

The Airbus A380 registered F-WWOW landed in Toulouse on 28 October after a one-and-a-half-hour flight; Airbus has not yet decided on its retirement.

Nancy: a man in a coma after an assault on Stanislas Square

A 36-year-old man was plunged into a coma following an assault on Stanislas Square in Nancy during the night of October 10 to 11. An investigation is underway.

Bill introduced to make mention of "great replacement" illegal

Green MPs Sabrina Sebaihi and Steevy Gustave introduced on Friday, October 30 at the National Assembly a bill aimed at making mention of the "great replacement" theory illegal.

Woerth: mayor denies rumor of armed vandals in the village

A post claiming that armed individuals had broken windows in Woerth on October 31 circulated on social media. The mayor denounces it as fake news.

Man dies in house fire in Stiring-Wendel

A house fire in Stiring-Wendel, in Moselle, killed its owner, a man in his fifties, early Saturday, October 31.

Côtes-d'Armor: series of burglaries in Loudéac region

Several municipalities in the Loudéac region (Saint-Caradec, Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Thélo) are calling for vigilance after a series of burglaries in late October 2026.

Nogent-sur-Oise: car dealership looted, three individuals arrested

During the night of October 30, police from Creil responded to a theft of parts at a garage in Nogent-sur-Oise and arrested three individuals.

Higher education part-time instructors mobilize against job insecurity

The 170,000 part-time instructors in higher education, who provide 20% of class hours, denounce their extreme job insecurity and want to weigh on the 2027 budget and the presidential election. A movement launched on October 8 has gathered more than 250 testimonies.

Worrying disappearance of a 90-year-old Frenchman residing in Belgium

Fernand Deroo, 90, has not been seen since October 29, 2026, from his nursing home in Belgium. Belgian police have issued a search notice; the man may be in Dunkirk.

France linkFrançais de 90 ans disparu, pourrait être à Dunkerque

Young LR activists face the start of Bruno Retailleau's campaign

Since late October, The Republicans (LR) have been conducting a leafleting campaign across France under the slogan "Restore Order," driven by a young guard claiming a "uninhibited right-wing" stance.

Morbihan: DIR Ouest truck struck on RN24, driver on the run

A DIR Ouest truck was struck on Friday, October 30, 2026 on the RN24 in Morbihan. The driver of the car fled on foot.

October audiences: historic gap between CNews and BFMTV

In October, only 0.002 points separated CNews from BFMTV, marking the smallest historical gap between the two news channels.

Val-de-Reuil: Gunshot then barricaded man, police intervention

Police intervened in Val-de-Reuil on October 31, 2026 after a gunshot was heard; the man surrendered in late morning.

Gironde: surveillance cameras cut with angle grinder

In the night of October 31 to November 1, poles equipped with surveillance cameras were vandalized in Le Pian-Médoc, an act denounced by the mayor.

In Andechy, Halloween party in church sparks debate

Since October 31, a Halloween party organized in Andechy church (Somme) by the festival committee has divided residents, some saying they are outraged.

Avirey-Lingey: third edition of the Halloween parade

About twenty children paraded through the streets of Avirey-Lingey on October 31 for the third edition of the Halloween parade organized by the village association.

Sarthe: Travellers leave the former Meral factory in Aubigné-Racan

About twenty caravans illegally installed since October 29 on the site of the former Meral factory left the premises on November 1.

Aisne: ban on artificially feeding wild boar sparks debate

Since October 15 and until February 15, hunters in Aisne must no longer bait wild boar. The president of the departmental federation maintains this position despite opposition from a large portion of its members.