Events

An educational booklet from the National Education Ministry intended for high school students sparks debate

An educational booklet intended for first-year high school teachers, mentioning in particular Cédric Herrou and systemic racism, reveals, according to the article, the guidelines of the National Education Ministry.

A complaint for incitement to racial hatred filed against Christine Kelly

A complaint for incitement to racial hatred was filed on Wednesday against journalist Christine Kelly, following her remarks on Europe 1 stating that “many migrants were rapists.”

Toulouse: University Hospital elevator injures two porters

At Toulouse University Hospital, a new elevator intended for patient transport turns out to be too short and has caused injuries to two porters at Rangueil Hospital.

The « La France moche » ranking calls out invasive advertising

The association Paysages de France unveils its annual ranking of cities invaded by advertising, denouncing the impact of invasive advertising on landscapes.

Niederhaslach recognized as natural disaster area

The municipality of Niederhaslach, in the Bas-Rhin, has been recognized as a natural disaster area following the floods and mudslides of May 31, 2026; three other municipalities were rejected.

New consumer credit rules from November 20, 2026

Consumer credit rules change on November 20, 2026 to better prevent over-indebtedness, extending to mini-loans, split payments and loans of up to 100,000 euros.

Aeronautics and defense: French and British industrialists tighten their cooperation

Faced with American unpredictability, France and the United Kingdom are stepping up their industrial cooperation in aeronautics and defense after Brexit tensions.

Three people poisoned by carbon monoxide in the Oise

In Thury-en-Valois, three people were poisoned by carbon monoxide on the evening of October 27, with a generator running in their home. Firefighters are calling for vigilance.

20-year-old driver dies in road accident in Calvados

A 20-year-old man died in a road accident that occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Landelles-et-Coupigny, in the south of Calvados.

Pontarlier: JouéClub closes its downtown store

Due to lack of profitability and facing a drop in turnover, JouéClub management is closing its downtown store in Pontarlier, keeping the one at Grands Planchants.

Lyon: Trial of the Paramedic after the Death of Iris and Warren

In the Lyon correctional court, Iris's mother urged judges to prevent the paramedic who killed her daughter and Warren from driving again. The judgment is expected on Tuesday, 27 October.

Leak of Over 900,000 French License Plate Records

A hacker claims to hold 847,064 unique license plates linked to personal data, offered for sale on the dark web. More than 905,000 records would be affected.

Paris: Tuileries Tunnel closed for two weeks to cyclists and pedestrians

The Tuileries Tunnel in Paris will be closed for two weeks to cyclists and pedestrians, making passage impossible according to users.

National recall of salmon pizza sold at Leclerc

A salmon pizza sold in Leclerc stores across France is subject to a recall due to a possible risk of foreign objects. A refund is offered.

Elbeuf: tenant lives with rats and in the cold after ceiling collapse

In Elbeuf, in Seine-Maritime, a 21-year-old tenant denounces the lack of repairs nearly a month after the collapse of her bedroom ceiling, living with rats and in the cold.

Isques: two men arrested for transporting 44 people in a van

Two men were arrested in Isques (Pas-de-Calais) for having transported 44 people in a van, in a context of migrant trafficking.

Tavaco: man arrested after grocery store robbery

A man suspected of robbing a Tavaco grocery store on October 19 was arrested by gendarmes at the start of the week. He is to be tried Thursday in immediate appearance.

Loire-Atlantique: two schools burglarized in Loireauxence, computers stolen

Two public schools in Loireauxence were burglarized within a few days and computers were stolen; the gendarmerie has opened an investigation.

Brittany: private radar cars have recorded thousands of speeding offenses

Since 2020, private radar cars have been circulating in Brittany and have issued thousands of tickets for speeding.

Miquelon: tug-of-war over flood prevention plan funds

The president of the Conseil territorial and the mayor of Miquelon-Langlade are opposing each other by letter over the use of PAPI funds and the financing of village protection works.

Investigation into the prostitution of minors in Saint-Nazaire

An investigation by Ouest-France questions the reality and detection of the sexual exploitation of minors in Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique.

Worrying disappearance of 56-year-old man in Pau, witness appeal launched

The national police of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department has launched a witness appeal to find a 56-year-old man whose disappearance in Pau is considered worrying.

Real estate agency director fired after leading a double life

An executive managing several real estate agencies in the Grand Est region was fired after conducting secret relationships with two colleagues. The Court of Cassation ruled on the case.

Two young gendarmes commended after arrest of copper thieves

During the command handover of the Rethel company, two gendarmes were honored for their responsiveness during the arrest of copper thieves.

Retailleau opposes his project to that of Marine Le Pen

Bruno Retailleau asserts that France will not recover through more state-driven social policies and distinguishes his project from that of Marine Le Pen.

liO bus leaves A750 and falls into a ditch near Montpellier, five lightly injured

An liO bus left the A750 and slid into a ditch on Wednesday morning in the Gignac-Montpellier direction. Five of the nine passengers were slightly injured.

Cévennes episode: 26 communes in Gard declared in a state of natural disaster

Following the severe weather at the end of September, 26 communes in Gard have been declared in a state of natural disaster.

Renault sells its F1 engine plant in Viry-Châtillon to Belgium's Dumarey

Renault has announced the sale of its historic plant in Viry-Châtillon to the Belgian group Dumarey, with the 150 employees and site assets taken over. This closes the chapter on French engines in Formula 1.