Events

Gironde: person struck by train in Mérignac, traffic suspended

On Monday, November 9, a person was struck by a train in Mérignac, causing the suspension of traffic on the Bordeaux-Le Verdon line for several hours.

Le Vernet: class closed on emergency basis after discovery of toxic mold

The municipality of Le Vernet, in Haute-Garonne, urgently closed an elementary school class after the discovery of massive mold whose toxicity was confirmed by tests.

Meurchin: young man seriously injured by a bladed weapon

Overnight from Saturday to Sunday, a young man was seriously injured by a bladed weapon in Meurchin, in the Pas-de-Calais department.

Illegal animal transports: partial acquittal and convictions at Domaine de Baconnes in the Marne

The court delivered its ruling on November 9: Michel Bourgouin and the SARL Domaine de Baconnes were acquitted of most of the illicit animal transports they were accused of but convicted for the remainder, with Thomas Bourgouin convicted on all counts.

At 23, Lindsay Chauffeton launches artisan soapmaking in family farm in Reilhac

Lindsay Chauffeton has launched an artisan soapmaking business using goat's milk from the family farm's Vigne Haute operation, in Reilhac, thereby diversifying the farm's activities.

Former Parisian councilor Jean-Luc Romero-Michel reveals he has cancer

Former Parisian councilor Jean-Luc Romero-Michel announces that he has anal cancer and anticipates homophobic remarks.

Loiret: Couple sentenced by assize court for neighbor's death in 2020

The Loiret assize court sentenced a man and a woman for their involvement in the shooting death of their neighbor in February 2020, at the end of a two-day trial.

Seine-Maritime: Man tried for theft of several hundred liters of fuel from his employer

An employee of a transport company in Seine-Maritime has been found guilty of stealing at least 400 liters of fuel from his employer.

Ruel delicatessen boss convicted for arson at his company in Sarthe

The Le Mans criminal court found Bruno Ruel guilty of setting fire to his company in Bonnétable in March 2023 and defrauding his insurer, to which he must pay 5.8 million euros.

Conference on major nature protection laws

At a conference on major nature protection laws, representatives of the state, local authorities and associations compared their visions on ways to move from ambition to results.

Building professionals and elected officials reflect on the reuse of heritage

At the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, architects, engineers, citizen collectives and elected officials reflected on possible new uses for remarkable buildings to combat real estate waste.

Dijon: Fluonir startup develops fluorescence imaging for cancer surgery

Founded in March by two Dijon-based researchers, Fluonir has developed a fluorescence imaging technology designed to better visualize tumors and their metastases during surgery.

Wood pigeon counts on Pyrenean passes during migration

The Groupe d'investigations sur la faune sauvage is organizing wood pigeon counts during migration on four Pyrenean passes, with hunting federations.

Lyon: Tenants at 113 Rue Servient without heating for several weeks

Residents of a building in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement are denouncing a prolonged heating outage; Grand Lyon Habitat says it is conducting investigations to find the cause.

Tille and Venelle: Return of France services in question

At the community council, elected officials from Tille and Venelle debated the return of a France services desk to assist users with their administrative procedures.

Paris: 15th arrondissement police station officer retired after racist remarks

A police officer at the Paris 15th arrondissement police station is retired after making racist remarks ("all black people look alike").

Near-collision between two planes, including an Air France flight, during takeoff in Los Angeles

Two planes, including an Air France aircraft, found themselves approximately 120 meters apart during takeoff above Los Angeles, narrowly avoiding a collision.

France linkavion d'Air France impliqué dans le quasi-accident

Ailly-sur-Noye wins first flower in Towns and Villages in Bloom competition

The municipality of Ailly-sur-Noye wins a first flower in the Towns and Villages in Bloom competition, illustrated by the decorations of the show Le Souffle de la Terre.

Maing municipal council welcomes two new councilors

Two new councilors have entered the municipal council of Maing, in the Nord department.

Vendredi Prize 2026 rewards young adult literature

The Vendredi Prize, the main young adult literature award created ten years ago, is to be presented on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Valenciennes hospital, financial exception in hospital landscape

With 45% more activity for 26% more staff, Valenciennes hospital shows positive financial results thanks to a management delegation and doctor accountability, a model Sarah Knafo wants to reproduce.

La Colle-sur-Loup: citizen olive harvest for canteens

In La Colle-sur-Loup, the town hall organized a first citizen harvest of municipal olive trees, previously unexploited, for canteens and individuals.

Brignoles: immersive course to raise awareness of hiring discrimination

The Ouest Haut Var Mission locale is organizing three days of workshops in Brignoles, including an immersive installation designed to make participants feel the emotions of discrimination victims.

Cyberattack at Smartbox: customers' names and email addresses potentially exposed

The gift box specialist detected unauthorized access to one of its platforms on November 3. Bank details and passwords would not be affected.

Paris: pizzeria employees on the Champs-Élysées on strike for ten days

On strike for ten days, employees of a pizzeria on the Champs-Élysées denounce 'toxic management'.

Ardèche: Corderies Tournonaises invests 1.3 million euros

Acquired by the Alizon group in 2020, the Corderies Tournonaises of Soyons have built a new workshop of over 1,000 square meters to develop their activities.

Alsace: rain returns in October but deficits persist

Precipitation totals rose in October in Alsace, however with a deficit of around 9% compared to the 1991-2020 average according to Aprona.

Engine failure off Miquelon: SNSM tows fishing boat

The fishing boat Le Molipa suffered an engine failure on the morning of Monday, November 9 near Miquelon; SNSM rescuers towed it back to port.

Le Tréport: two herring festivals on the same weekend

Two herring festivals took place on the same weekend in Le Tréport, with a positive assessment by merchants and fishermen.

France will ban factory ships over 25 meters from its coasts

Marine Minister Catherine Chabaud announced the launch of a process to ban ships over 25 meters from the French coastal zone, starting with the eastern part of the English Channel.

Hyères: specialized class for autistic children at the îles d'Or elementary school

The îles d'Or elementary school has welcomed, since the start of the school year, a unique system for children with autism spectrum disorders, with six students already supported.

Somme valley ranked among exceptional geological sites

The terrace system of the Somme valley, in Caours, appears on the third list of world geological heritage unveiled by the International Union of Geological Sciences.

Passais-Villages: wood pile fire spreads to garage

Monday, November 9, 2026, a wood pile fire broke out in Passais-Villages in the Orne department and spread to a garage.

Chef Eloi Spinnler announces two new all-you-can-eat buffets in Paris

Chef Eloi Spinnler announces the opening of two new all-you-can-eat buffets in Paris, described as large restaurants of 1,000 m2.