Events

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.

Mother of five on trial for threatening staff at a care facility

A 36-year-old woman, already convicted six times, is appearing in court for having threatened staff and the director of the facility housing her.

Biguglia: four Corsican groups in solidarity concert for firefighters

On November 12, Eppò, I Chjami Aghjalesi, L'Arcusgi and I Voci di a Gravona will perform at the Charles-Rocchi cultural center in Biguglia at a charity concert organized by UDPSIS 2B for the benefit of firefighters' orphans.

Pensions: viral post on billionaires' wealth fact-checked

A post claiming that the combined wealth of French billionaires would fund only 19 months of pensions is examined and put into perspective.

Safran invests in the UK, lacking budget guarantees in France

Safran is investing in the UK, where public support for aerospace is considered clearer than in France. The French executive has not guaranteed in the 2027 draft budget bill the 300 million euros annually promised for the sector.

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Côtes-d'Armor: substantial resources deployed to find missing surfer at Trestel

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, substantial resources were deployed to find a surfer who reportedly went missing at Trestel beach, in Trévou-Tréguignec.

Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirms French commitment to two-state solution

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot states that French diplomacy will continue to push for a two-state solution, regardless of the outcome of the legislative elections in Israel.

AI workers file complaint against Scale AI, including in France

Five independent workers have filed a complaint against the US company Scale AI in four European countries, including France, denouncing excessive collection of their personal data.

Military equipment lacking by the French armed forces for high-intensity warfare

As Emmanuel Macron seeks to prepare the armed forces for high-intensity warfare, an article lists five capability gaps that could weigh in the event of conflict.

French Handisport Federation: data breach claimed

A cybercriminal claims a data breach affecting more than 1,000 members and former members of the French Handisport Federation, with names, contact details and dates of birth exposed.

New Caledonia: crisis exercise ahead of cyclone season

The New Caledonian armed forces organized a coordination exercise with firefighters, gendarmes, and the high commissioner's office ahead of the cyclone season.

Marseille: young man seriously injured by gunfire at Air Bel housing estate

A shooting broke out on the evening of October 27, 2026 at the Air Bel housing estate in Marseille. A man in his twenties was seriously injured by gunfire.

Godewaersvelde: Wybo project divides municipal council

The Wybo project was adopted by 9 votes to 7 at the Godewaersvelde municipal council, revealing divisions among elected officials.

Montaigu: future of village's last café uncertain after disagreement with town hall

Montaigu's café « Au coin de l'église » could close due to non-renewal of its derogatory lease, because of a disagreement with the municipality.

Onco'quelicot, an association to make up for hospital shortcomings in oncology

An association, Onco'quelicot, is mobilizing to compensate for hospital shortcomings in oncology patient care.

Guadeloupe: drinking water access crisis worsens with drought

The Guadeloupe archipelago has been experiencing a drinking water access crisis for about ten years, worsened by persistent drought in October 2026.

Retailleau links "migratory disorder" and "security disorder"

The LR presidential candidate states on Europe 1-CNews that there is a link between migratory disorder and security disorder, calling to "open their eyes".

Florian Philippot denounces plan to send nuclear-warhead Rafales

Florian Philippot reacts to Wall Street Journal information that France is considering sending Rafales equipped with nuclear-warhead missiles, with several European countries.

14% of French people consider taking out credit to finance Christmas

According to a Havas study, 14% of French people say they are ready to take out consumer credit to finance gifts and Christmas meals.

Maine-et-Loire: system to replace illegal use of fire hydrants

The Syndicat d'Eau de l'Anjou has inaugurated a system intended for professionals and local authorities that were illegally using fire hydrants to obtain water.

Saône-et-Loire: suspect arrested with 40 kg of cocaine remains in detention

Two individuals transporting 40 kg of cocaine were arrested in July by gendarmes; one of the suspects remains in prison.

L'Express announces ban on AI-generated articles

L'Express magazine indicates that it now refuses to publish articles generated by artificial intelligence.

Retailleau accuse La France insoumise de légitimer la violence

Bruno Retailleau, candidat LR à la présidentielle, a affirmé que « la violence est légitimée par La France insoumise » et dénoncé un « privilège rouge ».

Near Caen, man tried for sexual assault on ex-partner

A young man appeared before the Caen court for having sexually assaulted his ex-partner in her sleep, struggling to explain himself.

The police prefecture warns about "swatting" and its consequences

The police prefecture reminds that false emergency calls that unnecessarily mobilise intervention forces are punishable by two years' imprisonment and a €38,000 fine.

Flash audit by the IGF on the social landlord ACM Habitat in Montpellier

The General Inspectorate of Finances intervened at the headquarters of the Montpellier social landlord ACM Habitat on 29 September. Michaël Delafosse refers to a national audit.

Alain Minc rates Macron's second term as "mediocre" to "catastrophic"

Former political adviser Alain Minc, who supported Emmanuel Macron in 2017, believes his second term oscillates between "mediocre" and "catastrophic".

2027 presidential election: Retailleau, Knafo and Panot invited to morning programs

Bruno Retailleau, Sarah Knafo and Mathilde Panot are the main guests on the morning programs. Yaël Braun-Pivet calls for a single candidate for the centrist bloc, citing Gérard Larcher as a possible fallback.