Events

Reims: man tried for rapes of five women after his concerts

A 53-year-old man is appearing before the Marne criminal court in Reims for rapes reported by five women after his concerts in bars. He contests all the facts.

Ferreira case: new trial at Saint-Brieuc assizes from 5 to 13 November

The François Ferreira case, involving a Loudéac resident who disappeared in February 2023, is being tried again before the Côtes-d'Armor assizes from 5 to 13 November 2026 for murder, kidnapping and concealment of a corpse.

McDonald's continues its expansion in rural France

The McDonald's chain, which operates more than 1,600 restaurants in France, is continuing to target rural areas for new openings.

Cauterets pools heating oil orders for its residents

Faced with a 60% increase in heating oil prices over one year, the municipality of Cauterets is proposing to pool its residents' orders to negotiate better rates.

Menton wants to double its local supplies in collective catering by 2029

Menton's central kitchen, which produces more than 355,000 meals per year, aims to raise its sourcing of local and sustainable products to 100% by 2029.

The 7 a.m. TV news, Wednesday, November 4

Top stories: the U.S. elections, the minimum wage increase that would weigh on businesses, and the security arrangements for the November 5 strike.

Cherbourg-Bayonne rail freight train breakdown: traffic suspended until further notice

Following the breakdown of the Cherbourg-Bayonne rail freight train that occurred on October 25, 2026 in Manche, expert assessments are underway and traffic is suspended until further notice.

8th economic meetings of the Chauny Tergnier La Fère agglomeration

The Chauny Forum hosts on November 3 the 8th economic meetings of the agglomeration, a "Special business leader" edition aimed at attracting companies.

Golfech nuclear plant: three human errors behind alarms in October

The monthly report of the Golfech nuclear plant lists several technical anomalies in October 2026 due to human error, including a button pressed by mistake and deleted data.

Arc-lès-Gray: Le Paindwich restaurant will not reopen after vandalism

Targeted by a series of acts of vandalism in October, the Le Paindwich restaurant at the Strepp' in Arc-lès-Gray will not reopen, its managers having discovered a new bullet impact on their storefront.

Méréville: cat killed at owners' home by hunting dogs

During a hunt by the Pulligny ACCA, two dogs whose GPS beacons were no longer working entered a property in Méréville and killed the couple's cat, who say they are in shock.

Octroi de mer: Brussels seeks to broaden eligible Réunionese production

The European Commission wants to allow new Réunionese production to benefit from a reduced octroi de mer to support the local economy, without any price guarantee.

Roger Boulanger from Reims, the last survivor of Struthof, celebrates his 100th birthday

Roger Boulanger, the last French survivor of the Struthof concentration camp, celebrated his centenary in a nursing home in the Marne.

Closure of the 4 As bowling alley in Belfort

The 4 As bowling alley in Belfort welcomed its last customers on October 31 after twenty years in business; the activity is to be relocated to a future complex.

Series of burglaries in Pays de Bray: gendarmerie calls for vigilance

Burglaries of homes and businesses are multiplying in Pays de Bray, in Seine-Maritime, and the Neufchâtel gendarmerie is calling for caution.

Rexecode study highlights French companies' net margins among the lowest in Europe

Rexecode explains that the stability of the gross margin rate since 1990 is misleading: French companies' net margins are declining and rank among the lowest in Europe.

Military logistics, NATO's weak point in the face of the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is forcing Western armies to review their plans and increase their mass, revealing NATO's logistical weaknesses, particularly regarding deployment times.

Mistral and Thales cooperate with Palantir within NATO

French companies Mistral and Thales are cooperating with American firm Palantir as part of NATO, according to a weekly defense and intelligence review. A Russian spy ship has also been reported in Scottish waters.

French watchmaking relocates production to Alsace

France's leading watchmaker has relocated its production to an Alsatian village after 25 years in Madagascar, with up to 1,000 watches assembled per day.

SFR: inter-union calls for strike, CSE rejected in summary ruling on sale

The Paris judicial court has rejected SFR's CSE claims in summary proceedings as part of the sale project to Bouygues, Iliad and Orange; the inter-union calls for a strike on November 3.

Marseille fireman gives testimony after attack on his truck

A month after a fire engine was set alight during a high school students' demonstration in Marseille, a naval firefighter testifies about the assault he suffered and its consequences.

La Poste diversifies its activities in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray

Facing a drop in mail volume, La Poste is diversifying its activities at its site in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, notably towards meal delivery, to maintain operations and jobs.

Teddy Riner convicted on appeal in his tax dispute

The Versailles court of appeal confirmed the tax authorities' position, recognizing judoka Teddy Riner as guilty of having understated his taxes via luxury vehicles from his rental company.

Captain Guillaume Boutin takes command of the Soissons gendarmerie company

Captain Guillaume Boutin, 32 years old, takes over the head of the Soissons gendarmerie company and its 95 gendarmes.

The Burger King in Caudry will open and recruit with France Travail

The future Burger King restaurant in Caudry is preparing to open and is seeking employees in partnership with France Travail.

A tattoo artist from Lannemezan sentenced for undeclared work and money laundering

On November 3, the Tarbes Criminal Court sentenced a former tattoo artist from Lannemezan to a suspended prison sentence for undeclared work, money laundering, and false declarations, following the discovery of €16,567 in undeclared funds.

In Masnières, the Café de l'Escaut has regained its regulars

The Café de l'Escaut in Masnières in the Nord department has regained its clientele and is multiplying its events.

A Frenchman from Aude killed by drone strike in Ukraine, his father wants to repatriate the body

A Frenchman serving in the Ukrainian army, from Aude, was killed in a drone strike on the front. His father is fighting to repatriate his body to France and have his last wishes respected.

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Seven men on trial in Nancy for robberies committed in 2008 and 2009

Seven men stand trial at the assizes court in Nancy for an armed robbery in Conflans-en-Jarnisy and an attempted robbery in Bar-le-Duc, incidents dating back to 2008 and 2009.