Events

The Sixth Republic promised by Mélenchon faces political and legal obstacles

Manuel Bompard reaffirms LFI's will to move to a Sixth Republic via a constituent assembly and a referendum on Article 11. Several obstacles would stand in the way of a President Mélenchon.

Squash season: warning against poisoning

As squash season approaches, tips are recalled to check whether a vegetable is toxic and avoid poisoning.

Ardèche: a mayor mobilises to keep his village's gendarmerie

The mayor of an Ardèche commune of 200 inhabitants appeals to the Interior Minister to avoid the closure of its gendarmerie.

Upsa continues its investments in Agen for health sovereignty

The Upsa pharmaceutical laboratory, based in Agen, is betting on well-being and continuing its investments, backed by its Origine France Garantie label.

Near Soissons, woman seriously injured by her own dog

A 49-year-old woman was bitten on the arms and legs by her dog on Monday, October 26, in Pasly, a town bordering Soissons; she was treated by firefighters and the SMUR.

An amateur rugby player aged 23 dies after a collapse

Axel, 23 years old, rugby player of US Pays de Gex, has died after a collapse occurring at the end of the match, announced his club.

Expert warns of 400 fake IT support incidents via Microsoft Teams

Arnaud Wallon documents more than 400 fake IT support incidents on Microsoft Teams, involving mail bombing, fake technicians, and sometimes ransomware.

Vénissieux: Algerian suspected of squatting rearrested then back in the house

In Vénissieux, a family denounces repeated squatting and damage. A 29-year-old Algerian arrested in the house is said to have returned the next day; the family mentions an OQTF.

Montauban: 61-year-old female scooter rider seriously injured after letting pedestrian pass

A 61-year-old female scooter rider was hit by a car on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Montauban while she was letting a pedestrian pass. She was taken to the hospital, seriously injured.

Storm in Val-de-Marne: natural disaster status denied to seven affected towns

After a violent storm, natural disaster status was denied to the seven affected municipalities in Val-de-Marne.

Côte-d'Or: Liernais horticulturist perpetuates chrysanthemum tradition

Anthony Rousseau, a horticulturist in Liernais, is one of the last traditional chrysanthemum producers and generates a fifth of his revenue before All Saints' Day.

Nuits-Saint-Georges: sale of a municipal plot for €565,000 sparks debate

The Nuits-Saint-Georges municipal council has approved putting a municipal plot valued at €565,506 up for sale, a decision contested over the method, with an urban planning commission announced for November 10.

Philippot claims Macronist candidates are collapsing and pressure is mounting on Macron

Florian Philippot argues that Macronist candidates are collapsing in the presidential election and that pressure for Emmanuel Macron's resignation is increasing.

Sophia Antipolis fintech Fundbot raises 1.1 million dollars

The Nice-based fintech Fundbot has raised 1.1 million dollars, bringing total funds raised since 2023 to 2.6 million dollars. It aims to accelerate its expansion in Africa and develop its AI tools for SMEs.

In Ardèche, elected officials and farmers mobilized against Burger King opening in Rosières

More than 200 people gathered at the call of the Confédération paysanne against the opening of a Burger King in the Vernades area of Rosières. Elected officials, residents and farmers denounce a project contrary to the "Ardèche spirit".

Savoie: Ferroglobe employees call on Brussels over the future of French silicon

Employees of the Ferroglobe plant in Montricher-Albanne and elected officials gathered in front of the European Parliament to alert about the situation of the sector, threatened by Chinese imports, while several plants are shut down.

Toulon: work on the 'superbus' enters concrete phase

The section of the high-level service bus linking Ollioules to Champ-de-Mars is entering a concrete phase, transforming the eastern entrance to Toulon city center.

Partial unemployment and Covid: administrative court rules in favor of City of Cannes

The Nice administrative court ruled in favor of the Cannes municipality, which was contesting the State's refusal to grant a partial unemployment allowance to employees of the Pierre-Canto port and municipal parking lots during the Covid crisis.

Toulon: model acquitted of defamation charge after denouncing her employer

The Toulon criminal court acquitted a model who had denounced an employer's behavior on social media, ruling that she had not overstepped freedom of expression.

Narbonne: two thieves arrested within 48 hours by police

Narbonne police arrested two individuals between October 24 and 25 in connection with a stolen car and the robbery of a bakery.

Noyon: one year in prison for beating his partner and stepdaughter

The Compiègne criminal court sentenced a man on Monday to one year in prison for violence against his partner and stepdaughter. He was remanded in custody.

Trèbes: right bank of the Aude remodeled to protect against flooding

Following the deadly floods of October 2018, the town of Trèbes has given more space to its river, with the demolition of more than fifty houses and public facilities, to limit flood risks.

Saint-Tropez: new charity for the needy created after Red Cross departure

The association "Solidarité tropézienne" was created in Saint-Tropez to help vulnerable people, in the context of conflicts that led to the departure of the Red Cross.

La Ferté-sous-Jouarre: man arrested after chasing a passerby with a knife

A man was arrested in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre after chasing another man with a knife last June; he had injured himself alone by falling.

Belfort: partially paid station parking from 2027 sparks controversy

The Belfort municipality will make one-third of the station parking paid starting January 2027. Opposition elected officials denounce a measure not announced during the campaign and the lack of alternatives.

Work on the Semoigne to limit flooding in Verneuil

Work is underway on the Semoigne river, in the Marne, to reduce the risk of flooding in Verneuil. The project is led by the mixed union Marne et Surmelin and the Sydéar.