Events

News roundup for Thursday, October 29, 2026

Libération rounds up the main news from October 29: national mourning in Spain, Macron's appearance on HugoDécrypte, and the court appearance of the Trappes suspect.

Car wreck found in Canal du Nord at Moislains

Gendarmes and firefighters responded in Moislains (Somme) after the discovery of a submerged car in the Canal du Nord, crushed by the passage of barges.

Romilly-sur-Seine: work at level crossing on October 29 and 30

SNCF Réseau will carry out renovation work on level crossing No. 68 in Romilly-sur-Seine on October 29 and 30, 2026, resulting in traffic restrictions.

Strasbourg: Prostitution ring dismantled in massage parlors

In late September 2026, the Office for the Fight against Illegal Migrant Trafficking uncovered a prostitution ring run by a Chinese national and her mother, in massage parlors across France, including Strasbourg.

Sense of insecurity and distrust in the face of public impotence in France

A report describes French people exasperated and terrified by public impotence, with more than six in ten considering protecting themselves. Some choose to leave France.

Ain: drunk electric scooter driver arrested after accident

Gendarmes in the Ain department responded to an electric scooter user involved in an accident, with over 2.5 grams of alcohol in his blood.

Saint-Médard-en-Jalles applies to experiment with terramation

The Gironde municipality is applying to test alternative funeral practices, including terramation without a coffin and the use of shredded plant matter around the coffin.

Cancellation of shuttles to the TGV Haute‑Picardie station sparks user protests

The cancellation of shuttles serving the TGV Haute‑Picardie station has angered users, who denounce the cost of alternatives.

Dupont-Aignan criticizes Macron's unemployment management

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan denounces in a message the persistence of unemployment since 2017 and Emmanuel Macron's "soundbites" about work.

Could farmers' anger take over from the high school student movement in Picardy?

After a summer of droughts and heatwaves that weakened farms, an agricultural mobilization like in December 2025 against Mercosur is being considered in Picardy.

Pascal Praud denounces use of the word 'fascist' by La France insoumise

In his editorial on CNEWS, Pascal Praud considers that the word 'fascist' has become the ordinary insult used by elected officials of La France insoumise.

Florian Philippot calls on people to retake control of the country

Florian Philippot has posted a message calling on the French people to retake control of their country and rebuild a state, as part of his #FrexitVite slogan.

Sinceny: two illuminated signs installed after fatal accident

In Sinceny, two illuminated traffic signs were installed after the fatal accident in May 2026 on a pedestrian crossing.

Weather in Corsica: mostly sunny Thursday, some cloudy spells over the relief

Sun will dominate widely across Corsica this Thursday, despite some cloudy spells over the relief and generally light winds.

Var: nautical uses restricted during Navy trials at Saint-Mandrier

The prefect of Var restricts nautical activities from 26 to 30 October during the resistance trials of French Navy vessels at Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.

Recall of Aerstent TBY tracheobronchial prostheses

A recall of Aerstent TBY tracheobronchial prostheses is distributed to in-house pharmacies and healthcare establishments.

Mayotte: man sentenced to four years in prison for failure to assist after fatal beating

The Mamoudzou criminal court sentenced a man to four years in prison, three of them suspended, for failure to assist a person in danger after a fatal beating in March 2018 in Chiconi.

Strasbourg: City prepares takeover of Meinau Basket Center

The Strasbourg municipal majority wants to perpetuate the popular and community use of the Basket Center de la Meinau courts, threatened with disappearance due to lack of profitability. The operation will be submitted to a vote of the municipal council on November 2.

Marseille: Repère center opens for crack users near Saint-Charles

Opened on October 19 near Saint-Charles station, the Repère center welcomes drug users during work on Sleep'In, with care and harm reduction.

Auxerre: potential closure of airport border crossing causes concern

Yonne Senator Dominique Vérien calls on the prefect not to close the airport's border crossing point, which the state is considering suppressing.

Normandy: debate on the landscape impact of wind turbines

In Normandy, where hundreds of wind turbines are under construction and others are on hold, residents are divided on balancing renewable energy with landscape preservation.

Haute-Savoie: Somfy and VoltR bet on second life for lithium batteries

Somfy and French battery manufacturer VoltR sign a partnership to integrate used lithium batteries into certain Somfy products.

Agen: condition of Montanou medical-social center premises raises concern

Repeated water leaks and deterioration of the premises of the Montanou medical-social center in Agen are prompting staff and users to alert the president of the Departmental Council and request a suspension of activities.

Isbergues: baker defends apprentice criticized for invisible disability

Quentin Ballart, a baker in Isbergues in Pas-de-Calais, posted a message to defend Eïlys, his 16-year-old apprentice who suffers from an invisible disability and was criticized by some customers.

Death of Jean-Baptiste Motroni, former senator of Haute-Corse

Jean-Baptiste Motroni, former Socialist senator of Haute-Corse and general councilor of the canton of Sagro-di-Santa-Giulia, died at 91 on October 28, 2026.

Toulon roadstead and Golden Islands Bay Contract presented

The prefect of the Var highlights the Toulon roadstead and Golden Islands Bay Contract, a tool bringing together local authorities and users to manage water sustainably; Gilles Vincent has been re-elected as its president.