Events

INSEE: 8 in 10 residents of Martinique were born on the island, a record in France

An INSEE study released on October 29 shows that eight in ten residents of Martinique were born on the island, a record in France.

Matignon prepares to sell Hôtel Beistegui in Paris

The State plans to sell Hôtel Beistegui, on the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris, under a program aiming to raise 300 million euros in 2027.

A TER train hits an obstacle: rail traffic interrupted between Lens and Douai

A TER train struck an obstacle on the tracks, causing rail traffic between Lens and Douai to be interrupted.

Survey reveals extent of sexual violence in primary schools

According to a survey by the Ministry of National Education, one third of CE2, CM1 and CM2 students say they have experienced at least one form of sexual violence at school, a proportion reaching 42% in CE2.

Nice: free public transport extended to retirees and healthcare workers

Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Authority plans to extend free buses and trams to all retirees and hospital staff, a measure subject to a vote on November 6.

RN19: car and motorcycle stopped at 220 and 180 km/h

The Belfort motorized unit intercepted a car at 220 km/h and a motorcycle at 180 km/h on the RN19; both vehicles were impounded.

Caen: 24-year-old man convicted for striking police officer while fleeing

A 24-year-old man was tried Wednesday, October 28 at the Caen judicial court for causing a police officer to fall who was attempting to check him in late August 2026.

Hermès millions of shares case: justice questions LVMH's role

Nicolas Puech, Hermès heir, accuses his former wealth manager of having dispossessed him of a stake now worth 8 billion euros, notably to the benefit of Bernard Arnault's group. Justice is examining LVMH's awareness of this possible fraud.

Near Lyon: twelve months in prison for snatching a necklace from an octogenarian

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to twelve months in prison for snatching a 7,000-euro gold necklace in August in Écully from an 88-year-old woman, which he resold for 700 euros.

Chauvigny: son and two friends convicted for beating a family man

In Chauvigny (Vienne), a man who refused to host a party at his home was beaten up by his son and two friends. The son was sentenced to four years in prison, two to be served, and his friends to thirty months, fifteen of which are suspended.

Montauban: two months in prison for killing a hen and damaging a home

A 33-year-old man was sentenced to two months in prison and a 200-euro fine after killing a hen and damaging the home where he was staying in Montauban.

Bagui Traoré, brother of Adama, convicted of attempted extortion

Bagui Traoré, brother of Adama Traoré, was convicted of attempting to extort money from a resident who had won 120,000 euros.

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.

One minor injury in accident involving six vehicles on A29 at Cagny

A traffic accident involving a light commercial vehicle and five cars occurred on the A29 at Cagny (Somme), causing one minor injury.

Accident between truck and car causes traffic jams on D649

A collision between a truck and a car on the D649 is causing major slowdowns.

15-year-old girl killed in hit-and-run near Évreux, Eure

A 15-year-old girl died after being struck by a car on Rue des Bruyères in Angerville-la-Campagne, Eure. A second 16-year-old girl was injured.

Villejuif: Man denounces racist violence by police in 2025

In the night of October 31 to November 1, 2025 in Villejuif, Guillaume M. claims to have been beaten and insulted by two plainclothes police officers. His complaint has gone unanswered.

New complaint against RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation

The League for the Defense of Republican Values announces it has filed a complaint against Aisne RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation, denouncing judicial pressure against the press.

Oise couple tried for serving drug trafficker

A 41-year-old father and his partner, unemployed, were arrested by customs with 2 kg of cannabis and tried for their involvement in a trafficking operation.

Benoist Apparu signs op-ed calling for more powers for municipalities

Signatory of an op-ed by Reims mayor Arnaud Robinet, Benoist Apparu calls for stronger powers for municipalities and their municipal police.

Collision between a car and a van in Tonnerrois, one seriously injured

A collision occurred on the D17 near Nuits-sous-Ravières, in the Yonne. An elderly person in critical condition was airlifted to Dijon hospital.

Driving a stolen car, motorist flees police for 12 kilometers

A motorist driving a stolen vehicle attempted to flee police over a distance of 12 kilometers before being apprehended.

Jura: High school student Ayomide obtains provisional residence permit

Threatened with an OQTF, high school student and singer Ayomide, enrolled in Dole (Jura), will be able to remain in France with her family. Her mother received a provisional residence permit on October 22.

Near Angers, drunk octogenarian intercepted after driving the wrong way on the A87 and A11

A drunk octogenarian drove several kilometers the wrong way on the A87 then the A11 before being intercepted near Terra Botanica and penalized.

2026 Prix de Flore: All-female finalist list

The Prix de Flore has unveiled its finalists, all women writers, to succeed Rebeka Warrior, the 2025 laureate.

Niort: two burglars arrested thanks to a neighbor's alert

On October 25, 2026 in Niort, two men aged 36 and 57 were arrested during a burglary after a neighbor raised the alarm.

A musical show to raise awareness about breast cancer screening in Pas-de-Calais

The collective Les Sein'tillantes uses humor and musical comedy to promote mammography. The show "Mammo-Tivation!" will be performed again in November in Saint-Léonard and Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Saint-Pierre, Réunion: car overturns on Savoyard Road

During the night of October 28 to 29, a sedan overturned on Savoyard Road, near the path leading to the Goéland dam. According to the gendarmerie, it appears to be a loss of control, with damage mostly material.

A meeting and remembrance venue planned at Le Chêne

Residents of the municipality of Le Chêne are working with architects to design a meeting and remembrance venue on a 2,545 m2 site comprising a house, hangar, forge and orchard.