Events

Alstom Lowers Annual Train Production Targets

Bogged down by train production delays for Germany, Alstom drastically lowers its annual targets. The manufacturer forecasts 4,000 cars for the 2026/2027 fiscal year against 4,400 to 4,500 initially.

Corsica: presentation of the RegHYnu hydrogen project for trains

The Acquasole association presented its RegHYnu project in Lisula, which aims to produce hydrogen from the Codole dam to power the Corsican railway network.

Amélie Nothomb may leave Albin Michel for Gallimard

The novelist, published by Albin Michel since 1992, may join Gallimard, where her friend Florence Godfernaux would become her editor. The latter was dismissed from Albin Michel for moral and sexual harassment in the workplace.

Bill introduced to make mention of "great replacement" illegal

Green MPs Sabrina Sebaihi and Steevy Gustave introduced on Friday, October 30 at the National Assembly a bill aimed at making mention of the "great replacement" theory illegal.

Lille: a book by photographer Alexandre Dinaut on his 'grimaces of resistance'

Five years later, Lille photographer Alexandre Dinaut publishes a book dedicated to his 'grimaces of resistance'.

Ain: Nantua football club threatens to dissolve after alleged racist insult

US Nantua football accuses Bresse Foot 01 of racism against one of its players and threatens to dissolve if the district does not impose sanctions; the accused club denies it.

Toulouse: Némésis deploys an anti-hijab banner during the marathon

Activists from the far-right collective Némésis unfurled a "No hijab in sport" banner on the facade of the Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra on the sidelines of the Toulouse marathon.

Toulouse: ten men on trial at the assizes for kidnapping and torture after alleged drug money skimming

Ten men, three of whom are at large, are appearing before the Haute-Garonne Assize Court for kidnapping, detention, torture and acts of barbarism committed in May 2022. The incidents were carried out as retaliation for an alleged skimming of drug money.

LR deputy presents twelve proposals for 'right-wing ecology'

A Les Républicains deputy unveils twelve measures, including a budgetary golden rule, halving the price of electricity, and VAT on airline tickets, for a right-wing approach to ecology.

Hydrocarbon traces: Vire andouille faces tightening of European standards

After the discovery of hydrocarbon traces on Guéméné andouilles, producers of the Vire andouille are concerned about a tightening of European standards, without an immediate threat.

Protests in France: a six-month analysis ahead of the presidential election

A book reviews the protests chaining together in France, youth anger, and the rise of the far-right six months before the second round of the presidential election.

Women-only self-defense introductory session organized in Parthenay

About thirty women took part in a self-defense introductory day at the Parthenay dojo, in the Deux-Sèvres department, led by a coach from the French national jujitsu team.

Racism debate revives fractures within political class

Recent events and political statements are reviving ideological divisions over racism, with the right and left trading blame.

Honfleur: 41 people evacuated after water leak and collapse risk

A water leak on Rue Haute in Honfleur deformed the roadway and raised fears of collapses; 41 people were evacuated from several homes.

Fishing: scientists recommend 87% cut in sole catches in eastern Channel

Scientists are calling for a drastic reduction in sole catches in the eastern Channel, a recommendation that is worrying fishing professionals.

Young LR activists face the start of Bruno Retailleau's campaign

Since late October, The Republicans (LR) have been conducting a leafleting campaign across France under the slogan "Restore Order," driven by a young guard claiming a "uninhibited right-wing" stance.

Morbihan: DIR Ouest truck struck on RN24, driver on the run

A DIR Ouest truck was struck on Friday, October 30, 2026 on the RN24 in Morbihan. The driver of the car fled on foot.

Laurence Ruffin calls for the opening of a supervised consumption site in Grenoble

Laurence Ruffin, along with twelve mayors of large cities, is calling on the Prime Minister for the possibility of opening a supervised consumption site in Grenoble. The proposal is divisive.

A Halloween parade organized in the streets of Fouchères

Supervised by members of the FLAC, a costumed Halloween parade marched through the streets of Fouchères to collect candy before gathering near the school.

An anti-Bardella slogan goes viral on social media

A France 3 Centre-Val de Loire video showing a female protester attacking Jordan Bardella has been turned into a song and is circulating widely on social media.

Salon-de-Provence: apartment destroyed by fire, five injured

A violent fire ravaged an apartment in Salon-de-Provence, injuring five people including the owner, who suffers from Diogenes syndrome.

The National Rally and its strategy in rural areas

A researcher deciphers the National Rally's progress in rural territories, between the parachuting in of executives and a divide with urban dwellers.

The government wants to reduce costs at Anses

The four ministers overseeing Anses, the national health safety agency, have sent a mission letter to the general inspectorates to streamline the agency's costs, with recourse to AI being considered.

Wind turbine catches fire in wind farm in Deux-Sèvres

A fire broke out in a wind turbine at the La Chapelle-Gaudin wind farm in Argentonnay, before going out after 45 minutes.

Vesoul: man threatening to set fire to petrol station hospitalized involuntarily

A man in his forties was stopped outside a petrol station in Vesoul after threatening to set it on fire and has been hospitalized involuntarily.

Vervins: 210 participants in the pink march organized by Le Réservoir

In Vervins, the march organized by Le Réservoir as part of Pink October gathered 210 participants to raise awareness about breast cancer screening.

Nearly €2,000 raised for Pink October by Ardennes paragliding club

The Pointe Ardennes Parapente club, in collaboration with the town of Fumay, collected nearly €2,000 as part of Pink October.

Occitania: regional observatory records 1,130 cyberattacks since January 2025

The first regional cyber threat observatory in Occitania has already recorded 1,130 attacks since January 2025 and aims to help companies defend themselves, as Belgium has just been hit by the hacking of supermarket refrigerators.

Le Perreux-sur-Marne: 3-year-old child killed by car

A 3-year-old child died after being struck by a car in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, in the Val-de-Marne. An investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.