Events

Montpellier: ten youths flee before BAC, 13-year-old boy detained

A BAC operation Wednesday evening in Montpellier put ten youths armed with iron bars to flight; one of them, aged 13, was arrested.

Cahors: immediate appearance for theft and theft with violence

A man was brought before the Cahors court in an immediate appearance on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for a theft and a theft with violence committed a few days earlier in the city.

Vosges: elected official pays tribute to the doctors who saved her

Caroline Privat-Mattioni, a departmental councilor in Vosges, emerged without aftereffects from six weeks in a coma following an aortic dissection and pays tribute to the caregivers at Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.

Marseille: Belle-de-Mai tramway project moves slowly, not at a standstill

Contrary to what La Provence announced in September, the Belle-de-Mai tramway project in Marseille is not at a standstill but is progressing slowly.

Sarthe: a 79-year-old man stung ten times by Asian hornets in Luart.

While he was pruning a vine in Luart, a 79-year-old man was attacked by an Asian hornet nest and stung about ten times on October 22, 2026.

Rennes 2: controversy after a feminist's remarks on rape during the riots.

A column relays the remarks of a feminist from Rennes 2 describing rape as "collateral damage" of the urban riots, sparking controversy.

Controversy surrounding LFI MP Murielle Lepvraud and Mali.

A political column revisits the positions of LFI MP Murielle Lepvraud in Brittany, in connection with Mali.

SPA launches call for black cat adoption ahead of Halloween

The SPA warns about the fate of black cats, victims of their Halloween-related reputation, and launches an adoption call.

Mayotte: Bandrélé delegates school construction to the State.

After Ouangani, the municipality of Bandrélé entrusts the State with the construction and renovation of its schools, pursuant to the emergency law for Mayotte, according to a decree published in the Official Journal.

Toulon: Ten people tried for attempted takeover of a drug dealing point in Hyères by the DZ Mafia

The Toulon criminal court sentenced ten people to prison terms of one to six years for the 2024 attempt to take control of a drug dealing point in Hyères by the DZ Mafia.

French fair trade deemed more reassuring amid agricultural crisis.

Faced with the agricultural crisis, producers and businesses are turning more to fair-trade labels, within a framework governed by a European directive that recently came into force.

Papeete: an adolescent arrested during an anti-drug check at the port.

During an unannounced check at the port of Papeete, an adolescent was arrested upon the ferries' arrival as part of the anti-drug effort.

Anasse Kazib criticizes merchants who appeared on BFMTV

Anasse Kazib reacts on social media to remarks by small shopkeepers on BFMTV calling for banning demonstrations or calling in the army. He denounces alliances with neo-fascist groups and the police against demonstrators.

Fire at a hotel in Montrouge, 600 people evacuated

A fire broke out in a hotel room in Montrouge in the early morning, leading to the evacuation of 600 people.

20H Rochebin of October 29, 2026: risk of violence on October 31 and TotalEnergies profits

The October 29, 2026 edition of 20H Rochebin examines the very high risk of violence expected on October 31, with 70,000 police deployed, social anger, and TotalEnergies' record profits, which are prompting calls to return the money.

Bouches-du-Rhône: a man arrested for threatening police officers with death online

A man was arrested in Bouches-du-Rhône after issuing death threats against police officers on social media.

Olympus electrosurgical unit recall (HF cable)

A safety information notice No. R2631403 is published for healthcare establishments concerning the Olympus electrosurgical unit and HF cable.

Safety information on Philips' Azurion radiology system

Safety information (R2630423) is being distributed to interventional radiology departments regarding the Azurion system from Philips Medical Systems.

Safety information on Orbis Medication software from DH Healthcare

Safety information for healthcare services is published regarding the prescription aid software Orbis Medication 3.x from DH Healthcare GmbH.

Recall of Steriflush 0.9% NaCl syringes

The ANSM is publishing a recall of Steriflush 0.9% NaCl syringes (Sterisets Manufacturing) intended for hospital pharmacies, distributors and home healthcare providers.

Safety information on the LAP prescription assistance software

Safety information is being issued regarding the LAP prescription assistance software from NETSoins DM (Teranga Software), intended for healthcare services.

Investigation into ethics cells, the other police watchdog

An investigation reveals that many inquiries targeting police officers fall outside the IGPN and are assigned to local ethics cells, whose lack of transparency raises questions about their independence.

Guadeloupe: male infertility congress in Le Gosier

Health professionals and specialists are meeting in Le Gosier for the second edition of the Andro-Caraïbes Congress dedicated to male infertility, as births have fallen by 30% in ten years in Guadeloupe.

Nanterre: Man shot, five arrested

A man was shot in Nanterre; emergency services responded and five individuals, including three minors, were arrested.

Friendship Club finds successors and ensures its future

Threatened with dissolution for lack of volunteers, the Friendship Club has finally found six new members to renew its committee and continue its activities.

TF1's shopping basket has risen 14% in three years

TF1's reference shopping basket has seen its bill climb 14% in three years, with inflation reaching 3.1% in September on an annual basis.

Alice & Bob provides an update on French quantum computing advances

Elie Girard, executive president of Alice & Bob, presents the French company's quantum computing advances in Tech & Co.

At the Volcan du Havre, a play on domestic violence

Ten women, including professionals accompanying the reintegration of inmates convicted of domestic violence, perform on stage at the Volcan du Havre for a play on this theme.

Eight European capitals, including Paris, contest the 'associated member' status proposed for Canada

France and seven other European capitals oppose the terms of the 'associated member' status that Brussels wants to grant Canada to seal its rapprochement with the EU.

France linkParis conteste le statut proposé au Canada

Release of the essay "The Great Digital Replacement" on AI and work

Lawyer Arnaud Touati publishes an essay devoted to the impact of artificial intelligence on work and employment.

Regional news roundup for October 29

Regional overview: demonstrations planned for Saturday, the trial in the Mohamed Gabsi case in Béziers, and a mushroom fair in the Cévennes.

The Académie française’s grand prix du roman awarded to Sébastien Lapaque

Sébastien Lapaque wins the Académie française’s grand prix du roman for “The Recall of the Birds”, awarded this Thursday, October 29, 2026.