Events

Gers: 200 liters of fuel siphoned from two trucks of a company in Gondrin

A cereal company in Gondrin, in the Gers, discovered that the tanks of two of its trucks had been siphoned, with nearly 200 liters stolen. An investigation is underway.

Strasbourg: two men convicted for thefts in three car parks

Two young men were sentenced to 9 and 15 months in prison for smashing vehicle windows and stealing goods in three car parks in Strasbourg on the night of October 21 to 22.

Alençon: driver damages several vehicles in a narrow street

Three parked cars in a narrow street in Alençon were damaged over nearly 30 meters. The perpetrator has been identified and victims are invited to file a complaint.

71-year-old woman crushed by her own car in the Aube

In Châtres, in the Aube, a 71-year-old woman was crushed by her own vehicle before being rescued by a mechanic and local residents. She escaped with minor injuries.

Lot-et-Garonne: young man trapped by association fighting child sexual abuse

A 19-year-old man was tried for making sexual solicitations to a fake child profile created by an association that hunts down child predators.

Death of General Christian Piquemal, signatory of the controversial 2021 open letter

Former legionnaire Christian Piquemal, dismissed from the army in 2016 for taking part in a banned demonstration, died on October 23 at the age of 85. He had signed a controversial 2021 open letter by military personnel.

Labor Minister presents "Impulsion IA 2027" plan in 12 measures

Jean-Pierre Farandou unveils a 12-measure plan to prepare the world of work for transformations linked to artificial intelligence.

New Caledonia: former Pouembout school principal acquitted on appeal

The former principal of Michel-Rocard High School in Pouembout, tried for sexual assault, sees his acquittal confirmed by the appeals court after a first ruling in November 2025.

The government revises the environmental score of electric cars

Two decrees revise the calculation of the environmental score of electric cars, eligibility for the maximum premium of 7,700 euros now depending on technical details such as wheel rim size or battery.

Bourguignon-sous-Montbavin: renovation of town hall square

Renovation work on the town hall square of Bourguignon-sous-Montbavin has begun, after the reconstruction of the washhouse roof. The roadway was in very poor condition.

Le restaurant de plage Planch'Alizé résiste à La Saline les bains

Le restaurant de plage Planch'Alizé doit restituer les lieux le 1er novembre à La Saline les bains. Son gérant affirme avoir trouvé une solution pour maintenir l'établissement et ses cinquante emplois.

Indre: three people rescued after sailboat in difficulty on the Loire

Firefighters intervened on the evening of October 28 to rescue three people aboard a sailboat in difficulty on the Loire at Indre.

Burglary at a company in Eu via the railway line

Over the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2026, a company in Eu was burgled via the railway line running alongside the site. Copper and tools were stolen, and a complaint was filed.

A man's car was vandalized three days after his wife died in a fire

Christophe Gaspart's car was vandalized three days after his wife's death in a fire, even though it contained personal items, including their wedding rings.

Veyrier-du-Lac: a house fire causes a significant smoke plume

A fire broke out on Wednesday, October 28, around 5 p.m. in a house on the road to Menthon in Veyrier-du-Lac, in Haute-Savoie, producing a smoke plume visible from afar.

Ski resorts in Alpes-Maritimes unveil opening dates

The provisional opening schedule for the department's winter sports resorts for the 2026-2027 season has been announced.

Alain Bauer calls for a debate on immigration, security and the veil

Criminologist Alain Bauer believes a natural debate can take place on immigration, security and the veil.

Joué-lès-Tours : septuagenarian killed after hitting a tree

A 70-year-old man died in a car accident after hitting a tree on Jean Jaurès Boulevard in Joué-lès-Tours, in Indre-et-Loire.

Le Beausset : red wine festival cancelled this year

The organizing association and the municipality of Le Beausset are blaming each other for the cancellation of the red wine festival scheduled for November 7.

French national police warn of fake tax letter scam

Scammers are posing as the Direction générale des finances publiques and sending fake letters with QR codes or fraudulent links to steal tax identifiers and cryptocurrencies.

Djenaba femicide: trial opens in Paris

The trial of the partner accused of stabbing Djenaba to death opens in Paris. The case concerns a femicide within the couple.

Toulon: new footbridge planned for 2028 at l'Escaillon

The project for a structure spanning the railway line on the l'Escaillon side is due to be completed in 2028, to the relief of local residents.

Le Vernet : un accident de la route fait deux morts et trois blessés

Tôt samedi matin au Vernet, au sud de Toulouse, un conducteur a perdu le contrôle de sa voiture qui a effectué plusieurs tonneaux, faisant deux morts et trois blessés.

Privée d'électricité dix jours, une retraitée découvre l'installation forcée d'un Linky

Une retraitée de 81 ans, privée d'électricité pendant dix jours, affirme avoir découvert qu'Enedis lui avait installé un compteur Linky sans son accord.

A man tried for terrorizing his partner and killing his dog

A young defendant is appearing for violence against his partner and for the death of one of his dogs, with the prosecution citing an announced femicide.

Saint-Denis, Réunion: motorcycle-car accident, motorcyclist seriously injured

An accident between a motorcycle and a car occurred in La Bretagne, in Saint-Denis, Réunion. The motorcyclist is seriously injured and the hit-and-run driver has been arrested.

Gard: man suspected of sexual assaults on underage girls placed in child welfare care

A family assistant in the Gard department lost her accreditation following worrying reports; her husband is suspected of having sexually assaulted two underage girls placed in her care.

Car rental: driver disputes 1,400-euro bill after return

A driver was billed nearly 1,900 euros after returning a rental car, for missing equipment he says he reported. Lacking written proof, he is struggling to dispute the bill.

Besançon: man convicted of sexual exhibition in front of a teenager

A man under guardianship was arrested in early September in Besançon for urinating at a bus stop in the immediate vicinity of a 13-year-old girl. He was convicted of sexual exhibition.

Belleville-sur-Meuse: crane mobilized to refloat boat sunk in canal

The boat L'Aquarelle, weighing 7.5 tonnes, was taken out of the canal water at Belleville-sur-Meuse, near Verdun, thanks to a crane and pumps. Its owner hopes to be able to repair it.