Events

Var: Home care worker on trial for theft from the elderly

A home care worker is being prosecuted for stealing jewelry and precious objects from vulnerable people in the Var; she is appearing before the Toulon correctional court.

Karelle M. to stand trial for new murder near Toulouse

Karelle M., 37, will stand trial at the end of 2026 for the murder of Gaël O. in Beauzelle on the night of October 14, 2023. She had already been convicted in 2011 for a previous murder.

Béziers: two men arrested for drone delivery to prison

In the night of October 24 to 25, 2026, police officers staking out near Béziers prison arrested two men from Hérault who had come to make a delivery to an inmate by drone.

Foreign student held in detention and threatened with expulsion after mobilizations

A foreign student is being held at the Vincennes detention center and threatened with expulsion for having participated in the mobilizations. A support rally is scheduled for October 28 in front of the CRA.

Les Entretiens de Valpré to bring together Borloo, Fourquet and El Khomri in Écully

On November 27 and 28 in Écully, Les Entretiens de Valpré will welcome Jean-Louis Borloo, Jérôme Fourquet and Myriam El Khomri to debate hope in the face of economic uncertainty.

Jura: 23-year-old driver seriously injured in road departure at Brainans

Friday, October 30, a young driver lost control of his vehicle on the Aumont road in Brainans; extricated, he was airlifted in serious condition.

82-year-old cyclist killed by car in Buchy, Seine-Maritime

An 82-year-old woman cycling was struck by a car on Gare Road in Buchy on Friday, October 30, 2026. Emergency responders were unable to save her.

Halloween: more than 160 million euros of candy sold per year in France

The French Halloween confectionery market represents more than 160 million euros and nearly 18,400 tonnes sold, but revenue is stagnating.

Val-de-Marne: pedophile arrested after 14 years on the run

A man wanted for child sex offenses for 14 years has been arrested in Val-de-Marne after giving himself away by trying to claim an inheritance.

Sannois: 71-year-old woman killed by green spaces vehicle

In Sannois (Val-d'Oise), a 71-year-old woman died after being struck by a green spaces vehicle; it was not possible to resuscitate her.

Calvados: administrative court dismisses ambulance association's case over duty roster

The Caen administrative court has dismissed a Calvados ambulance association that was challenging control of the duty roster, in a dispute with another association and the Normandy ARS.

Light Intermediate Vehicles develop, notably in Charente

The "Véli" — small pedal or electrically assisted vehicles between a car and a bicycle — are multiplying in municipalities, such as in Charente.

Pontault-Combault: tried for violence, young man recognized as lynching victim

Prosecuted for violence in Pontault-Combault, a 20-year-old man was ultimately recognized as a lynching victim and left the court free.

Carpentras: fast-food Chicken Fry's administratively closed for illegal employment

The Vaucluse prefecture announced on Thursday, October 29 the administrative closure of the Chicken Fry's chicken outlet in Carpentras for illegal employment, without specifying the duration.

Tarn-et-Garonne: 45-year-old driver trapped after rollover

A 45-year-old motorist lost control of her vehicle on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Tarn-et-Garonne. Her car rolled over and she remained trapped inside the cabin.

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume launches mobility consultation

The municipality of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume has launched a survey among residents to redefine traffic and improve mobility.

Rochefort resident has mausoleum built in cemetery

At 85, Jacques Nompain had a mausoleum built by an architect in the Rochefort cemetery, in defense of cemetery culture and funerary art.

Two accidents disrupt traffic on A1 near Lille

Two accidents that occurred late Friday afternoon, October 30, are complicating traffic on the A1 motorway and other roads near Lille.

Gattières: Halloween party cancellation sparks political controversy

The Gattières Solidarité Vitalité association believes it was sidelined by the municipality in organizing the Halloween party, which the mayor disputes.

Road accident in Tanques, Orne: one injured hospitalized

Emergency services responded on Friday, October 30 to a two-vehicle accident in Tanques, near Argentan, leaving one injured person taken to the hospital.

Centre Pompidou, MoMA and M+ form cultural alliance

The three museum institutions announce an alliance to develop joint exhibitions.

Only 21% of physical violence victims file complaints

A Ministry of the Interior study conducted in 2025 on 2024 incidents reveals very low complaint rates, particularly for sexual violence.

Nice: two fires in one night at Restos du Cœur, investigation opened

An investigation has been opened after two incidents occurred in one night at the Nice branch of Restos du Cœur, notably affecting a vehicle of the association.

Corporate earnings review: Sanofi, Capgemini, Crédit Agricole

Overview of the performance of Sanofi with Dupixent, Capgemini, Crédit Agricole and Imerys, as well as Intel's stock market decline.

Development of memorial forests as final resting place

Report on choosing a tree in a memorial forest as a burial site, illustrating the evolution of funeral practices.