Events

Bus fire near Rouen University Hospital

A bus caught fire near the CHU de Rouen, producing a thick cloud of smoke. Firefighters intervened on the scene.

Louvigné-du-Désert: health center without a GP, residents feel abandoned

In Ille-et-Vilaine, the municipality of Louvigné-du-Désert is unable to recruit doctors after the retirement of the last practitioners, leaving 3,400 residents without medical follow-up.

Marseille and Rognac recognized as natural disaster areas for flooding

The prefect of Bouches-du-Rhône announces that Marseille and Rognac are recognized as natural disaster areas for flooding and mudslides, with victims having 30 days to file a claim.

French companies seek to place their command software within NATO

According to Les Echos, French industrialists are seeking to impose their command software on NATO, while the United States is engaged elsewhere.

Jewelry store robbery in Lyon, chase up to the A450

On Friday, October 23, a robbery took place in downtown Lyon. At least one suspect was arrested after a police chase.

Appeals court confirms illegality of chalets in La Forêt-Fouesnant

The appeals court has confirmed the cancellation of the go-ahead given by the town hall of La Forêt-Fouesnant for a chalet project on a former campsite. Built on concrete foundations near the coast, these dwellings should have obtained a building permit.

Échalas: newborn calf dragged 300 meters, wolf attack suspected

A newborn calf was dragged 300 meters out of a barn in Échalas; a wolf attack is suspected, reviving the breeder's concerns.

Data leak at DGFiP: customers denounce loss of control over their personal data

A relayed message mentions a data leak at DGFiP and the harm suffered by customers, who denounce a loss of control over their personal data.

A HyLight airship drone inspects power lines for Enedis in the Gard

A HyLight startup airship drone was spotted in the sky over Issirac (Gard) on October 26. Enedis Occitanie is using it until November to inspect its power lines.

Nîmes: two years in prison for sexual assaults on three fillies

A 52-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison in Nîmes for sexually assaulting three fillies at an equestrian center. He had previously been convicted of rape.

Death of writer René Belletto at 81

Writer René Belletto, a figure of contemporary crime and fantasy fiction and winner of several literary prizes in the 1980s, has died at the age of 81.

Pyrénées-Orientales: motorcyclist killed in accident between Thuir and Millas

A fatal accident occurred on the road between Thuir and Millas; the victim is a motorcyclist in his thirties.

Toulouse: 40 kg of cocaine seized at toll booth, fate of the drug explained

After the seizure of 40 kg of cocaine by the BRI at the Toulouse-Sud toll booth, the article details the fate of the drug confiscated from traffickers.

Airbus cargo ship "Spirit of Toulouse" prepares to set sail

The "Spirit of Toulouse", the world's largest cargo ship equipped with rotor sails and intended for Airbus, is set to begin sea trials in the East China Sea.

A 44-year-old mechanic dies trapped under a vehicle in Libourne

A 44-year-old mechanic died on Monday, October 26 on Rue Royer in Libourne (Gironde) after becoming trapped under a vehicle on a public road. Emergency responders were unable to resuscitate him, and an investigation has been opened.

Public consultation on lowering cadmium in fertilizers

A draft order submitted to consultation provides for a reduction in maximum cadmium levels in fertilizing materials and admissible inputs, with a trajectory starting January 1, 2027.

Enercoop photovoltaic project divides a village in the Luberon

In Buoux, in the Vaucluse, a 7.4-hectare photovoltaic panel project with goat grazing is provoking opposition from residents concerned about the artificialization of an oak woodland.

A parricide involving nitrous oxide before the courts

A man accused of parricide is on trial, with nitrous oxide at the heart of the case.

Essonne: Safran site blocked by pro-Palestinian activists

About twenty supporters of the Stop Arming Israel France movement blocked a Safran site in Essonne on Tuesday, October 27, to denounce French arms deliveries to Israel.

Study highlights ultra-processing of industrial vegan products

60 Millions de consommateurs magazine reveals that industrial plant-based substitutes from brands such as HappyVore or My Vay are even more ultra-processed than other products.

La Crau pays tribute to Gérard Simon, former mayor

Elected officials, relatives and residents gathered in front of La Crau town hall for a republican tribute to Gérard Simon, mayor for 19 years.

Paris: temporary worker wins case but not the permanent contract sought

A temporary worker for the City of Paris for nearly ten years won his case in court but did not obtain the permanent contract (CDI) he was seeking.

Streamer Nicolas Trouvé denounces abuse by his stepfather

Nicolas Trouvé, a former child in ASE care, testifies to the violence inflicted by his stepfather during his childhood.

Vosges: closure of last French bolduc manufacturer

The last French bolduc manufacturer, based in the Vosges, is ceasing operations, putting an end to local artisanal production.

Caudrésis-Catésis agglomeration community votes €150,000 for tourism projects

The Caudrésis-Catésis agglomeration community has voted a lump-sum grant of €150,000 for major tourism projects.

Prince Albert II supports research by the Observatoire français d'apidologie

In Marignane, scientists from the Observatoire français d'apidologie presented Prince Albert II of Monaco with their work on bees and propolis, with a patent to show for it.