Events

Bus of RN activists targeted in Grenoble, investigation opened

A bus carrying Rassemblement national activists was targeted at Grenoble station. An investigation has been opened.

Debate over value of new "animal welfare" logo

A new "animal welfare" logo appears on chicken packaging, but commentators point out that the animals concerned have never been raised outdoors.

A new Primark will open at Polygone Béziers

The Polygone Béziers shopping center has announced the opening date of a Primark store after several months of work.

Roubaix: what will change in school canteens

The city of Roubaix announces changes to its school canteens, with more organic products, less waste and a central kitchen.

Morbihan: Christophe Raulé appeals against his life sentence

Convicted on October 16 to life imprisonment for the kidnapping, rape and murder of Iris Coëtmen, Christophe Raulé appealed to the registry of the Vannes penitentiary.

Fabien Roussel commemorates 21st anniversary of deaths of Zyed Benna and Bouna Traoré

The national secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) pays tribute to Zyed Benna and Bouna Traoré, who died 21 years ago in Clichy-sous-Bois, and calls for combating racism and the abandonment of working-class neighborhoods.

A prison officer assaulted by an inmate at Saint-Denis prison

A prison officer was assaulted by an inmate suffering from psychiatric disorders before being subdued. The incident revives the debate over the incarceration of people with mental health issues.

Pay transparency: tools for businesses ahead of the transposition of the European directive

A toolkit is being offered to businesses to help them anticipate future pay transparency obligations arising from the transposition of a European directive.

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake felt in Mayenne

A low-magnitude earthquake was felt Monday evening, October 26, in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, with no damage reported.

A project for 874 homes in Stella-Plage and Cucq draws criticism

A real estate project for 874 homes in Stella-Plage and Cucq is raising concerns for the mayor, who denounces the insufficient share reserved for local residents in the face of developers.

Paris: pedestrian falls onto roadway and bus runs over her leg

In Paris, a woman who fell from the sidewalk onto the road was struck by a bus that ran over her leg. An investigation must establish the circumstances of the accident.

Domestic violence: man sentenced after climbing a building

Giovanni B. was sentenced Monday, October 26, for violence against his former partner committed in the presence of two minor children, after an altercation with her new partner.

A 1,000 m² dog park opens in Argenteuil

The municipality of Argenteuil (Val-d'Oise) opened in mid-October a 1,000 m² enclosed area for dogs, with a water point and obstacle course, a first for the city.

Bagnères-de-Bigorre launches second cohort of 'Appart'Eco'

The Centre communal d'action sociale of Bagnères-de-Bigorre is launching a second cohort of its 'Appart'Eco' scheme dedicated to energy savings.

A French embassy official in Tehran subjected to an 'act of intimidation'

A French embassy official in Tehran was subjected to an act of intimidation; in return, Iran's ambassador to France was summoned to the Quai d'Orsay.

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Ajaccio develops business tourism to extend the season

The Ajaccio area is welcoming around ten prescribers from October 27 to 29 to promote business tourism and group travel outside the summer season.

Fire in a scooter workshop in Nice, one man evacuated

A fire broke out in a scooter workshop on Rue de l'Authion in Nice; one man was evacuated and ten people were affected, with the fire under control.

Associations seize the Conseil d'État against 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' checkboxes

Four associations and a non-binary person have seized the Conseil d'État to demand the removal of gendered checkboxes, deemed discriminatory.

In Paris, one in five crosswalks is not up to standard

A survey highlights the poor condition and low visibility of one in five crosswalks in the capital, posing risks especially for children.

A dog dies in apartment fire in Novillars

A second fire struck the municipality of Novillars (Doubs) on October 26, causing the death of a dog.

Firefighter vehicles deployed at Place de la République in Metz

Several firefighter vehicles were deployed at Place de la République in Metz on the morning of October 27.

The Telethon is being prepared in the Ardennes with a young ambassador

The Ardennes branch of the AFM is preparing in Charleville-Mézières for the 40th Telethon, with Marceline as young ambassador.

Weather forecast for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

BFMTV's weather forecast for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in France.

Santerre: IT executive awaits appeals court ruling on his detention

A man incarcerated for nearly two years after a knife attack has appealed the extension of his detention and is awaiting the appeals court's decision.

Tarn-et-Garonne: two teenagers unharmed after rollover in license-exempt microcar

In Cazes-Mondenard (Tarn-et-Garonne), two teenagers aged 15 and 16 rolled over in a license-exempt microcar after swerving to avoid a vehicle. They emerged unharmed.

Natacha Polony debates identitarianism on France 5

Natacha Polony believes that "the social question has been replaced by the identity question" and judges this identity obsession "profoundly unhealthy" during a debate on France 5.

Art schools mobilize against deterioration of their working conditions

From Dunkirk to Marseille, students and teachers at fine arts schools are denouncing degraded working conditions. In Lyon, a general meeting brought together around 300 people on Monday, October 26.

Aisne: old clock face saved at Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre

The clock face of the Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre (Aisne) has been dismantled as part of the restoration of the building, a step in saving this heritage.

Castres: young homeless woman convicted for insulting municipal police officers

A young homeless woman was sentenced to four months in prison with a suspended sentence in an immediate court appearance for having insulted and threatened municipal police officers in Castres.

Calicéo, based in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, wants to accelerate its development in Europe

The Calicéo spa group, headquartered in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, generated €70 million in revenue in 2025 and forecasts €80 million for next year. It aims to complete its network in France and expand in Europe and the United States.

ARS releases emergency aid for Agévie association

The Touraine-based elderly aid association, on the brink of liquidation, has obtained an emergency fund from the ARS Centre-Val de Loire to continue its activities.

Bormes-les-Mimosas: forest fire triggered by break in electrical cable

The break in an electrical cable caused a forest fire in Bormes-les-Mimosas, in the Var, mobilizing firefighters to prevent its spread.

Wormsensing raises €9.5 million to industrialize its sensors

The Isère-based startup Wormsensing is finalizing a €9.5 million funding round to develop its industrial monitoring solutions.

Armed man shot dead in Vire, possibly linked to the far right

In Vire, Calvados, an armed man was shot dead by customs officers; the prosecutor of Caen indicates he seems linked to a far-right movement.

Lyon: a man injured by gunfire near the Gorge de Loup station

Gunshots injured a man on October 26, 2026, in Lyon (9th arrondissement), near the TCL Gorge de Loup metro station. An investigation is underway for attempted murder.

Ardèche: Orange subscribers without internet and phone for two months

In Lanarce, in the Ardèche, Orange subscribers have been without internet and landline phone service since summer, sparking anger among residents.

COOP Normandie-Picardie negotiates with Plesio to join the Casino brand

The cooperative group COOP Normandie-Picardie has entered exclusive negotiations with Plesio with a view to joining the Casino brand. The store in Ailly-sur-Somme, currently under the U express brand, would be affected.

Bosnian clan tried for forcing children to steal in the subway

A Bosnian family network is accused of forcing children to commit thefts against subway passengers. The defendants are called upon to acknowledge their responsibility.

A warm spell expected for the second week of the All Saints' holidays

A warm spell is forecast from Tuesday across three quarters of the country, with temperatures reaching 17 to 21 °C in the north and 20 to 24 °C in the south.

Tarn-et-Garonne: heavy goods vehicle overturns on D 927 at Villemade

A truck overturned on the D 927 at Villemade, causing a leak of 800 liters of diesel and the closure of the road. The driver is unharmed.