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Algeria: Products made in France blocked since July, except medicines

Since late July 2026, Algerian importers may have received oral instructions to exclude products manufactured in France, with the exception of medicines, according to Challenges.

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Grenoble: Brawl and Weapon Displayed After U17 OL Match

After the defeat of the OL national U17 team in Grenoble on Sunday, a brawl erupted with young people outside the Isère club, one of whom displayed a pistol and others brandished bladed weapons.

Thibault de Montbrial in favor of very short prison sentences

A guest on Europe 1, lawyer Thibault de Montbrial expressed support for a system of very short prison sentences to quickly sanction juvenile delinquency.

Sablé-sur-Sarthe: parents' concerns over school canteen and seaside class

The parents' association of Gilles-Ménage school in Sablé-sur-Sarthe is concerned about funding for a seaside class and about a dozen families denied access to the canteen, and is calling on the municipality.

Picardy foie gras producers resist despite criticism

Historic foie gras producers in the Somme, including Franck Lamy in Fransures, are defending their know-how as the debate over foie gras intensifies.

Adapei Loire-Atlantique staff mobilized against work overload

At the call of a union coalition, professionals in the Housing sector of Adapei Loire-Atlantique are mobilizing on November 12 against lack of resources and vacant positions.

Amiens: Village Cosserat opens in former factory

A new venue dedicated to second-hand goods, Village Cosserat, opens in Amiens in the former factory, occupied by two antique dealers.

Lyon: Former chief of staff to Collomb acquitted of revolving-door offense

Arabelle Chambre-Foa, former chief of staff to Gérard Collomb, prosecuted for a revolving-door offense, has been acquitted by the courts.

An MEP calls on the Prime Minister over the risk of espionage involving Chinese cars

Several armies have taken protective measures against the onboard cameras of Chinese vehicles. In France, an MEP is calling on the Prime Minister to act.

Angoulême: body of Louisa, 28, discovered near a tunnel

The body of a 28-year-old woman, Louisa, was discovered Sunday morning near a tunnel in Angoulême; the circumstances of her death remain undetermined.

Garrett Motion France plans to cut 78 jobs in Thaon-les-Vosges

Automotive supplier Garrett Motion France is preparing a voluntary departure plan affecting 78 positions at its Vosges site in Thaon-les-Vosges, the third such reduction in three years.

Summary of news for Thursday, November 12, 2026

Libération summarizes the main news of the day, in France and internationally.

Sées: fast-food restaurant and former manager convicted for undeclared work

A fast-food restaurant in Sées and its former manager were convicted of undeclared work and employing foreigners without residence permits. The situation has since been regularized by the new owner.

Cannes hosts the World Festival of Quantum Physics

The World Festival of Quantum Physics will take place on November 17 and 18 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, providing an opportunity to assess advances in the field.

Sélestat: former director of Frac convicted of harassment

The former director of the Regional Contemporary Art Fund (Frac) in Sélestat was sentenced to a €5,000 fine, including €4,000 suspended, for harassing his secretary between 2011 and 2013.

Mouans-Sartoux: young woman attacked with a bladed weapon, attacker on the run

A woman was attacked with a bladed weapon in the town center of Mouans-Sartoux; the attacker, who is believed to be her boyfriend or ex-boyfriend, is on the run.

In Cambrai, a room dedicated to adolescents suffering from mental distress

An original reception facility for adolescents with psychological difficulties has opened in Cambrai, featuring soft lighting and soothing sounds.

In Calais, stocks of lace from former fashion pillar Darquer put up for auction

Thousands of lace pieces from the stockpiles of the former Darquer house, a figure in Calais fashion, will soon be sold at auction in Calais.

Four injured, including a child, in an accident on the A84 in Manche

On Wednesday, November 11, a motorist lost control of their vehicle on the A84 in the Manche department, resulting in four injuries, including a six-year-old child.

Switching to a heat pump: costs, subsidies and profitability

Amid rising energy costs, an overview of the price, subsidies, and return on investment for a heat pump, as social leasing was launched in October.

Gorbio launches call for applications to take over its community grocery store

The commune of Gorbio, located above Menton, is looking for a successor to run its community grocery store, which has been vacant for several months. Applications are open until November 20.

Laon: traffic offenses remain numerous before the judicial court

Traffic-related crime remains high in the Aisne department, and related cases, particularly those involving the use of mobile phones while driving, continue to fill the hearings at Laon's court.

Petition calls for better pay for ambulance workers

A petition launched on November 4, 2026 calls for a pay raise for ambulance workers, whose pay barely reaches the minimum wage.

Online scams: advice from an ethical hacker to victims

Online scams have surged by 75% in five years in France. Victims, such as Sonia, 69, who was deceived by a fake bank advisor, are turning to cybersecurity specialists to conduct their own investigations.

Abbeville: Hospital reaches out to residents for lung cancer screening

Pulmonologist Olivier Leleu is participating in the national Impulsion study on preventive lung cancer screening. Actions are planned in Abbeville starting November 16, 2026.

Students mobilized outside Frontières headquarters at the call of CRE

On Thursday, November 12, at the call of the Île-de-France Regional Student Coordination (CRE), students gathered outside the headquarters of the far-right media outlet Frontières to denounce the dissemination of its ideas.

Spyware: 14 States Adopt Guidelines from the Pall Mall Process

Spearheaded by a Franco-British initiative, fourteen states, including the United States, have adopted non-binding guidelines to regulate the cyber-espionage industry.

Zuytpeene: off-duty gendarme uncovers fake couriers

In the Nord department, an off-duty gendarme spotted and facilitated the arrest of fake couriers shortly after a credit card theft in Zuytpeene.

Vols et vandalisme dans le port de La Baule-Le Pouliguen : les plaisanciers renforcent leur réseau d'alerte

Face à la recrudescence des vols dans les bateaux et des dégradations sur les pontons, les plaisanciers du port de La Baule-Le Pouliguen (Loire-Atlantique) organisent un réseau d'alerte.

CMA CGM aims to make the Rhône an alternative to trucks

The Marseille-based shipping company CMA CGM has launched the modernization of two container terminals at the Port of Lyon to develop river transport and reduce road traffic.

Near Nantes, a company breathes new life into old furniture

A small company near Nantes is restoring antique furniture to bring them back into fashion.