Events

Drug trafficking: study warns about 'Uberization' and use of AI

A recent study shows a sharp rise in drug consumption and a diversification of traffickers' services, including home delivery and the use of artificial intelligence. Authorities are struggling to keep up.

Courbevoie: after-school worker suspended, suspected of sexual assaults on children

A Courbevoie after-school worker has been suspended since early October. An investigation is underway and several children have been interviewed by police.

Léo-Lagrange animation placed in receivership

On Monday, November 2, the Paris court placed the historic branch of the Léo-Lagrange Federation into receivership. In Nantes, where it provides after-school activities, staff are worried about their future.

Ittenheim: the after-school care construction project is progressing, opening expected in 2027

The Ittenheim after-school care construction project, a €5 million project capable of accommodating 172 children, has entered its interior fitting-out phase for an opening in September 2027.

Montauban: TikTok ordered to remove posts targeting former after-school activity leader

The courts ordered TikTok to delete videos revealing the name and face of the former after-school activity leader at the Hugues-Panassié nursery school in Montauban, who was targeted by messages from parents and threats.

Bordeaux researchers study tree decline in the face of drought

Researchers from INRAE and the University of Bordeaux are studying the effects of drought on trees in an experimental forest near Bordeaux, identifying decline thresholds.

Angers: after-school activity leader to be tried for sexual assaults on seven children

A 54-year-old after-school activity leader from La Blancheraie school in Angers is summoned to court on December 11, 2026 for sexual assaults on seven children and viewing child pornography sites.

Syntetica positions itself on chemical nylon recycling

The Reims-based startup Syntetica has developed a selective depolymerization process for polyamides to recycle blended textiles. It aims to deploy this technology on a large scale.

Near Lisieux, chrysanthemums remain popular ahead of All Saints' Day

Ahead of All Saints' Day, a nurseryman in Calvados discusses the enduring appeal of chrysanthemums, which are resilient and affordable.

Bogny-sur-Meuse : toujours plus d'inscrits aux Restos du cœur

L'antenne des Restos du cœur de Bogny-sur-Meuse accueille un nombre croissant de bénéficiaires d'aides alimentaires tout au long de l'année. Les bénévoles, dont ceux du service périscolaire, sont mobilisés.

Blagnac: increase in cafeteria and after-school rates causes controversy

In Blagnac, near Toulouse, the new cafeteria and after-school activity rates are provoking anger among parents who are appealing to the town hall.

Yellow Vests' grievance registers being digitized by researchers

Eight years after the Yellow Vests, researchers are attempting to digitize the grievance registers to make them accessible, despite a lack of funding, while the government has launched its own participatory platform.

Orsay: Scooter rider seriously injured in collision on N118

A car and a scooter collided on the N118 at Orsay. The two-wheeler driver, seriously injured, was hospitalized in critical condition.

Investigation into the death of Sandrine Bonnaire's mother in an Ehpad closed without follow-up

The investigation into the death of Sandrine Bonnaire's mother in an Orpea Ehpad was closed without follow-up, as no fault was established despite malfunctions noted by the ARS.

Montauban: 61-year-old female scooter rider seriously injured after letting pedestrian pass

A 61-year-old female scooter rider was hit by a car on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Montauban while she was letting a pedestrian pass. She was taken to the hospital, seriously injured.

Vendée: Three gas stations vandalized using the same method

Three gas stations in Vendée were vandalized last week, with the perpetrators targeting cash payment terminals for a paltry haul. An investigation has been opened.

Breast cancer: a test could avoid many chemotherapies

A study shows that the Oncotype DX test can avoid chemotherapy in three-quarters of cases of curable hormone-dependent cancers.