Events

Deadly wild rodeo in Libercourt: trial opens in Béthune

The trial for the wild rodeo in Libercourt, in Pas-de-Calais, which resulted in one death in 2021, opens this Thursday, November 12, at the Béthune court.

Carcassonne: New excerpts from videos of municipal police revealed

New racist insults uttered by municipal police officers in Carcassonne appear in new video excerpts revealed by L'Indépendant.

EU unveils Digital Fairness Act to regulate influencers and social media

The European Commission presents a consumer protection bill, the Digital Fairness Act, targeting commercial practices of influencers, social networks, and video games, particularly deceptive interfaces and addictive features.

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Dieppe: man convicted for distributing video of his ex-partner

The Dieppe court convicted a man on Friday, November 6, 2026 for distributing a sexual video of his ex-partner.

Accordionist Michel Pruvot made knight of Arts and Letters

Abbeville accordionist Michel Pruvot, nearly 80, has been elevated to the rank of knight of Arts and Letters.

Montpellier: two arrests after vandalism and driving under nitrous oxide

In Montpellier, a man who smashed a video surveillance camera with a hammer and a reckless driver driving under the influence of nitrous oxide were arrested; a municipal police officer was injured.

Ariège: outgoing mayor of Laroque-d'Olmes criticized for video with a homeless person

Outgoing mayor Patrick Laffont published during the night of November 7 to 8 a video with a homeless person in Laroque-d'Olmes, one month before the new municipal election. The opposition denounces political exploitation.

Burglary at Bonenfant Garage in Buchères on the Night of November 7-8

Bonenfant garage, located in Buchères in the Aube department, was burgled overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Two individuals allegedly broke into the premises and stole a vehicle, as captured by CCTV footage.

Besançon: video reveals sexist and far-right remarks by police officers

A released video shows two police officers making sexist remarks and displaying far-right opinions during an identity check in Besançon. The police state they are waiting to be officially notified.

Toulouse: a massive illegal dump denounced on Ramier Island

The Champ d'actions association released a video showing an accumulation of waste on Ramier Island in Toulouse, widely shared on social media.

Toulouse plans 152 additional video surveillance cameras by 2027

The city hall of Toulouse plans to install 152 new video surveillance cameras by 2027, in addition to the 773 existing cameras. The project is estimated at 2.7 million euros.

Reims: Opposition denounces a "hidden budgetary drift" regarding the footbridge and museum

Socialist councillor Éric Quénard criticizes the management of cost overruns for the Reims footbridge and Museum of Fine Arts, following a video by Mayor Arnaud Robinet detailing the costs.

Toulouse: man unmasked for repeated thefts of cosmetics in supermarket

A 34-year-old man stole branded creams and perfumes from a Carrefour supermarket in Toulouse; he was identified through video surveillance.

Video games as a lever to attract young people to Aube media libraries

Brienne-le-Château media library is making a PlayStation 5 available for free access until November 21, 2026, an initiative aimed at attracting a young audience, like the Mario Kart tournaments in Vendeuvre-sur-Barse.

A video showing a roe deer crushed and beaten with racist remarks is circulating in the Hautes-Alpes

A video circulated on Snapchat shows a group of individuals deliberately crushing a roe deer and making racist remarks. The perpetrators are said to be residents of the Hautes-Alpes, according to internet users.

Sézanne: Christmas garlands will not be installed in 2026

Sézanne Mayor David Levert announces in a video published on November 7 that Christmas garlands will not be installed this year in downtown.

Chanteloup-les-Vignes: clashes with police after urban rodeos, four arrests

Sunday evening in Chanteloup-les-Vignes (Yvelines), clashes erupted between participants in urban rodeos and law enforcement. At least four people were arrested.

Lisieux: two men tried in Caen for gang rape, video discovered by the victim

Two men aged 39 and 41 are being tried in Caen for gang rape of an adult woman. The victim had discovered a video showing her half-naked and unconscious.

Benoît Hamon questions Laurent Wauquiez on immigration and Bataclan

In a video sequence broadcast on November 8, Benoît Hamon questions Laurent Wauquiez about the link he draws between immigration and the Bataclan.

Verbal clash between Marion Maréchal and Bally Bagayoko over the 1954 insurrection

Marion Maréchal accuses Saint-Denis LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko of celebrating the deaths of innocents after a video of his participation in an evening commemorating the 1954 insurrection.

Damien Rieu shares a video presented as showing an "Algerian unaccompanied minor" striking a car

Damien Rieu shares a video showing, according to him, an Algerian unaccompanied minor striking a car and posting the images himself on Instagram.

Increase in video-ticketing cameras in French towns

An increasing number of municipalities are installing video-ticketing cameras to sanction traffic violations in real time, which could multiply fines.

Video attributes remarks on the "end of the West" to Houria Bouteldja

A video circulated on November 7 attributes to Houria Bouteldja remarks calling for rejoicing at the "end of the West." The date of the original intervention remains unknown.

Chaville: young man seriously injured in urban rally raid

A man in his twenties was seriously injured in Chaville after hitting a barrier while trying to flee the police during an urban rally raid.

Paris: militant action targets a Relay shop at Montparnasse station

A video broadcast Friday shows a militant action targeting a Relay shop at Montparnasse station, denouncing "far-right propaganda".

Video shows young man pinning police officer to the ground

A video circulated on X shows a young man holding a helmeted police officer down; the location, date, and context remain to be confirmed.

The Council of State softens its case law on 'pantouflage'

The Council of State has eased its assessment of conflict-of-interest risks for public officials joining the private sector, which some view as a setback for ethical standards.

Mayor of Luché-Pringé invited to Paris by Emmanuel Grégoire after viral video

The mayor of Luché-Pringé (Sarthe), Jean-Pierre Bamas, is invited on Friday, November 6, 2026, to Paris by Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, following a video with 9 million views about a school initiative in his commune.

In Saint-Malo, a fisherman tried for defamation against the Compagnie des Pêches

The Compagnie des Pêches de Saint-Malo sued a fisherman from Finistère for defamation following a video published on Facebook that was viewed 130,000 times.

Near Toulouse, man on trial for trapping minors on social networks

A 33-year-old man is on trial for manipulating teenage girls on Snapchat and Instagram to obtain nude photos and videos, after being caught filming a neighbor in the shower.

In Dordogne, a village publishes a video to recruit a baker

The town hall of Coux-et-Bigaroque-Mouzens, in Périgord Noir, has published a video with its residents to attract applications and open a bakery.

Mont-de-Marsan : municipal council on inheritance, video surveillance and Sunday rest

The municipal council of Mont-de-Marsan reviewed several matters, including an inheritance, the installation of surveillance cameras and Sunday rest.