Events

Édouard Philippe wants to ban magistrates from unionizing

As part of the 2027 presidential campaign, Édouard Philippe proposes banning magistrates from forming unions.

Creil: two La Poste employees arrested for theft of about thirty parcels

In Creil, two La Poste employees were arrested and then dismissed after stealing about thirty parcels ahead of Christmas. Management is pursuing a "zero tolerance" policy.

Gap: Construction company boss convicted of abuse of corporate assets

A construction industry executive was sentenced by the Gap criminal court to a fine of €10,000 for using company funds for personal purposes.

Clichy: an elected official, two police officers and a director summoned for electoral fraud

In Clichy, an elected official, two police officers and a director have been summoned before the court in a case involving suspicions of electoral fraud.

France will ban factory ships over 25 meters near its coasts

Sea Minister Catherine Chabaud has announced the launch of a process to ban vessels over 25 meters in the French coastal strip, starting with the eastern English Channel.

"We don't have the skills in France to make Made in France"

The vice-president of METI and CEO of the Redex group points to a cultural and training problem, as well as waste in apprenticeship, hindering French production.

Heavy truck overturns on A8/A57 in Var, traffic cut

An accident involving a heavy truck occurred around 4 a.m. at the junction between the A8 and A57 in the Var department. Traffic was temporarily banned in the direction of Italy.

Publication of the preliminary report on a general directorate of judicial services

The General Inspectorate of Justice publishes a preliminary mission report on a general directorate of judicial services.

Sainte-Rose: former finance director tried for embezzlement of public funds

The former finance director of Sainte-Rose, his wife and a former service provider are on trial for forgery, embezzlement of public funds, money laundering and handling stolen goods.

The Caledonian Union holds its 57th congress in Poya

The Caledonian Union opened its 57th annual congress in Gohapin, in the municipality of Poya, with the renewal of its governing bodies at stake.

EDF on trial in Tours for inadequate monitoring of Chinon nuclear plant discharges

EDF and the director of the Chinon nuclear site are on trial Friday, November 13 at the Tours police court, after a complaint by associations denouncing failures in the monitoring of radioactive discharges.

Daily moves: Anthony Guzman takes helm of Sata Group

Anthony Guzman succeeds Fabrice Boutet as managing director of Sata Group in Isère, among other appointments of the day.

Former Casino boss Jean-Charles Naouri publishes book on group's downfall

Jean-Charles Naouri, former Casino executive, is releasing a documented book looking back at the downfall of the retail chain and at French industry.

LCI Direct of Thursday, November 12, 2026

On the agenda: bomb threats described as an "epidemic" by Emmanuel Macron, a spying scandal involving a tech giant, and Iranian threats against bases in Europe.

General Director of Services of the Marne Department Pushed Out

Sixteen months after her arrival, Valérie Hatsch, General Director of Services (DGS) of the Marne Department, has been summoned and is expected to leave her post without having wished it.

Sibyle Veil defends the independence of Radio France's management

The president of Radio France reaffirms the independence of the public group's management against political offensives and internal criticism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caudrésien given suspended sentence for death threats now imprisoned

A 26-year-old man from Caudrésy, who received a suspended sentence for death threats, is finally heading to prison.

Night works on the A150 near La Vaupalière, close to Rouen

The Regional Directorate of Roads (Dirno) will carry out road maintenance works on the A150 at La Vaupalière, causing lane closures in both directions for two nights.

Chlordécone: State ordered to compensate former farm worker in Guadeloupe

The administrative court of Guadeloupe has ordered the State to pay 28,500 euros to a former farm worker suffering from prostate cancer, recognizing a direct link with his exposure to chlordécone.

Malongo relocates coffee machine production to Vendée

One year after investing €5 million in a factory in Vendée, Malongo is manufacturing its coffee machines there, has hired 25 employees, and plans to expand its operations.

Injured bearded vulture rescued in the Hautes-Pyrénées

Hunters spotted an injured bearded vulture on the Val Louron-Azet estate and alerted a falconry director who retrieved it.