Events

Barbara Lefebvre sentenced for call to empty Gaza Strip

Columnist Barbara Lefebvre was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended, for "incitement to hatred or violence" after calling for the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip to be emptied.

Orne: woman prosecuted for violence against a man she was hosting

In Orne, a woman is being prosecuted for violence against a man she was hosting and who claimed he had not agreed to be thrown out; the verdict is expected shortly.

A content creator denounces hate speech on TikTok on CNEWS

Guest on CNEWS, content creator Fabrice, aka TDF Junior, claims that TikTok spreads discourse calling for hatred against France.

Alsace: Rhine level rises but navigation remains disrupted

Rainfall in the Vosges and Black Forest has caused the Rhine's water level to rise. A return to more comfortable navigation is expected next week, without a complete return to normal.

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.

Samer: local economic fabric soon to be supported by new investments

Samer's economic fabric is described as dynamic and should soon benefit from new investments.

Warcq: new La Halte Gourmande bakery opens

Louis Berthelot is opening his third bakery in the Ardennes, in Warcq, after Prix-lès-Mézières. The opening is announced for early next week.

Toulon: 2025-2035 mobility plan subject to public inquiry

Toulon Métropole opens its 2025-2035 mobility plan to public inquiry starting November 12, with registers open until January 4, 2027. Residents are invited to express themselves on travel over the next ten years.

Michel Houellebecq indicted for his 2022 remarks on Muslims

Michel Houellebecq has been indicted for complicity in incitement to discrimination, hatred, or violence following remarks made in 2022 in Front Populaire, according to Le Figaro.

In Paris, residents prepare for future heatwaves

Parisians are anticipating upcoming heatwaves even in winter and adapting their homes to cope with future extreme heat.

An "exceptionally early" disruption of the polar vortex announced

Weather forecasts announce a marked cooldown next week, linked to a polar vortex disruption deemed exceptionally early.

Pediatric reception unit for children in danger soon to open in Pirae

The Pare Ora unit, in Pirae in French Polynesia, will offer grouped medical, psychological and judicial support for child victims of violence. The aim is to avoid additional trauma for young victims.

Storm Bruna: heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in France next week

A major disturbance named Storm Bruna is expected to hit France next week, with heavy rainfall expected in many departments after torrential downpours in Spain and Portugal.

In Ajaccio, Stintu Aiaccinu structures itself ahead of upcoming deadlines

Eight months after the municipal elections, the initiative around Pascal Zagnoli aims to structure a movement starting in early 2027, with the 2032 municipal elections in its sights.

Var: two men arrested for damaging construction speed camera at Carcès

Two men aged 53 and 22 were arrested and placed in police custody for damaging a construction speed camera on the RD 562 at Carcès. They will be tried soon.

Brignoles: the market adapts to the upcoming opening of Monoprix

Before the opening of Monoprix under the market halls, the Brignoles market has found its new bearings after initial criticism sparked by the arrival of the store.

Linselles: limited investments in 2027 due to budget constraints

The municipality of Linselles may have to limit its investments next year due to budgetary constraints.

Béthune: an iconic city centre shop is about to close

An iconic city centre shop in Béthune has announced its upcoming closure, another illustration of the difficulties facing small businesses in Pas-de-Calais.

Test firing of Sylex sounding rocket for future M51.4 ballistic missile

ArianeGroup conducted a test firing of its Sylex sounding rocket on behalf of the DGA and the Ministry of the Armed Forces, with a view to developing the next version of the strategic nuclear missile M51.4.

A street in Hazebrouck will bear the name of Jacques Messiant

A street in Hazebrouck will soon bear the name of Jacques Messiant, a decision welcomed by residents.