Events

Weather forecasts for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

France 2 weather forecast bulletin for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

AI, energy and industrial revolution according to French executives

On Tech&Co Business on BFM Business, the leaders of Schneider Electric France and Seclab discussed how AI is transforming energy and industry.

UPSA and the Origine France label for medicines manufactured in Agen

The UPSA laboratory produces medicines labeled Origine France in Agen, a first for a laboratory, but the ANSM prohibits the use of this label on packaging.

Weather forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

National weather bulletin for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with forecasts from France 2 and any weather warnings from Météo France.

Retailleau accuses LFI of "putting targets on journalists' backs"

Guest on "Vous Président" on BFMTV, Bruno Retailleau stated that La France Insoumise puts targets on journalists' backs.

Weather forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Meteorological forecasts for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in mainland France and Corsica.

Enedis conducts nationwide operation against tampered electricity meters

Enedis has deployed its inspectors across France to crack down on fraud among professionals, particularly tampered meters. 260 businesses were inspected, with fraudsters facing fines of up to 750,000 euros.

Cold sets in across France, temperatures below seasonal averages

Temperatures are below seasonal averages in all regions, with -2°C forecast for Nevers, for example. An early cold spell is setting in.

Futurail presents its autonomous train project

Alex Haag, co-founder and managing director of Futurail, outlines BFM Business the gamble of developing autonomous trains in France.

The Burger King in Caudry will open and recruit with France Travail

The future Burger King restaurant in Caudry is preparing to open and is seeking employees in partnership with France Travail.

127 Clio 5 and Citroën C3 seats stolen in four months in Île-de-France

Nearly one million euros in damages linked to the theft of seats from Clio 5 and Citroën C3 vehicles in Île-de-France over four months.

Signing of a charter for adapting agriculture to climate change in Hauts-de-France

The regional agricultural chamber and the Hauts-de-France Region signed a charter in Lille to anticipate the adaptation of agriculture to climate change.

Only 30% of farmers in Hauts-de-France insured against climate risks

In 2026, barely 30% of farmers in Hauts-de-France have subscribed to multi-risk climate insurance, compared to an average of 20% nationally, a level deemed insufficient by agricultural leaders.

Metal detectorists defend themselves against accusations of archaeological looting

With 15,000 metal detectors sold annually in France, enthusiasts dispute accusations of plundering archaeological heritage.

Shortage of dermatologists: long waiting times across France

France is facing a shortage of dermatologists, with only three practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants and entire departments lacking any, making it very difficult to secure appointments.

The French furniture industry is concerned about competition from Chinese imports

Well-established in rural areas, French furniture manufacturers are sounding the alarm on the threats facing their sector in the face of Chinese imports and putting forward proposals to defend "made in France".

Manuel Valls calls to "change everything" in France-overseas territories relationship

In a book to be published on November 4, former overseas minister Manuel Valls calls for an "urgent and total redefinition" of the relationship between France and its twelve overseas territories.

Only one department on yellow alert for strong winds this Wednesday

Météo-France has placed only one department on yellow alert for strong winds for the day on Wednesday, November 4, advising caution along the coasts.

Pontarlier: white supremacist stickers affixed to LFI office

In Pontarlier, white supremacist stickers were affixed to the office of La France Insoumise, whose members denounced the act.

Hauts-de-France: €570 million in state public orders per year

According to a study by Insee Hauts-de-France, the state services in the region placed €570 million in public orders per year between 2021 and 2024.

In Dijon, multidisciplinary rehabilitation courses for disabled children

The Dijon association "L'Élan de la Chouette" offers courses bringing together several health professionals for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities, attracting families from across France.

Patrick Cohen defends France Télévisions against attacks

Journalist Patrick Cohen discusses the media pressure faced by France Télévisions, particularly within the framework of the parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting.

Sociologist Smaïn Laacher analyzes renunciation of Islam in France

In an interview with "Le Monde", sociologist Smaïn Laacher looks back at how abandonment of the Muslim religion is perceived, including in France where freedom of conscience is fundamental.

Weather forecast for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Weather forecasts for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in France.

Laurence Ferrari writes an editorial on the "democratic twilight"

In an editorial, Laurence Ferrari describes a France in political and institutional crisis ahead of the presidential election, marked by distrust and the normalization of violence.

European record for rail ridership, France leads

According to Eurostat, European rail ridership reached a record level last year, with Germany and France at the top.

National recall of yogurts that may contain pieces of glass

Yogurts sold in three major retailers across France have been urgently recalled due to a risk of glass pieces being present.