He was heard on 29 October 2026 by two judges of financial investigation, Édouard Philippe is not charged in the investigation concerning the Digital City of Le Havre. Her defence welcomed a favourable decision, while the complainant stressed the continuation of the investigation. This status does not constitute a closure of the file. [S3] [S5] [S12]
Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86 in Los Angeles, according to an announcement by his entourage published on October 29. The tributes greet the interpreter of Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, but also a theatre actor who had chosen American television without giving up Shakespeare. [S4] [S11] [S22]
Winner of Tallon Griekspoor in the eighth of the final in Vienna, Alexander Zverev will take the lead in the ATP classification on Monday, November 2, ahead of Jannik Sinner. The German gets to the top for the first time. While several media outlets refer to their Grand Slam titles to explain the separation, the rules provide for a comparison of the points obtained in the main competitions. [S4] [S6] [S7] [S9]
The Metropolitan Police voluntarily seized the Independent Office for Police Conduct after transmitting to the Sussex, but not to other police services, a letter containing charges against Thomas Markle. This review of its decisions takes place when a separate investigation is conducted in the Philippines. Meghan's father denies recent accusations of detention of images of sexual abuse of minors. [S1] [S2] [S3]
Laurent Nuñez announces 70,000 police and gendarmes for the mobilization of October 31, 2026 and Halloween evening. The government claims that there is a high risk of violence to strengthen controls and keep the processions away from the city centres. In Paris, trade unions seized justice in order to challenge travel restrictions. [S2] [S4] [S5] [S11]
The suspect of the attack of 23 October 2026, who killed one and wounded seven in the Yvelines, was charged and placed in pre-trial detention on 29 October. According to the anti-terrorist prosecutor's office, he recognized racist targeting and premeditation, but challenged the terrorist intent. The investigation shall, in particular, inform the preparation of the attack and the events preceding it. [S1] [S10] [S12]
Arriving in the United States after leaving Brazil despite a judicial ban, Flávio Bolsonaro claimed the presidential victory before running as the "leader of Brazil". His accusations of fraud are not accompanied by any evidence in the sources consulted. His own party recognized Lula's victory. [S1] [S2] [S6]
Hospitalized after an unease on the training ground, Vincent Kompany returned to his home on 28 October. According to Max Eberl, meninge irritation is the cause of the incident. The Bayern coach continues his recovery, while his assistant Aaron Danks is acting. His recovery will depend on the doctors. [S1] [S3] [S4] [S5]
Gabriel Attal called, on October 28 on TF1, to a "great primary of the Democrats" to avoid a second round of LFI-RN in 2027. The first reactions of the entourage of Édouard Philippe and Bruno Retailleau highlight two obstacles: the political boundaries of the rally and the commitment of the losers to support the winner. No organisational agreement is established. [S1] [S4] [S12]
The collision between a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train on 28 October south of Madrid resulted in at least 68 deaths according to several media reports. The first explanations call into question an authorization to leave after a breakdown of the security system. But the speed of the train and the responsibilities remain to be established. [S1] [S2] [S3] [S7]
Apple announces a touch-based MacBook Pro OLED with a screen that reaches 2,000 nits, both in HDR and SDR. The progress mainly concerns display and mobility: chips remain the M5 Pro and M5 Max. The supplement is usually 400 to 500 euros against mini-LED models, which are still available. [S3] [S10]
The national tribute to the victims of the Trappes and La Verrière bombing will be chaired by the Prime Minister, announced Aurora Bergé in the Senate on Wednesday, October 28. Date and location remain unknown. The attack killed Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26, and caused seven injuries, according to Public Senate. [S1]
An AVE from Renfe struck a locked-in Iryo train on the Madrid–Seville line on Wednesday 28 October near Urda. At least 68 people died. The Minister of Transport questions an authorization to leave after a computer failure, but the responsibilities remain to be established. [S1] [S6] [S11]
Two trains from Renfe and Iryo collided on 28 October in Toledo province. The first report from the regional authorities reported at least 10 deaths and many injuries. The traffic between Madrid and Andalusia is interrupted. The causes of the shock remain unknown. [S2] [S6] [S8]
After the October 28 collision near Toledo, the score was corrected to 69 deaths. While families are waiting for victims to be identified, unions are demanding security measures. The resumption of traffic after a signal failure is at the heart of investigations, without any definitive accountability. [S1] [S2] [S10]
An assailant presented as a minor by the Serbian authorities was shot dead after stabbing a gendarme in front of the Israeli embassy on the night of 27-28 October 2026. The agent was slightly injured. Belgrade and Israeli diplomacy speak of a terrorist attack; Serbian authorities strengthen police controls and presence. [S2] [S3] [S4]
Donald Trump says a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian presidents will be held shortly. US-mediated talks are announced for November, but their timing is not a confirmation of a summit. The place of a possible face-to-face remains an obstacle and no general truce is announced in these declarations. [S2] [S3] [S4]
Adopted at first reading by 229 votes to 105, the bill now goes beyond redressing the deterioration: seizure of social benefits, administrative prohibitions and withdrawal of online content. The government defends compensation for victims; its opponents denounce risks to individual freedoms. The text is still to be discussed in the National Assembly. [S2] [S3] [S9]
After the counting of just over 54% of the votes, WELT allocated 56 seats to Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, compared with 49 seats to Gadi Eisenkot's camp. No one reaches the 61 seats required by a majority. The results remain provisional and the possibilities of alliance with Arab parties divide the opposition. [S1]
Lancet Countdown's tenth report estimates that human warming caused nearly three million heat-related deaths between 2016 and 2023. The authors call for a lasting international response. Protections already bring benefits, but the modalities and guarantees of the proposed emergency mechanism need to be clarified. [S9] [S11] [S13]
Arsenal was eliminated in the eighth final of the League Cup on Tuesday, October 27, by Fleetwood Town (1-1, 5-3 in goal shots). For his first appearance with the Gunners, Illan Meslier did not stop any attempt at the session. In front, goaltender Jay Lynch was decisive, in the game then in front of Bruno Guimaraes. [S1] [S2] [S5]
Arriving near Miami on 28 October after passing through Argentina and Ecuador, Flávio Bolsonaro claims to want to lead the opposition from the United States. His accusations of fraud are not accompanied by any evidence, while his own party recognizes Lula's victory. His departure also raises the question of compliance with his legal obligations. [S1] [S3] [S41]
BHV Marais announced on 27 October 2026 that it would seek protection from the court to continue its recovery. Management assures that the store will remain open and accuses Brookfield of withholding compensation, which the lessor denies. For the 700 employees and suppliers, the modalities of the reorganization remain to be specified. [S4] [S5] [S9]
Arriving in Florida after his defeat against Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro has to respond to Brazilian investigations while defending his place in a right likely to reorganize. His reception in the United States is documented, but neither a possible asylum nor the outcome of his electoral challenge is established. [S1] [S8] [S26]