A Lifetime of Activism and a Recognition of Loss: David Suzuki Reflects on a Changing World David Suzuki, the renowned geneticist and environmental advocate, is preparing to mark his 90th birthday with the release of his latest book, Lessons From a Lifetime. The book, arriving on March 17, 2026, is a reflective glance back at … Read more
Vieux-Thann, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, eastern France, recently concluded a budget review outlining its financial standing for 2025 and projections for 2026. The municipal council, presided over by Mayor Daniel Neff, convened on March 4th to scrutinize the town’s finances, revealing a surplus in operational funds alongside deficits in investment … Read more
Valserhône, France – In a striking outcome defying expectations, Guy Larmanjat secured a decisive victory in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday. The win is particularly notable given Larmanjat’s recent public disclosure of a serious illness. He garnered 57.22% of the vote, significantly outpacing his opponent, Isabelle de Oliveira, who received 42% … Read more
Rennes, France – The political landscape in Rennes is fractured as the city prepares for a second round of municipal elections on March 22nd. Despite being a traditional stronghold for the left, deep divisions have emerged, with incumbent Mayor Nathalie Appéré refusing to form an alliance with Marie Mesmeur, the candidate representing La France Insoumise … Read more
Tram Derailment in Villeurbanne Follows Attempted Theft, Leaves Two Dead Villeurbanne, France – A tragic incident unfolded late Monday evening, March 16th, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving another critically injured after a vehicle collided with a tram. The collision, which occurred around 9:00 PM local time on Cours André-Philippe, led to … Read more
Political Maneuvering in Nantes as Mayoral Runoff Looms Nantes, France is bracing for a tense second round of mayoral elections following a closely contested first round on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With no candidate securing an outright majority, negotiations are underway to potentially forge alliances that could sway the outcome. The current mayor, Johanna Rolland, … Read more
Incumbent Reims Mayor Robinet Heads for Runoff in Closely Watched French Municipal Election Reims Mayor Arnaud Robinet, representing the Horizons party, is poised for a second-round showdown in the 2026 municipal elections after securing a leading 43.79% of the vote in the first round on Sunday, March 15th. The results, reported on Monday, March 16th, … Read more
French Municipal Elections Yield Surprises, Raise Concerns About Extremes The first round of French municipal elections, held on March 15, 2026, delivered a series of unexpected results, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape. While final outcomes will depend on second-round runoffs, early returns indicate strong showings for both the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) … Read more
Grenoble, France – In a stunning upset, former Grenoble mayor Alain Carignon, representing Les Républicains, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of the 2026 municipal elections. The results, announced late Monday, March 16th, show Carignon securing 27.04% of the vote, narrowly edging out Laurence Ruffin, the candidate representing the left-wing coalition, who … Read more
The French department of Ardennes is seeing a slight dip in voter turnout for today’s municipal elections compared to the same point in the 2020 cycle. As of noon local time, 21.50% of registered voters had cast their ballots, according to initial reports. This contrasts with a participation rate of 23.60% recorded at the same … Read more