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At Père-Lachaise, what makes the cemetery a refuge for wildlifeGrasses, trees and nighttime tranquillity: Père-Lachaise is home to documented wildlife. But observing species is not enough to measure whether their numbers are growing.
Marine Le Pen in Orléans: what the rally established for the campaignThe congress on 24 and 25 October established a narrative, an organisation and a timetable. The speech did not, however, resolve either the legal uncertainty or the electoral stages ahead.
Trade union funding: what the RN could cut — and what would remain beyond its reachSébastien Chenu promises to deprive the CGT of public subsidies if the RN comes to power. But several funding channels coexist: the state budget, the joint fund and local grants cannot all be abolished by a single decision.
Jordan Bardella re-elected as RN leader: what his score does not settleThe only candidate, Jordan Bardella received 98.98% of votes cast at the RN congress. The result measures his internal control, not the truth of the writings attributed to him or their electoral impact.
Hebron: distinguishing displaced residents from those trapped in their homesThe Israeli operation continues on 28 October. The figures for evacuations and residents trapped in their homes do not reflect the same reality; the UN is calling for their return.
In Grenoble, how to access the Le Rayon student grocery shopThe Isère Food Bank’s social grocery shop offers low-cost products to students in the Grenoble area. Access is granted after an assessment of income and expenses.
Home services: understanding prices and tax reliefHaving a professional come to your home is not enough to qualify for tax relief. The French tax credit and Luxembourg tax allowance operate differently and have different conditions.
Tata Tatin: a Loiret beer combining caramelised apples and Scottish styleLa Riff brewery presents a Wee Heavy with caramelised apples and an ABV of 7%. This malt-rich style helps explain the comparison with the dessert, without prejudging how it tastes.
Houseplants: can a wick water them while you’re on holiday?A piece of string, a reservoir and water: a capillary system can help while you’re away, provided you test its flow and avoid waterlogging the roots.
Fridge: the paper test to check the door sealA sheet of paper caught in the door can indicate a poorly fitted seal. How do you carry out the check, interpret the result and avoid an unnecessary replacement?
“Les Misérables”, “Minotaur”, “The Corset”: three lives at breaking pointA former convict on the run, an entrepreneur in Russia in 2022, a child facing the constraints of a corset: three stories released in France on 14 October, each with a very different way in.
A snake in the garden: in Luxembourg, observe before interveningAn encounter with a grass snake does not mean it is in distress. Here are a few pointers on seasonal rhythms and precautions to help avoid unnecessary intervention.