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Pengo Bossio Wangi: a dream of MMA built on journeys and trainingFor years, Pengo Bossio Wangi devoted almost five hours a day to travelling and training. A documented portrait of an amateur who aspired to compete in professional MMA.
Trappes: police custody and criminal responsibility, two different questionsThe temporary suspension of questioning does not establish criminal irresponsibility. Medical fitness, capacity to distinguish right from wrong at the time of the events, and the terrorist classification are subject to separate assessments.
Périgueux: the Canon français banquets are over, but the controversy remainsNearly 3,000 diners, no major incidents reported and a mayor standing by his decision. The calm of the weekend has not, however, put an end to the political debate, just hours before the municipal council meeting.
BFMTV faces criticism: what pluralism requires — and what it does not decideAfter the Trappes attack, BFMTV’s unions and management are at odds over how guests should be challenged. Pluralism is assessed over time; it does not relieve a channel of its editorial choices.
Racist terrorism: why the two classifications can apply togetherUnder French law, the terrorist purpose of an act and the racist aggravating circumstance address different questions. The investigation in Trappes and La Verrière shows how they can both be applied, without prejudging the court’s decision.
At Eymoutiers, Toulondit Castle faces a short lease and a possible saleThe Toulondit association’s lease runs until 31 December 2026. The town is considering selling the castle, but no sale agreement has been reached: the upcoming negotiations will determine whether the association stays, the collective buys the property or another project takes its place.
Atlanta: Kelsea Bond’s task force on data centres remains on holdKelsea Bond wants to regulate the growth of data centres in Atlanta. But, as of 28 October, the announced task force has not yet been created: its resolution remains held up at city council.
Éclats de guerre: Patrick Chauvel, from reporting to narrativePublished on 21 October 2026, Patrick Chauvel’s book extends in written form a body of witness work whose 380,000 images are held at the Mémorial de Caen.
After Pleyel, Hervé Vilard continues his tour: at 80, the audience remains his driving forceHis Paris concert on 25 October is over, but Hervé Vilard’s return to the stage continues. The artist links this new chapter to words, musicians and, above all, the connection with the audience.
1958: what the ‘de Gaulle method’ owes to Parliament, the referendum and the Pinay-Rueff planCharles de Gaulle’s return in 1958 is often summed up as the authority of one man. The chronology, however, shows a more collective method: a parliamentary mandate, popular approval and economic expertise.
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.
After Trappes, Audrey Pulvar challenges media coverage of racismA signatory of an opinion piece published on 27 October, Audrey Pulvar criticises the words used by some media outlets. The judicial facts and the debate over their responsibility must remain distinct.