A new EU-backed analysis says coordinated accounts exploited real October protests to portray France as collapsing, without evidence that foreign actors caused the unrest.

Information integrity·2 min read

03 / THE WHIF EDIT

Crime & Justice↗

Explore crime & justice →

Crime & Justice

Paris prosecutors trace a wave of airline bomb hoaxes

France is investigating false threats that disrupted flights across Europe, while authorities stress that no group or foreign state has been linked by evidence.

Cross-border investigation·2 min read

Crime & Justice

Inass Touloub trial shows how forensic evidence revived a 39-year-old case

At the Blois assize court, medical evidence and a DNA breakthrough frame a difficult trial in which both accused parents deny responsibility.

Court report & context·2 min read

04 / THE WHIF EDIT

Fashion↗

Explore fashion →

Fashion

France explains the EU's new parcel fees before the holiday rush

A €2 handling charge now applies to each product category in low-value parcels from outside the EU, while consumers are warned about payment scams.

Ecommerce & consumer guide·2 min read

Fashion

Marionnaud changes hands as BEHN completes the acquisition

The perfume retailer's 687 stores and 4,200 employees move from CK Hutchison to a company controlled by David Konckier, with the price undisclosed.

Beauty retail & ownership·2 min read

05 / THE WHIF EDIT

Lifestyle↗

Explore lifestyle →

Lifestyle

France keeps a unique Jurassic dinosaur in public hands

The state has acquired the only known Dubreuillosaurus specimen before auction, securing it for research and eventual public display in Paris.

Natural history·2 min read

Lifestyle

France turns photography's bicentenary into a nationwide exhibition season

From station displays to major museum surveys, the 200th-anniversary programme connects early processes, Japanese practice and contemporary collections.

Culture guide & historical context·2 min read

06 / THE WHIF EDIT

Music↗

Explore music →

Music

Paris Opera rebuilds the Ring as a 16-hour festival

Two complete cycles mark 150 years since Wagner's tetralogy was first staged, with performances, streaming and a BnF exhibition running in parallel.

Opera & cultural history·2 min read

Music

Monte le Son turns Paris libraries into stages for women musicians

The free month-long festival opens on 5 November with a women-led programme spanning classical music, electro, gospel, cumbia, reggaeton and debate.

Festival guide & context·2 min read

07 / THE WHIF EDIT

Cinema↗

Explore cinema →

Cinema

Cinébanlieue opens with films, workshops and routes into filmmaking

The 21st edition runs from 6 to 13 November across Seine-Saint-Denis and Paris, combining nearly 100 films with competitions and professional encounters.

Festival guide & analysis·2 min read

Cinema

Sarlat turns a film festival into a classroom and career forum

The 35th edition combines more than 40 films with workshops and a 5 November schools forum for 550 pupils and teachers from cinema courses.

Festival guide & analysis·2 min read

08 / THE WHIF EDIT

Business & Tech↗

Explore business & tech →

Business & Tech

Bank of France sees a narrow path away from recession

Its latest business survey points to moderate fourth-quarter growth after a contraction, while political uncertainty and fuel costs weigh on firms.

Economic outlook·2 min read

Business & Tech

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa counts a roughly €100 million cyberattack loss

The Breton banking group says customer accounts were not compromised after attackers moved money through a third-party platform, while recovery work continues.

Cybersecurity & banking·2 min read

09 / THE WHIF EDIT