Caen

A driver deliberately rammed a car into pedestrians in northern France, an incident that initially resulted in at least one death and 10 injuries. Authorities did not treat the event as a terrorist attack, with Mayor Aristide Olivier suggesting it originated from “a fight that turned bad.” The suspected driver has been arrested following a police investigation.

Caen's former prison is up for sale in April 2026. The historic site, described as having character, is attracting attention despite its past as a prison.