Stories from Nantes · France

A French startup named Motronic, founded by the University of Nantes, is developing chips for AI applications. These chips are designed to be faster and more energy-efficient. The company is based in Nantes. This development marks a step for the company and the French AI industry. This development contributes to France's growing AI sector. A startup company in France has developed new artificial intelligence chips. The Falcon 9 Block 5 is scheduled for launch with Starlink Group 17-45 on June 23, 2026, and again on June 24, 2026. Both launches are marked as 'Go for Launch'.

France and Germany are seeking a way forward on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.

Two men have been arrested for approximately one hundred thefts or attempted thefts over the past six months in Nantes and its surrounding area. The arrests were the result of a joint effort by the gendarmerie and police.

The suspect in the disappearance of Lyannah is also facing a rape complaint filed by a friend of the victim. The complaint was filed in August.

Civil protection services rescued a man who suffered cardiac arrest during a motocross race south of Nantes. The man was attended to by emergency services.

Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, a festive atmosphere and some disturbances were reported in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. The celebrations occurred after the football match.

Nantes was defeated in the French Cup final with a score of 27-24. Nicolas Tournat expressed regret over the loss, stating the team felt 'aggressed'.

The prefecture in Nantes, France, has banned a Muslim event based on suspicions of Islamist extremism.

A white march was organized by the family and the socio-cultural center of Port-Boyer in Nantes. The march began at 3 p.m.

Following the funeral of Elidja, a teenager fatally shot in Nantes, local residents have expressed their frustration with drug trafficking in their neighborhood. They are calling for an end to the violence and crime.