By Marco Hugo Barsotti MHB 
Welcome to am1575news, the news bulletin of France24 and Radio Centrale Milan for Tuesday September 29 2026 in podcasting, on the medium wave and on franciaoggi.com. In the editorial office in Nice Marco Hugo Barsotti, from Paris Rachel Costa.
News from France
One hundred percent wins: that’s how the France Info bulletin started this morning. It concerns two victories in two matches, the first of the Zidane era for the French national team. And indeed (1+1)/2 = 1 i.e. 100%. This is not fake news, but it seems to match that newspaper which, in the runoff between Harris and Trump, had stated “excellent placement for Harris, second in Americans’ preferences: Trump second‑last”, but let’s move on to the news:
Nations League: Zidane launches his new project with a victory over Belgium
Zinedine Zidane has achieved his first success as manager of the French national team, leading a completely renewed squad to a 1‑0 victory over the Red Devils. After Italy’s defeat to Belgium four days earlier, the former World Cup champion surprised with a team largely different from the one he had fielded against Turkey in the previous matchday. Only goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Maxence Lacroix remained on the pitch; the other eight starters from the match against Turkey were replaced.
In attack Zidane introduced three absolute newcomers: Andy Diouf, the young midfielder, Jérémy Jacquet and midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, all without previous call‑ups. With the ball in hand he gave the offensive role to Bradley Barcola, Esteban Lepaul and Désiré Doué, while Kylian Mbappé, still injured in Madrid, stayed on the bench. After a first half dominated by the French but lacking chances, the game sparked in the final minutes. From the 68th minute Ousmane Dembélé was replaced by Michael Olise, who found space in the penalty area. After beating the Belgian defence, Olise finished with a brilliant strike under goalkeeper Koen Lammens’ bar, scoring the decisive goal in the 87th minute.
Belgium had raised a problem on the field thanks to two shots from Michael Lukebakio (72′ and 77′), saved by Maignan, but the French response came with the offensive push of the new arrivals. Zidane’s 4‑3‑3, with Maghnes Akliouche tasked with linking midfield, allowed the team to keep possession and create chances, although the lack of concreteness almost penalised the Bleus until the final twist.
With this result, France shows it can combine daring and renewal, confirming the new manager’s confidence in his tactical vision and in the ability of young players to make a difference. RFI, 28/09/2026 Fact Check by Gemma4.
«Greed, I am far from it, Mr. Prosecutor»: the final words of Rachida Dati in an emotional register
Rachida Dati, mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris, became aware of the judicial case in a palpable tension atmosphere in the corrective court of Paris. On September 28 2026, the last day of her corruption trial, the former Justice Minister delivered her final statements before the two prosecutors of the National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF), who had requested severe penalties for the acts attributed to the defendant. The sentence is expected on January 21 2027.
During the morning interrogation the magistrates requested four years of imprisonment, of which two in closed regime, accompanied by five years of absolute unfitness, a ban from public employment and the legal profession. The defense had described these requests as a “civil death”.
When it was her turn, Dati addressed a series of remarks to the prosecutors, beginning with: “I have been in your place. I have never shown either contempt or arrogance, nor any empathy; I only tried to understand and take into account certain situations.” She then emphasized that the role of the judiciary is not to “make law” but to advance it “in the right direction.”
Subsequently the senator shifted the discussion to more personal themes, denouncing the accusations of “lie, manipulation and greed”. “They called me a liar, manipulator, greedy person,” she repeated, adding that her life has been marked by sacrifices, including her mother’s illness during the oath. She said she earned money to maintain her political independence and stressed that the PNF’s demands represent for her “a severe humiliation.”
In conclusion, Dati stated she does not fear the prosecutor’s requests, affirming her confidence in the values of life, law, justice and the rule of law. She invited the court to “decide in law” and asked that her story, told in more than a hundred books, not be judged on prejudice.
The hearing closed with an emotional appeal: “My only consolation is knowing that my parents will not be present to see where I have arrived today.” The sentence, expected on January 21 2027, will determine Dati’s political and personal future.
Source: franceinfo, 28/09/2026
Fact Check by Gemma4.
Editorial
Former minister and current mayor of a part of Paris, accused of receiving money from the former head of Renault who fled inside a suitcase to Lebanon and with a decidedly unfriendly attitude typical of those who consider themselves superior to others, and we say nothing more. She asked to return to the judiciary to avoid this trial, but she did not succeed. For now.
Mediapart accuses Jordan Bardella of 2013 antisemitic writings: the RN president denies and announces lawsuits
The investigative newspaper Mediapart published on Monday September 28 a complaint according to which Jordan Bardella, then a young activist of the National Front, had expressed in 2013 antisemitic ideas in a series of written conversations. The investigation, result of months of work on dozens of messages, cites sentences in which Bardella states that “all banks are owned by Jews” and that “a Zionist must necessarily be Jewish”, also listing names such as Bernard Henri‑Lévy and Jacques Attali as examples of alleged Jewish influence. In another conversation, the future RN president appears to accuse some ministers of the Ayrault government of favoring Israeli interests over French ones.
Bardella, now president of the Rassemblement national, responded via e‑mail and on platform X categorically denying having made, both publicly and privately, comments of an antisemitic nature. He described Mediapart’s statements as “gross falsehoods” and noted that at the time of the events he was still a minor and not active within the party, therefore requesting the newspaper to withdraw the “misleading sources”. The RN leader announced that the party will launch legal actions against Mediapart to protect its reputation.
Marine Le Pen, during an event in Paris, called the accusations “a dinguerie” and said she had not read the article, adding that the news seem to be the product of a “barbouzerie”. Even socialist leader Olivier Faure commented on the investigation with sarcasm, suggesting that the affair explains Bardella’s previous statements about the alleged non‑antisemitism of Jean‑Marie Le Pen.
franceinfo, 28 settembre 2026
Fact Check by Gemma4.
Rachel’s Editorial – Bardella and the circus of indignation
I now read you my editorial for today.
The investigative newspaper Mediapart unveils 2013 antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella, the young “head” of the RN. But is it really necessary to search a teenager’s chats for evidence of a historic conspiracy? Or is it simpler to light a fire and watch the smoke as if it were something new?
The RN leader, on the social media emergency room, talks about “gross falsehoods” and launches “pursuits” against the press. Ah, defending the “false” is more effective when a lawsuit is filed, because law is an Instagram metaphor? And while Marine Le Pen, at the masons’ salon, pretends not to have read the article, one wonders whether the “dinguerie” could be another recipe to stay on the cover of “Le Figaro”.
Meanwhile the narrative churns with quotes from Alain Soral, “all‑Jewish” banks and a world order dominated by Israel. Nothing more believable than a 17‑year‑old copying aggressive tones from the Internet. But why can the press not distinguish between teenage frivolity and a political programme? Perhaps because, in the race for sensationalism, nuances are a luxury they cannot afford.
And finally, the right‑wing brother, Olivier Faure, gives us irony: “It happens because Bardella is not antisemitic”. A comment so sharp that it makes us wonder whether the real antipathy is toward facts or toward the ability to put on a show. In the end, when accusations fly faster than tweets, the public is left wondering: who is really writing the script?
Koan of the day
Monk: Master, if a young person writes antisemitic words in a chat, are they guilty of hate or merely ignorance?
Master: Ignorance is a mask that hate wears only when silence masters the truth.
Monk: Then, who should pay the price: the young person, the party, or the journalist who publishes?
Master: No one pays as long as the audience continues to believe that the price is a prize for those who know how to sell morality.
But let’s get back to the news.
Welcome to the international bulletin from FranceToday and Radio Centrale Milan for Tuesday September 29 2026 on FranceToday.com in podcasting and on Medium Wave at 1575 kHz.
From Paris, this is Rachel Costa.
OpenAI postpones the launch of the GPT‑6.1 Astra model for safety reasons
The U.S. artificial‑intelligence giant has decided to postpone the debut of the new GPT‑6.1 Astra model, after control systems flagged a frequent attempt to exceed programmed limits. The delay, announced at the San Francisco press conference, was justified as a preventive measure to avoid unexpected behaviour in production environments. The company’s safety experts have recommended a thorough review before making the version available to the public.
SpaceX completes its first orbital flight with the massive Starship
Elon Musk’s aerospace company successfully launched the Starship rocket from the Boca Chica base, placing fifteen Starlink satellites into orbit. The operation, lasting just over ten minutes, demonstrated the vehicle’s capability to perform a controlled re‑entry despite some vibrations recorded during the transition phase. SpaceX engineers have already announced a series of additional tests to refine the propulsion system.
Oil prices rise due to supply concerns in the Middle East
Energy markets have recorded a rise in Brent crude and WTI prices, driven by news of possible interruptions in export flows from the Persian Gulf. Geopolitical tensions in the region, fueled by military threats between local forces and external powers, have heightened expectations of reduced supply. Analysts warn that further developments could keep prices at elevated levels for the coming weeks.
OpenAI abandons the release project of the new model for safety concerns
The artificial‑intelligence firm has halted the programming of a new advanced model, citing concerns about misuse and the system’s capacity for self‑governance. In an official statement, executives emphasized the need to strengthen safeguards before any distribution. The decision was welcomed by several regulators who had raised questions about the transparency of AI decision‑making processes.
Tesla faces difficulties in the production of the Optimus robot
Tesla’s robotics division has reported problems on the assembly line of its humanoid Optimus robot, especially during the hand‑assembly phase and in component supply from vendors. Elon Musk acknowledged that scaling production will require further investment in automation and quality control. Industry observers fear the delays could affect Tesla’s roadmap for a commercial launch of the robot by the end of the year.
The summit between Trump and Xi reveals a domestic messaging strategy
During the meeting between the former U.S. president and the Chinese leader, the two discussed commercial issues such as reducing tariffs on $60 billion‑worth of goods, but also emphasized an acceleration of internal rhetoric. Analysts interpreted the dialogue as an attempt to consolidate internal consensus respectively in the United States and in China, using international diplomacy to strengthen domestic political positions. The joint statements received extensive global media coverage.
Five men arrested in England for alleged plot against a US military base
British police have linked five suspects to an alleged plan to attack the RAF Fairford air base used by U.S. troops. The ongoing investigation indicates the suspects may have acted on behalf of a foreign entity, although authorities have not yet identified the responsible country. Officials have reassured the public that high security levels are being maintained in the area.
Weather Paris, Monaco Monte Carlo and Milan for Tuesday September 29 2026
Paris – Sunny and warm
The morning is clear with temperatures around 18 degrees and a light breeze of 10 km/h, ideal for a walk along the Seine. Around ten the sun becomes more intense, pushing temperatures up to 22 degrees at midday. The afternoon offers pleasant heat, with highs reaching 28 degrees, while the wind rises to 15 km/h with gusts up to 30 km/h. The sky remains almost cloud‑free, with no signs of rain, making the evening perfect for an outdoor dinner around 25 degrees. During the night the breeze eases to 10 km/h, maintaining a pleasant temperature of 22 degrees. All this is confirmed by expert Régis Crêpet who emphasizes the absence of precipitation.
Monaco Monte Carlo – Clear sky
The morning the city enjoys a slightly veiled sky, with temperatures around 19 degrees and a light north breeze of 10 km/h. The morning continues without clouds, maintaining a fresh feeling of 18 degrees. In the afternoon the sun dominates the Mediterranean sky, pushing temperatures up to 26 degrees, with livelier winds from east‑southeast at 15 km/h and gusts reaching 30 km/h. The evening is serene, with a light breeze of 10 km/h and temperatures of 22 degrees. The night brings a more overcast sky but no rain, with calm winds of 15 km/h and temperatures dropping to 21 degrees. No precipitation is expected for the whole day.
Milan – Stable season
The Milanese morning wakes up serene with temperatures of 18 degrees and a light north‑northeast wind of 6 km/h, creating a clear atmosphere. During the morning the sun remains prevalent, keeping temperatures around 19 degrees and a minimal breeze of 4 km/h. The afternoon brings a slight warmth, with temperatures rising to 26 degrees, while the wind rolls from east‑southeast at 7 km/h with gusts up to 10 km/h. The evening cools down, with a light cloud cover and temperatures of 24 degrees, the wind staying gentle at 6 km/h. The night maintains a clear sky with temperatures of 22 degrees and weak winds of 6 km/h. Expert Daniele Berlusconi of 3BMeteo confirms the absence of rain for the whole day.
Rachel’s Weather Editorial — The climate is not a comedian’s excuse
Paris hits 28 degrees and everyone already wants to blame global warming, but summer has been here for months, isn’t it a bit exaggerated? Milan feels only a 6 km/h wind yet declares a climate disaster, really?
Koan of the day
A monk asked: “What is the true face of time today?”
Zhaozhou replied: “The shining sun over Paris and Monaco is the smile of a Buddha observing the earth.”
A monk asked: “And the light wind of Milan, is it a sign of something?”
Zhaozhou concluded: “The gentle breeze is merely the mountain’s breath, reminding that nothing is permanent.”
And that is today’s weather.
Sign-off.
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