By Marco Hugo Barsotti MHB 
Welcome to the international bulletin of FranciaOggi and Radio Centrale Milano for Sunday 11 October 2026 on FranciaOggi.com in podcasting and on medium waves at 1575 kHz.
From Paris, this is Rachel Costa.
Attack on Riyadh Airport: 12 dead and over 300 injured
The Riyadh area, in Saudi Arabia, was hit during the night by a violent attack on the international airport. Authorities have confirmed at least twelve fatalities and three hundred injured, many of whom are in intensive care. The attack, attributed to an as‑yet unidentified faction, threatens to intensify tensions in the Gulf region, already strained by recent military clashes.
Trump claims that Putin wants a deal with Ukraine
The former United States president, Donald Trump, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate a deal with Ukraine, but that Washington must facilitate the talks. Trump stated that such a deal would represent a “step towards peace”. The remarks have drawn criticism both from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and from Western allies, who warn of yet another American interference in global diplomacy.
Rachel’s Editorial – Trump declares peace: the latest spell from the command post
I will now read you my editorial for today.
Our former president has again decided to play hallway philosopher, insinuating that Vladimir Putin is ready to sit down at the table with Ukraine, provided Washington plays the role of diplomatic jeweler’s assistant. But where, in Trump’s romantic imagination, are the documents that prove the Russian leader’s “availability”? Perhaps in his collection of “data better than the real ones”, which he has still not found the time to release to a normal press.
Zelensky, the Western allies and even Donald Trump’s flock seem to all share the same opinion: “Another Trump stunt”. Yet the American political stew appears to believe that declaring a “step towards peace” is the new way to cancel sanctions and conflicts, without even lighting the lamp of verifiability. Isn’t it curious how the idea of “facilitating” increasingly translates into “imposing one’s own will”?
We are witnessing a classic case of “American mayday”: the press echoes the phrase from a tweet, the diplomatically neutral circle chases the breakdown of an already collapsed balance, and we remain counting the times Trump tries to rewrite history with tweets. Diplomacy is not a reality show, but the archive of these “revelations” feels more like a sitcom stage.
In the end, we wonder whether the “path to peace” proposed by Trump is truly a new route or simply a detour taken with the GPS set to “Power Trip”. If the answer were “yes”, we should at least ask: who pays the toll? And, above all, why does our press still feel like it is telling an already old story, merely with a flashier headline?
Koan of the day
A monk asked the Master: “If a powerful man says he is ready to negotiate peace, but his past is a war of words, what is truly more important, the word or the action?”
The Master replied: “The word is the echo of what has been, the action is the silence that decides whether the echo will fade or reverberate into eternity.”
The monk persisted: “And if the echo comes from a microphone that amplifies only the notes it likes?”
The Master smiled and said: “Then the microphone is broken, but truth is a song that does not need amplification to be heard.”
But let’s return to the news.
Satya Nadella calls for an emergency brake for artificial intelligence
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has requested the introduction of a human “emergency brake” for artificial intelligence systems, fearing that uncontrolled growth could generate unpredictable risks. Nadella emphasized the importance of maintaining human decision‑making control, especially in critical areas such as health care and finance, urging legislators and industry to collaborate to define shared safety standards.
Russia’s ghost fleet: a huge weight in energy markets
According to an investigation by BFM Business, the “ghost” tanker fleet operating for Russia is now seven times larger than a few years ago, allowing the country to maintain a presence in the main maritime corridors despite sanctions. This logistical capacity strengthens Russia’s role in global diesel markets, but raises concerns among analysts about the stability of international energy prices.
GPUs in basements: why technicians are hoarding AI power at home
A report by The Information describes how many technology experts are installing high‑end graphics cards in their cellar and basements, turning them into mini data centres. The goal is to have computational resources for developing and testing artificial intelligence models, avoiding the costs and limitations of cloud platforms. This trend highlights the explosion of demand for compute power worldwide.
The race for AI models in China gets more crowded
An analysis by The Information highlights how competition among Chinese startups for developing artificial intelligence models is accelerating, with numerous players seeking to close the gap with U.S. giants. Chinese companies are attracting massive public and private investment, focusing on applications in sectors such as surveillance, translation and industrial automation, strengthening their presence in the global AI market.
Diesel prices falling: new hopes for European consumers
In an episode of BFM Business it was shown how recent decisions by the French and German governments to cut diesel excise taxes, together with a temporary drop in oil prices, have caused pump prices to fall by 12 % compared with last month. Experts predict that if the trend continues, consumers could enjoy further savings, while oil companies fear pressure on profit margins.
Youth protests in France against education reform
French student movements have organized a series of blockades at Paris universities, denouncing the recent higher‑education reform proposal that envisages cutting resources for humanities courses. The demonstrators demand the maintenance of public funding and a revision of education policy, fearing that the changes will weaken education quality and reduce opportunities for new generations.
Weather Paris, Monaco Monte Carlo and Milan for Sunday 11 October 2026
Paris: a gray but calm day
The morning awakens with very cloudy sky and temperatures around 12°C, light north wind with gusts up to 25 km/h according to expert Régis Crêpet.
The sun appears only intermittently in the afternoon, temperature rises to 17°C and the wind strengthens slightly to around 15 km/h with gusts of 30 km/h.
In the early afternoon the sky remains very cloudy, rain probability stays at 30% and humidity is high.
In the late afternoon the clouds thin out, temperature drops to 14°C and the wind remains moderate, without precipitation.
Evening is cooler, around 10°C, the sky is variable and the wind barely noticeable, gusts not exceeding 10 km/h.
Night ends with calm weather, temperatures around 10°C, sky overcast but stable and no rain.
Monaco Monte Carlo: sun hidden by clouds
The morning in Monaco is clear, temperature 17°C, calm wind with gusts of 15 km/h, the sky is slightly cloudy.
Mid‑morning the sun becomes stronger, temperature rises to 22°C and the feeling of warmth is heightened, light wind of 10 km/h.
In the early afternoon the clouds thicken, temperature stays around 20°C and the wind remains light, with no risk of rain.
In the afternoon the clouds persist, temperature drops to 18°C, the wind is weak but steady.
Evening temperature stays at 18°C, the sky remains very cloudy and wind stays below 10 km/h.
During the night temperature falls to 17°C, sky stays overcast and wind is almost absent.
Milan: stable conditions and mild temperatures
Milan morning starts with slightly cloudy sky, temperature 14°C, north wind at 1 km/h, no precipitation.
Mid‑morning temperature rises to 15°C, sun filters through clouds, wind remains light from north‑east, 2 km/h.
In the early afternoon the thermometer reads 19°C, sky still slightly cloudy, wind is very light from east, 4 km/h.
Afternoon temperature reaches a high of 22°C, sky remains predominantly clear, wind stays weak from east‑south‑east, 4 km/h.
Late afternoon temperature stays around 21°C, clouds remain scarce, wind stays light.
Evening temperature drops to 19°C, sky is partly cloudy, wind is very weak from north‑east, 3 km/h.
During the night temperature remains at 19°C, sky is slightly cloudy, wind is almost absent, no rain.
According to expert Daniele Berlusconi of 3BMeteo, the day is typical of a stable autumn.
Rachel’s Weather Editorial — When the climate is always our fault
Paris at 17 degrees in October, an opportunity to scream about climate change.
Monaco at 22, the sun seems to have forgotten autumn.
Milan at 22, wind of 4 km/h, no rain, the press turns it into a global alarm.
In the 1980s similar temperatures were recorded in Paris, but the term “climate change” did not yet exist.
Back then the media screamed about the ozone hole, today they ignore it.
The 30 % rain figure in Paris is nothing, yet it already makes a sensational headline.
Journalists lazily sell the drama, readers flee, subscriptions drop.
Today’s sun needs no campaign, just look at the statistics.
Koan of the day
A monk asked: “What is the true face of time today?”
Zhaozhou replied: “The sky is gray in Paris, clear in Monaco, slightly cloudy in Milan.”
A monk asked: “Does the wind bring warnings or just breezes?”
Zhaozhou concluded: “In Paris gusts of 30, in Monaco 15, in Milan 4, nothing more.”
And that is the weather.
Sign-off.
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