By Marco Hugo Barsotti MHB 
Welcome to am1575news, the news bulletin of Francia24 and Radio Centrale Milano for Saturday October 10, 2026 in podcasting, on the medium wave and on franciaoggi.com. In the newsroom in Nice Marco Hugo Barsotti, from Paris Rachel Costa.
News from France
EU and China agree to limit exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe
European Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, announced that China has agreed to “moderate” the flow of hybrid vehicles destined for the European Union, committing to cut exports of these vehicles by more than half over the next four years. The decision, the result of talks concluded on Friday in Beijing, should halt the arrival of millions of Chinese hybrid cars on the European market, helping to rebalance trade between the two sides.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the agreement provides for a reduction of several million units of hybrid and plug‑in hybrid vehicles, a share considered “significant” by the European representative. ACEA welcomed the news, calling it a “positive step” toward easing commercial tensions, although it requested a more detailed analysis of the agreement’s content.
In the same statement, Beijing also agreed to apply, under the most‑favoured‑nation clause, reduced tariffs on goods worth about four billion euros in total, generating a saving of roughly €225 million in customs duties. Affected products include automotive components, olive oil and some food items.
Beyond measures in the automotive sector, China said it is ready to facilitate the issuance of licences for the export of rare earths and permanent magnets to Europe, a crucial issue for the European industry. Both parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening dialogue on export controls and continuing commercial discussions ahead of the European summit scheduled in Brussels next week, where the final decision on bilateral relations will be taken.
Source: franceinfo, October 10, 2026
Fact Check by Gemma4.
Voting platform for the left‑wing primary hit by cyber‑attack, voting extended to Sunday
The e‑votez platform, tasked with managing electronic voting for the primary organized by the Socialist Party and Place Publique, was “victim of a cyber‑attack” from the moment it opened on Friday, October 9 at 08:00. The attack, based on a massive influx of simultaneous connections generated by bots, saturated the system, preventing a portion of voters from casting their ballots. For this reason the organising commission decided to extend voting until 18:00 on Sunday, canceling the deadline originally set for Saturday evening.
At 19:00 on Friday only 20,000 voters out of 140,000 registered had voted. Technical experts confirmed the integrity of the result, assuring that votes were recorded correctly and without interruption from the opening onward. Voting resumed regularly at 18:45, according to Patrick Mennucci, president of the organising commission, cited by AFP.
The commission reported the incident to the National Cybersecurity Authority (ANSSI) and filed a complaint. The Prime Minister asked ANSSI to assist the organisers in identifying the nature and source of the attack, according to a source at the Matignon. The vote, which takes place exclusively online, must determine the candidate of the social‑democratic left among Ségolène Royal, Emmanuel Maurel, Raphaël Glucksmann, Olivier Faure and Jérôme Guedj, ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
Source: franceinfo, October 9, 2026
Fact Check by Gemma4.
Editorial by Rachel – “Cyber‑gossip: the left stalls, the bots celebrate”
What a delight to read that a voting platform, designed to protect the smallest, fell prey to “bots” as if it were a bakery letting thieves in. But do we really wonder why a part of the left, dreaming of centralising all data in a digital government, cannot even keep out an army of robots with just over 8 MB of RAM? It’s almost poetic: ideology clashes with the logic of a starving server.
Here, the organisation’s statement reassures us with words of “no alteration of the sincerity of the vote”. Yes, because votes were “recorded without interruption” while the platform was battling a storm of phantom connections. There is no concrete evidence, only a cascade of buzzwords that would make a reality‑TV spokesperson blush. Where is the technical report? Or perhaps they tossed it into the folder “what to do when we don’t know what to tell you”.
The turnout count is equally comic: 20 000 voters out of 140 000 registered. An attendance rate that makes the vote more a mass‑psychology experiment than a genuine democratic process. They want the “flame” of mass participation, but when the lights go out in front of an attack, the response is: “extend until tomorrow”. It’s like asking a chef to lengthen lunch because he forgot the salt: a solution that solves nothing, yet at the same time prolongs the discomfort.
Finally, the media sludge: the news is dramatised, while the government and ANSSI merely say they “are working on it”. Word‑twists scented with security, but no transparency. The real show is the contradiction of a left that wants to control data and, at the same time, complains it cannot defend it. In the end, perhaps the real cyber‑attack is on its own inconsistencies.
Koan of the day
A monk asked the Master: “If bots can flood a voting platform, why then can the left‑wing not guarantee the security of the data it wants to protect?”
The Master replied: “Because the flowing river is harder to dam when its bed is built with words, not with stones.”
The monk persisted: “And if the slowness of the voting procedure is due to this very vulnerability, what value does the vote itself have?”
The Master smiled and said: “The value of the vote is like the wind: it is felt, it is spoken of, but only those with the right net can catch it, and that net is most often made of branches of hypocrisy.”
But let’s get back to the news.
Macron furious over the banner against Brigitte broadcast at 1 pm on France 2
The president Emmanuel Macron is said to have reacted with anger to the brief, few‑second shot of a student demonstration broadcast during the 1 pm news on France 2, presented by Julian Bugier. In the report, dedicated to the mobilisation involving several French high schools since September, the slogan “Macron bz ta prof, pas les nôtres” appeared in the background, a direct attack on Brigitte Macron, the president’s former teacher. The image was shown twice, first in a wide shot and then closer, each for less than three seconds, and quickly spread on social media, even reaching the corridors of the Élysée.
According to Le Parisien, the head of state was “furious” and a close associate confirmed that “he evidently didn’t like it”. The resentment also stemmed from the lack of an apology from France 2 in the following broadcast. The channel’s management, contacted by the newspaper, said it had no provocative intent, stating the images were inserted as illustration of headlines and that “no mistake was made”. Julien Duperray, director of the national editorial team of France Télévisions, recalled that management had urged journalists to watch for potentially offensive content, specifying there was no intention to highlight any particular slogan and that responsibility was limited to transmitting the images provided by the demonstrators.
The episode also sparked anger among majority‑party supporters, who accused the public service of “absolute disgrace” for showing an attack on Brigitte Macron during a high‑viewership slot. Some users directly addressed the television network and presenter Julian Bugier, asking why a “degrading attack” on the First Lady was aired, stressing that the gesture betrays public service and the youthful mobilisation.
Source: Le Parisien, October 6, 2026
Fact Check by Gemma4.
Welcome to the international news bulletin from FranciaOggi and Radio Centrale Milano for Saturday October 10, 2026 on FranciaOggi.com in podcasting and on Medium Wave at 1575 kHz.
From Paris Rachel Costa.
Large French groups manage to borrow at rates lower than those of the State
The major French companies have issued bonds with interest rates lower than the yield of French government securities, signalling a growing confidence of investors in the private sector.
Analysts attribute this phenomenon to the deterioration of public finances, which has pushed investors to view French multinationals as more stable.
The trend could influence future government financing policies, reshaping the European bond market landscape.
Trump signs agreement for Russian diesel supply, sparking international criticism
The U.S. president announced an agreement with Russia for the immediate delivery of 300,000 tonnes of diesel to American and global markets, provoking strong opposition from Ukraine.
Zelensky called the move a “gift to Putin” that would prolong the conflict, while sanctions experts fear a possible evasion of the restrictions imposed on Moscow.
The deal is fueling a heated debate in Washington over balancing energy security and foreign policy.
Tesla removes the “Full Self‑Driving” name in Europe after regulator pressure
The automotive giant has decided to strip the “Full Self‑Driving” badge from the versions sold in Europe, complying with transport authorities’ requests who deemed the name misleading.
The change will arrive with the software update scheduled for next week, without affecting the actual functionalities of the autonomous driving system.
Market observers see the decision as a signal of growing regulatory scrutiny of assisted‑driving technologies.
Amazon redesigns data centers after electric supply alert in Mississippi
The e‑commerce company has launched a review of its data‑center infrastructure after receiving a warning of potential power interruptions in the state of Mississippi.
The new design includes installing more robust backup systems and adopting renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on the local grid.
Industry operators view Amazon’s initiative as a resilience model for critical cloud‑computing facilities.
China and Europe decide to halve Chinese hybrid vehicle exports
European authorities and the Chinese government have reached an agreement to cut Chinese‑made hybrid car exports to the EU market by fifty percent.
The deal arises from pressure by European manufacturers worried about low‑cost vehicle competition, aiming to rebalance trade dynamics in the green mobility sector.
Analysts anticipate a moderate impact on sales volumes but a strengthening of emission‑containment regulations in Europe.
Midterm elections in the United States could shake stock markets
Financial experts warn that the outcomes of the midterm elections scheduled for next November could cause notable swings in equity prices, especially in the technology and energy sectors.
Political uncertainties are already central to investment strategies, with many funds increasing liquidity in anticipation of possible volatility scenarios.
Observers stress the importance of monitoring the positions of large banks, which could influence market sentiment in the coming months.
The race for artificial intelligence models in China intensifies
Three major Chinese firms, including game‑studio MiHoYo, have begun developing their own large language models to compete with Western platforms such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
The move reflects China’s desire to reduce reliance on foreign technologies and to establish itself as a leader in the next generation of AI.
International observers caution that the proliferation of these models could accelerate global fragmentation of the AI market.
Nvidia invests in d‑Matrix chip startup to strengthen its competitive position
The semiconductor giant announced a strategic investment in the young company d‑Matrix, specialised in next‑generation architectures for artificial‑intelligence processing.
The deal aims to consolidate Nvidia’s supply chain and offer customers more energy‑efficient solutions.
Analysts believe the capital infusion will speed up the development of higher‑performance chips, helping Nvidia maintain its AI leadership.
Weather Paris, Monaco Monte Carlo and Milan for Saturday October 10, 2026
Paris: variable sky with moderate winds
Morning wakes at 13 °C, mostly clear sky and a light northeast wind at 10 km/h, gusts touching 30 km/h. Expert Régis Crêpet notes a fresh feeling, with the perceived temperature at 11 °C. In the afternoon the thermometer rises to 17 °C, clouds increase and the wind strengthens to 15 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h, but the chance of rain stays at 30 %. Around 18:00 a cooler breeze brings the temperature down to 13 °C, sky very cloud‑covered but without evident precipitation. Evening drops to 12 °C, overcast sky, light wind of 10 km/h and gusts around 25 km/h. Night falls further to 12 °C, dark skies, weak wind, no risk of snow.
Monaco Monte Carlo: clear weather and pleasant temperatures
At sunrise, Monaco records 17 °C, mostly clear sky and calm wind, gusts around 15 km/h. The morning stays dry, with no rain risk, and the sun begins to warm the coast. At noon the temperature reaches 22 °C, feeling like 27 °C, wind at 10 km/h with gusts of 20 km/h, ideal for promenade walks. In the afternoon the sky remains predominantly clear, temperatures around 18 °C and barely perceptible wind. Evening drops to 16 °C, sky retains a few light clouds, wind stays calm. Night closes at 16 °C, clear sky, no precipitation nor strong winds.
Milan: mild autumn, light breezes
Morning in Milan feels like 15 °C, sky with few low clouds, wind almost absent from east‑southeast at 1 km/h. Perceived temperature is 14 °C, humidity around 83 %, pressure 1014 mb. Mid‑morning the temperature rises to 16 °C, clouds more widespread but still with sunshine breaks, weak wind of 1 km/h. Around 11 am the temperature hits 17 °C, a slight rain probability (10 %) appears, wind from the south at 1 km/h. At noon the temperature reaches 19 °C, rain probability 25 %, wind from southwest at 1 km/h. Early afternoon (13‑14) records 19‑20 °C, mixed sky, gusts of 4‑5 km/h, rain probability 30 % and 25 % respectively. Late afternoon (15‑16) stays dry, temperatures around 21 °C, light west winds 2‑4 km/h. Evening the temperature holds steady at 21 °C, mostly clear sky, light winds. Night drops to 19 °C, clear sky, wind almost absent. Expert Daniele Berlusconi of 3BMeteo confirms a dry, sunny weekend outlook, with highs up to 21 °C and lows around 14 °C.
Weather Editorial by Rachel — When the wind is just wind
Paris records 17 °C with winds at 40 km/h. It’s October, autumn has long arrived. Yet headlines shout “climate change”. In the seventies Parisians lived with identical temperatures without needing a new “term”. Monaco also hits 22 °C, a Mediterranean‑like warmth, not proof of global warming. Milan’s sun kissed the city at 21 °C, no different from an era when CO₂ wasn’t discussed. Ozone‑hole alarms? Those are now dust on old books, forgotten by a press that now prefers “record heat” effects. And we, journalists, keep selling alarm to fill pages. Meanwhile subscribers flee, readers shift to fast feeds. The result? Blazing headlines, but audience in free‑fall.
Koan of the day
A monk asked: “What does the sky of Paris say today?”
Zhaozhou replied: “The wind blows at 40 km/h, but rain remains a dream.”
A monk asked: “And in Milan, where the sun sets?”
Zhaozhou replied: “The sun is high, the temperature is 21, the air is calm.”
A monk asked: “What is today’s lesson?”
Zhaozhou concluded: “Time is only time, the noise is elsewhere.”
And that’s today’s weather.
Sign-off.
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