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The Ministry of Defense of Spain has initiated the process to replace its obsolete Airbus A310 planes with three new A330 MRTT+ adapted for the transportation of authorities, with a joint acquisition agreement with Poland that involves an investment of approximately 5.4 billion euros. #DefensaEspañola #A330MRTT #FuerzasArmadas (translated)

An expedition from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is heading to the remote island of Nikumaroro in the Pacific with the hope of unveiling the mystery of aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance, after spotting an object that could be the fuselage of her lost plane. #AmeliaEarhart #Nikumaroro #Expedición (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS presented several claims that he said were made during the demonstration on October 17. They concerned, in particular, purchasing power, with increases in wages, an adjustment of the minimum wage, and a reduction in prices, as well as education and studies, with better conditions, more resources, and more places at university, a reform of scholarships, and a re-evaluation of Parcoursup and MonMaster. He also cited demands regarding the protection and support of employees, people with disabilities, and job seekers, as well as unemployment compensation. In the field of health, he mentioned the need for more medical staff and better reimbursement for healthcare. For overseas territories, he mentioned demands for a reduction in the cost of living and flight tickets, an increase in wages, and improvements to the water supply network. He also referred to more accessible transportation, improvement of the network, and a decrease in fuel prices. Finally, FRENCHRAPUS indicated that the demands included better consideration of testimonials, support for victims of violence, and harsher penalties in cases of serious misconduct or intentional endangerment. He also mentioned the importance of listening to citizens' demands and defending purchasing power. #Manif17Octobre #Revendiations #PouvoirDachat (translated)

Maranello Paddock reported Lewis Hamilton's statements after the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver stated that he takes responsibility for a result below expectations and explained that he chose new medium tires to attempt a one-stop strategy, as overtaking is difficult on this circuit. According to him, these tires proved to be less effective than the soft ones. Hamilton indicated that he found his rhythm during the second stint, but was unable to regain enough positions. He mentioned missing the pit entry when the team called him in during the virtual safety car period, and then chose to stay on track. The tire degradation in the final laps allegedly cost him three places, leaving him in sixth. The driver described the race as a hard lesson, acknowledged making mistakes, and apologized to the team for the lost points. He expressed his desire to continue to invest and fight in the next race. #F1 #Ferrari #GrandPrix (translated)

Sprint reported that Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton had been questioned about night races in Formula 1 and the possibility of adding them to the calendar. Alonso believed that they ended too late to fly home and that it would be better to schedule them at 6 or 7 in the morning, so that he could have lunch at home. Lewis Hamilton, for his part, mentioned his recent visit to Madrid: he found the city beautiful during the day and thought it could also be nice at night, like other circuits. #F1 #SingaporeGP #F1 #Formule1 #CoursesNocturnes (translated)

Bally Bagayoko explained that his group abstained during the vote on a wish presented by the opposition elected officials from the Socialist, Environmentalists, and Citizens group at the municipal council. The text focused on the protection of girls and women against excision and female genital mutilation, as well as the adoption of a comprehensive law against sexist and sexual violence (SSV). He said that his group supported the fight against mutilations and reminded that nearly 500 patients received follow-up each year in the municipality. He also praised the work of the Women's House, Delafontaine Hospital, and various associations, and asked the State to strengthen the resources allocated for prevention and medical follow-up. According to Bally Bagayoko, the abstention concerned the request to quickly adopt the law on SSV. He indicated that the bill had been significantly amended in committee at the National Assembly the week of the municipal council, and its content remained uncertain. His group had asked to remove references to this law from the wish in order to be able to vote in favor of the text on the fight against excision, but the opposition had refused, he wrote. He believed that this refusal had hindered the pursuit of an agreement and denounced a political instrumentalization of the issue. The group ultimately abstained in order not to block the wish, which was adopted, while not supporting all of its content, he noted. #Excision #DroitsDesFemmes #LutteContreLesViolences (translated)

The Vallecas riot erupted when fans of Rayo Vallecano carried out a protest by throwing paper airplanes during a match to express their discontent towards president Martín Presa, highlighting serious points of historical indignation that fans have accumulated over time. #RayoVallecano #Protesta #MartínPresa (translated)

Senator Enrique Gómez summarized the claims that, according to him, Eva Ferrer had made in an interview. He pointed out that Ferrer accused Verónica Alcocer of leading a network for trafficking drugs, weapons, and dollars that cooperated with the so-called "Italians" of Enrico Romagnoli, and of transporting 2.5 million dollars from Venezuela on an official plane. According to Gómez's summary, Ferrer asserted that Petro had benefited from that network through electoral support and logistics to organize demonstrations. He also mentioned the involvement of Manel Grau, Agmeth Escaf, Carolina Plata, and Mario Fernández Alcocer, cousin of Verónica Alcocer. Gómez added that Ferrer had spoken about the management of a supposed contribution of 50,000 euros from Papá Pitufo to Petro's presidential campaign in 2022, which Xavier Vendrell would have participated in. He claimed that the prosecutor in charge of the case had already indicated that there was interference from Petro's Government in favor of Papá Pitufo. He also noted that Ferrer mentioned the management of a contribution of at least 250,000 euros from Euclides Torres to the 2022 campaign. In the end, Gómez wondered if Petro had been, as Ferrer suggested, a puppet of Verónica Alcocer or if he was the head of the criminal gang. #Colombia #Política #Corrupción (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Roberto De Zerbi, after the 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Tottenham, said he had hugged Rodrigo Bentancur in the locker room after his expulsion. He explained that his team needed to respond and not accept defeat or a goal conceded, while acknowledging that the expulsion was not the right way to provoke that reaction. De Zerbi added that his team needed character and that football demanded it. https://t.co/DzzDy6GLxC #Football #Caractère #PremierLeague (translated)

Carol Borda wrote that the justice system of the United States had revealed that Nicolás Maduro was paying off drug trafficking debts by arming Colombian narco-guerrillas. She also pointed out that Eva Ferrer accused the former first lady of transporting drugs on official planes and bringing in 2.5 million dollars. Borda stated that, instead of diplomatic integration with Caracas, it was a criminal network that shared money and routes. #Justicia #Narcotráfico #Colombia (translated)

María Fernanda Cabal described Eva Ferrer's allegations in Semana as "very serious" and stated that Verónica Alcocer would have led a gang that transported millions of dollars and drugs from Venezuela on an official plane. She also claimed that there would have been money for campaign funding for cousins and disputes over those funds, and described Petro's environment as organized crime. Cabal questioned the morality that, she said, they preached regarding the alleged enrichment with drug trafficking money. #Colombia #corrupción #narcotráfico (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that the match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao had been definitively interrupted after fans threw paper planes and rubber balls to protest against their president. The account credited DAZN France for the footage. https://t.co/VxSKMh5yiR #RayoVallecano #AthleticBilbao #Protestation (translated)

María Fernanda Cabal described the allegations made by Eva Ferrer published in Semana as very serious. According to Cabal, these pointed to Verónica Alcocer as the head of an organization that allegedly transferred millions of dollars and drugs from Venezuela in the presidential plane, allocated money to campaigns of cousins, and was involved in disputes over those funds. Cabal stated that Petro's circle was organized crime and questioned whether the morality they preached consisted of enriching themselves with money from drug traffickers. #Colombia #corrupción #narco (translated)