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BYD announced a strong increase in its sales outside of China and plans massive investments in Europe, with mass production expected to launch by the fourth quarter, according to Stella Li, the company's executive vice president. #BYD #MondialDeLAuto #VentesAutomobiles (translated)

Paris Saint-Germain announced the return of the "Back2Back" jersey, which it has linked to the legacy of its victory. The club specified that MyParis Premium members would receive a 24-hour priority purchase before the official launch. https://t.co/Y8C4azjf60 https://t.co/IkFjcCbvPQ #Back2Back #MyParis #Héritage (translated)

Clément Garin indicated that the launch of the 14th season of the Star Academy, broadcast the day before, attracted 3.50 million viewers, or 21.5% of the audience and 46.9% of FRDA-50. The second part brought together 2.52 million people and reached 47.8% in this target. According to him, the show gained 240,000 viewers and 12.1 points among FRDA-50 in one year, and 300,000 viewers as well as nearly 15 points in two years. He estimated that the program set records across all audience measurement indicators, despite the decline in variety shows. #StarAcademy #Télévision #Audiences (translated)

Bally Bagayoko presented the launch of the Hip-Hop and Urban Cultures Festival of the New Town of Saint-Denis–Pierrefitte-sur-Seine as an evening focused on creation, commitment, and hope. He said that the city aimed to maintain a strong cultural ambition despite a difficult political and social context, which weakened local communities and tested cultural policies. He described culture as a right and a means of emancipation, and hip-hop and urban cultures as spaces for expression, encounter, and solidarity. According to him, the evening also allowed for affirming support for the mobilization of high school students on October 17. Bagayoko advocated for a convergence of struggles and generations around social justice, equality, dignity, and access to culture. #HipHop #CulturesUrbaines #SaintDenis #PierrefitteSurSeine #CulturePourToutesEtTous #Jeunesse #ConvergenceDesLuttes #FaireRenaîtreLEspoir #HipHop #CulturesUrbaines #Culture (translated)

Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)

The "My STI Test" device, which allows free and anonymous testing for five sexually transmitted infections, has been used by two million people since its launch in September 2024, particularly attracting young people and men, while raising questions about the assessment of its effectiveness in handling positive results. #DépistageIST #SantéSexuelle #MonTestIST (translated)

The cost of chartering a tanker for a trip from the United States to China has reached 80 million dollars, surpassing the fee of 74 million for a Falcon 9 rocket launch, due to a global tanker shortage exacerbated by the increase in the volume of oil transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. #Pétrole #TransportMaritime #Economie (translated)

Charles Alloncle indicated that his book "I Swear to Tell the Whole Truth" has been number two in sales all over France since its launch. He mentioned the presence of Éric Ciotti, Jordan Bardella, Marion Maréchal, and other personalities during the presentation of the work, dedicated to the behind-the-scenes of an inquiry commission. He thanked his readers for their messages of support and their feedback, and invited them to order the book. https://t.co/LmNqaESCH6 #Littérature #Livre #Soutien (translated)

Rockstar Mag' indicated that the first radios of GTA 6 had been revealed, notably with the return of Flash FM and the launch of Back Country Radio, Adro Bank FM, Cocoteo FM, The Chamber 106.6, and Dirty South Classics. The media specified that more information would follow. https://t.co/s4UBgwxm5y #GTA6 #RockstarGames #vidéosjeux (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Olympique de Marseille would launch its fan token on October 14. According to the report, this token would allow participation in certain official polls and, under certain conditions, to obtain exclusive rewards or experiences, such as meeting players, attending a VIP experience at the Vélodrome, or playing at the training center. Actu Foot specified that the launch price would be $0.41 per token, payable in $CHZ, and that 250,000 tokens would be offered in the initial offering. #OM #Crypto #FanToken (translated)

Geoffrey Hinton, one of the fathers of artificial intelligence, advocates for the creation of a federal agency similar to the FDA in the United States to approve new AI models before their launch, arguing that this represents the bare minimum necessary to ensure their safety and regulation. #IntelligenceArtificielle #Réglementation #GeoffreyHinton (translated)