The BFM-Tech article analyzes the evidence provided by Mediapart regarding anti-Semitic remarks attributed to Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, relying on authenticated screenshots of messages exchanged on Messenger in 2013, while raising doubts about the veracity of these accusations. (translated)

Sébastien Chenu, vice president of the RN, stated that the anti-Semitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella will end up in court. (translated)

Jordan Bardella, president of the RN, filed a defamation complaint against Mediapart following the publication of antisemitic writings attributed to him, while François Ruffin, Debout candidate in the presidential election, calls for his resignation. (translated)

Édouard Philippe accused Jordan Bardella of lying about anti-Semitic writings attributed to him, calling his remarks clearly and outrageously anti-Semitic. (translated)

🔴🇫🇷INFO - On the antisemitic writings of Jordan #Bardella revealed by #Mediapart, the media mentions, among other documents and testimonies, a data extraction from Meta certified by a bailiff and precise details about his private life in the exchanges… (translated)
A new study from the University of Glasgow has investigated how the use of antidepressants during pregnancy affects the later development of children, finding that both untreated depression and medication with antidepressants are associated with an increased need for support in school. (translated)
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that no Russian military offensive against the Alliance is anticipated, but the continuation of hybrid hostile attacks is expected, urging countries to remain vigilant and to increase support for Ukraine. (translated)

The British anti-terrorist police have arrested a British-Iranian in London, suspected of preparing a terrorist act near the Fairford military base, as the investigation looks into possible foreign implications, particularly from Iran, which has denied any association with this incident. (translated)

In his new album, Danger Dan greets convicted leftist terrorists of the Hammer Gang (Antifa-East). The ARD recommends the "provocative" album for the "quieter moments at the next Antifa party." #OerrBlog (translated)
A 27-year-old Anglo-Iranian citizen was arrested by UK anti-terrorism police on charges of being involved in an alleged plan to attack the RAF Fairford base, along with five other Britons, while investigating Iran's possible involvement. (translated)

Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Eritrea and declared ten Eritrean diplomats persona non grata in response to alleged support from Asmara for the anti-government militias in Tigray. (translated)

🚨 VASCO CONTESTS TECHNICAL CRITERIA OF FLA-FLU, POINTS OUT VIOLATION OF CONCESSION RULES AND CITES DECISION FROM TJRJ IN ACTION FOR MARACANÃ Vasco filed an obligation lawsuit on Wednesday (1st) with a request for urgent protective measures to try to secure the Maracanã against Boca Juniors on October 20, for the semifinal of the South American Cup. In the action, the club directly questions the technical criteria used by Fla-Flu to deny the stadium, points out unequal treatment, supports violations of concession rules, and also explores a contradiction involving the Memorandum of Understanding. 📌 WHAT FLA-FLU ALLEGED In response to Vasco, the concessionaire pointed to the accumulated wear of the lawn, the climatic conditions of July and August, and the need to preserve the intervals designated for field maintenance. For 10/20, Fla-Flu specifically mentioned games of Fluminense on 10/18 and Flamengo on 10/22. With Vasco x Boca between these matches, there would be three games in five days. According to the concessionaire, this sequence would prevent procedures such as helical mowing, targeted fertilization, supplemental lighting, and repair of damage to the lawn. 📌 VASCO QUESTIONS THE TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION The first counterpoint is the lawn itself. Vasco highlights that, three days after the denial, it was announced that the existing field would be removed and new Bermuda Celebration rolls would be placed, with the return of football scheduled for 10/08. Vasco x Boca will be on 10/20. The club's thesis is that it would not be possible to use the accumulated wear of the old lawn as justification for a match that will take place 12 days after the return of football to the renewed field. 📌 GREENLEAF DOCUMENT IS USED BY VASCO Vasco also retrieves the technical planning prepared by Greenleaf, the company responsible for lawn maintenance, in August. According to the action, the document shows that the same procedures cited by Fla-Flu to deny Vasco x Boca have already been carried out in a concentrated manner between matches. The petition states that helical mowing, targeted fertilization, supplemental lighting, and damage repair have even been grouped in a single day after a match, even in a winter scenario and lawn wear. The question posed by Vasco is direct: if this work could be done in August to accommodate the sequence of games from Flamengo and Fluminense, why couldn't it be repeated in October, after the complete lawn replacement? 📌 INTERVAL BETWEEN GAMES Vasco also contests the argument of three games in five days by comparing the situation with the recent calendar of the Maracanã. The action argues that sequences with reduced intervals for Flamengo and Fluminense matches have already been admitted. For Vasco, if the necessary interval for lawn recovery is decisive for denying a match, that criterion must be applied equally to all clubs. 📌 SHOWS AND OTHER EVENTS The action also points out that the Maracanã hosts shows, religious gatherings, and events from other sports, including the installation of structures and occupancy of the field area. Vasco questions how the administration can reconcile these events with lawn preservation, yet considers it technically unfeasible to host a semifinal of CONMEBOL. According to the data presented in the action, at least seven extraordinary events unrelated to official football were held between 2025 and 09/30/2026. 📌 CONCESSION NOTICE Vasco cites item 3.4 of the Terms of Reference, which gives priority to football events from the official calendars of FIFA, CONMEBOL, CBF, and FERJ over other events. Vasco x Boca is an official semifinal of CONMEBOL. The action argues that there would be an "inversion of this priority" by accommodating shows and other events and denying the stadium for a match that, under the concession rules cited by the club, should have priority. The petition mentions "distortion of the concessionaire's obligations" and "violation of the equal treatment required by the Concession Notice." 📌 UNEQUAL TREATMENT Vasco summarizes its challenge in four points: • the lawn replacement would change the premise of accumulated wear; • Greenleaf's own planning would demonstrate that maintenance could be carried out between matches; • the calendar would show reduced intervals that have already been admitted for Flamengo and Fluminense; • other events are reconciled with the necessary care for field preservation. As a result, Vasco asserts that restrictions are being applied selectively. The action further cites clause 13.2 of the Concession Contract, which prohibits favoritism and unjustifiably different, discriminatory treatment, or "without technical criteria" that results in restricted access to the Complex. 📌 THE CONTRADICTION POINTED OUT BY VASCO Fla-Flu claims not to recognize the validity of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025. At the same time, according to Vasco, it uses the document itself—especially the provision for four matches conditioned on availability and operational conditions—to justify the denial. Vasco points out contradictory behavior and invokes the principle of good faith. 📌 PREVIOUS DECISION OF TJRJ The action also cites the Instrument Appeal No. 3023517-70.2026.8.19.0000. On that occasion, Justice Alexandre Freitas Câmara analyzed the discussion regarding the absence of Fla-Flu's signature on the Memorandum. The magistrate stated that Flamengo and Fluminense, members of the concessionaire, had signed the document and pointed out that disregarding it later could represent contradictory behavior contrary to good faith. 📌 RECOMMENDATION FROM BEPE The issue of public safety also appears as an argument for the use of the Maracanã. According to the action, BEPE (Specialized Battalion for Policing in Stadiums) recommended holding the match at the Maracanã due to the magnitude of the confrontation and the expected public turnout. Vasco uses this recommendation to argue that the Maracanã is not just a preference of the club. The petition points to the stadium as the option that best meets capacity, location, structure, security, and operational conditions to host the match against Boca. 📌 SÃO JANUÁRIO IS NOT AN OPTION Vasco also differentiates the situation from the previous process involving Vasco x Vitória, when it did not obtain a preliminary injunction to use the Maracanã. This time, according to the action, São Januário cannot host the semifinal. The South American Manual requires a minimum capacity of 30,000 spectators starting from the semifinals, while the petition indicates São Januário has approximately 21,880 seats. Vasco acknowledges the Nilton Santos Stadium as an alternative but argues that having another stadium does not resolve the issue brought to Justice: is there legitimate technical and contractual basis for Fla-Flu to deny Maracanã? 📌 WHAT VASCO SEEKS Vasco is seeking a preliminary injunction requiring Fla-Flu to make the Maracanã available for Vasco x Boca on 10/20 at 9:30 PM. The request includes the maximum ticket allocation corresponding to the authorized capacity, the use of necessary facilities for organizing the match, the implementation of a mosaic, and temporary installation of banners in the same manner allowed for the clubs that are members of the concessionaire. In case of non-compliance, Vasco requests a daily fine of R$ 1 million. Vasco must inform CONMEBOL by October 5 where it will hold the return match of the semifinal. (translated)
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, denounces the pseudo-evidence put forward by Mediapart regarding accusations of antisemitism against him and announces his intention to file a complaint for forgery and use of forgery. (translated)

FLASH | Jordan Bardella announces that he will file a complaint for "forgery and use of forgery" following new revelations from Mediapart about anti-Semitic messages he allegedly sent on Messenger in 2013. The president of the RN denounces "pseudo-evidence" and contests the authenticity of the messages that Mediapart claims to have authenticated. (translated)
The British anti-terror police have arrested a 27-year-old man with British and Iranian citizenship in London, who is suspected of having planned an attack on the RAF Fairford military base, while further investigations are being conducted into possible connections to Iran. (translated)

It is striking and unpleasant that you hear and read absolutely nothing from you about the massive antisemitism problem through the left and the pro-Palestinian movement. However, it is not surprising. Even though "IM Victoria" is no longer active. You are not for a "democratic civil society," but only a propaganda mouthpiece for your fanatical ideology. And you insult the dignity and memory of your namesake. Disgusted, Leah (translated)