Italian skier Sofia Goggia, who was ranked number one in the super-G last winter, is still unsure when she will be able to start her season in the World Cup alpine skiing circuit. She explained Saturday evening that her preparations have been heavily disrupted by two viruses, including chikungunya, a tropical illness known for causing severe joint pain. Meanwhile, in France, weather conditions remain generally dry, with temperatures above seasonal norms, according to Météo-France, although some clouds may appear in southern regions. In rugby, the Top 14 league saw a wide range of scores in its fifth round, with Toulouse narrowly defeating Castres (8-7) and Pau falling to Vannetais (43-40). In football, Spain, led by young star Lamine Yamal, continued their celebrations after defeating the Czech Republic (3-1) in their second match since winning the world title. In Paris, thousands marched with rainbow flags and flower collars to defend the rights of LGBT+ individuals amid concerns about the rise of the far right. In the Eure region, thousands gathered near a pesticide factory to protest the use of such chemicals in agriculture, organized by around fifty groups, according to AFP. At a fashion event in Paris, the luxury brand Hermès unveiled a new women's collection that featured zippers as a central theme and ultra-fine straps as both accessories and garments. Meanwhile, an investigation was launched after a fire at a school in Metz on Friday night, which damaged the entrance and two vehicles. David Touvet, a prosecutor, suggested the fire may have been intentional, though no connection to recent student protests has been established yet. In football, Jérémy Jacquet, a new player called up by Zinédine Zidane for the Nations League, is trying to make his mark in the French team's central defense. In Achères, a woman was killed during the night of Friday to Saturday, and her partner, suspected of the murder, was arrested. In motorsport, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, with a combined total of eleven world championships, will start from the front row of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which has been moved to Malaysia. In France, the number of detainees in prisons reached a record high of 90,020 on September 1, according to the Ministry of Justice. Meanwhile, the weather is set to remain pleasant across the country on Saturday, October 3, 2026.