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Heating is trending in France as October begins with a cold snap. Topics include whether households can be fined 1,500 euros for heating above 19 degrees Celsius, a claim circulating widely. Outlets are also covering a new heating leasing aid launched October 1, ADEME advice that lowering a thermostat by one degree can cut bills by around 105 euros, and tips on when to switch the heating back on.

The French environmental agency Ademe has published an analysis disputing common misconceptions about electric vehicles, covering their climate impact, purchase price and battery lifespan. The agency argues that despite higher upfront costs, electric cars prove more environmentally sound over their lifetime. Interest in the topic comes amid France's ongoing debate over the future of combustion-engine vehicles, including routine maintenance such as oil changes.

Mateo Kovacic, the Croatian midfielder at Manchester City, is among the most searched names in Spain right now. Searches come alongside reports that Napoli are weighing midfield options, with Anguissa linked to a possible exit and Anderlecht's Adem Zorgane mentioned as a candidate to replace him. Kovacic's exact role in the speculation remains unspecified.

German center Ariel Hukporti has reunited with Adem Bona, his former FIBA rival, at the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Eurohoops. The pairing brings together two young big men who previously faced each other in international youth competition, and fans of both players are following how the new frontcourt duo develops.