The liberation of Franco-Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon, alongside Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, dominated morning coverage. Hamas transferred the hostages to the Red Cross while Israel released three busloads of Palestinian prisoners. The exchange occurred amid Trump's implementation of new tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering immediate retaliation threats from Trudeau.
A medical jet crash in Philadelphia claimed six lives, while a nursing home fire in Val-d'Oise caused three deaths and nine injuries. A rockslide on RN 90 disrupted access to Tarentaise ski resorts, stranding numerous travelers.
By evening, Prime Minister Bayrou announced his decision to invoke Article 49.3 to force through both state and social security budgets on Monday, following failed negotiations with Socialist Party members who remained hesitant despite earlier concessions.