Morning coverage focused on the coordinated prison attacks linked to the DZ Mafia criminal organization, with prosecutors identifying 19 suspects now in custody. The Drancy police shooting incident continued developing, with reports of officers responding to illegal street racing being confronted by locals, resulting in an 18-year-old being seriously wounded.
Midday saw tensions escalate between Ukraine and Russia as Zelensky warned he couldn't guarantee security for international leaders attending Moscow's May 9 Victory Day celebrations, which Russia interpreted as a "direct threat."
By afternoon, violent hailstorms struck Paris, disrupting metro lines and causing dramatic temperature drops. Prime Minister Bayrou then made headlines by proposing an unprecedented referendum on comprehensive budget reforms for 2026, stating it would require "efforts from everyone."
Evening news was dominated by reports of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father being kidnapped and found with a severed finger, showcasing the violent criminal underworld of digital finance.