The discovery of four bodies, including two children, in Haute-Saône dominated French headlines throughout the day, with initial reports in the early morning and continuous updates on the apparent murder-suicide. Concurrently, the record-breaking summer heat was confirmed as the hottest ever in France, with the ecology minister announcing the data and the UN warning of an 'historic' El Niño. Political coverage focused on the 2027 presidential race, including LFI's strategy against the far right, the Villepin-Ruffin convergence, and Zemmour's pre-campaign launch. International tensions persisted with Iran's retaliation against US bases and Russia's hybrid threats, while the death of feminist icon Gloria Steinem was also noted.