Morning coverage focused on Romania's presidential election, where far-right nationalist George Simion dominated with over 40% of votes, positioning himself for a May 18 runoff. Meanwhile, US strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa responded to Houthi missile attacks on Tel Aviv's airport.
By midday, news shifted to Israel's cabinet approving a plan including the "conquest" of Gaza, as Prime Minister Macron and the EU announced €600 million in funding to attract researchers fleeing Trump's policies, which Macron characterized as a "diktat."
The afternoon was marked by the discovery of jogger Agathe Hilairet's body in a wooded area near Vivonne, over three weeks after her disappearance. The cause of death remains undetermined.
Evening reports detailed Israel's expanded military offensive, with the IDF announcing plans to internally displace "most" of Gaza's population, drawing alarm from the UN Secretary-General and humanitarian organizations.