The Trump-Musk alliance collapsed spectacularly, wiping out $150 billion from Tesla's market value as their public feud escalated beyond previous days' tensions. Musk accused Trump of appearing in Epstein files while calling for impeachment, prompting Trump to threaten cutting government contracts with Tesla and SpaceX. By afternoon, the White House ruled out reconciliation calls.
Socialist Party congress concluded with Olivier Faure narrowly retaining leadership with 50.9% of votes against Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, described as a hollow victory that weakened his presidential ambitions. The close margin forced power-sharing with rival factions.
A deadly apartment fire in Reims killed at least four people including one child. Rabbi Elie Lemmel suffered his second attack in one week, struck with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine after being assaulted in Deauville.
Marseille dockers blocked military components destined for Israel, forcing a cargo ship to depart without weapons shipments. China's rare earth magnet export restrictions threatened global automotive and defense manufacturing.