The day's editorial priority shifted from wildfires to Cédric Jubillar's confession to killing his wife Delphine. Early morning, BFMTV and Le Figaro broke the news of a letter to his lawyer admitting the murder. By midday, his lawyers held a press conference, stating he regretted his act and that the September appeal trial was now impossible. This dominated headlines across outlets, with reactions from family and former partners. The wildfire in Pyrénées-Orientales remained uncontained at 4,600 hectares, forcing 10,000 evacuations, but coverage was secondary. A new heatwave alert placed 61 departments on orange vigilance. In sports, the World Cup saw Norway's Haaland eliminate Brazil, and England beat Mexico in a chaotic match. Spain later defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's tournament. Political maneuvering continued as PS deputies refused to back an ecologist censure motion, and Marine Le Pen's eligibility verdict loomed.
