Morning coverage focused intensely on escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, with overnight Indian airstrikes against alleged "terrorist camps" killing at least 34 civilians according to Pakistani authorities. Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets, and promised retaliation, raising international alarm about potential "total war" between nuclear powers.
By midday, attention shifted to President Macron's meeting with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where they announced a "Franco-German Security Council" to coordinate defense policies.
The Vatican conclave began with 133 cardinals gathering to elect Pope Francis's successor, with black smoke emerging by evening, indicating no pope was selected in the first vote.
The day concluded with celebrations across Paris as PSG defeated Arsenal 2-1 to advance to the Champions League final against Inter Milan, marking only their second final appearance in club history.