Morning coverage focused on Marine Le Pen's first public response to her father's death ("Bon vent, bonne mer Papa!"), while government spokesperson condemned celebratory gatherings. The Rassemblement National attempted to navigate between respecting Jean-Marie Le Pen's memory and maintaining distance from his controversial positions.
By midday, Didier Deschamps confirmed his 2026 departure from Les Bleus, with players reportedly not informed beforehand. Zidane emerged as likely successor. The announcement coincided with concerns over reduced air force capabilities following planned Mirage deliveries to Ukraine.
Evening coverage shifted to Meta's termination of US fact-checking programs and Trump's statements about forceful annexation of Greenland and Panama Canal, drawing firm responses from Denmark and Canada. Los Angeles wildfires gained prominence with two deaths reported and 30,000 evacuations, while seven French departments entered orange alert for flooding and ice.