The solar eclipse dominated the day's coverage, with live updates from Le Monde, Le Figaro, BFMTV, and 20 Minutes as the moon's shadow crossed France and Spain. Mediapart criticized the government's handling of protective glasses shortages, while Le Parisien reported a last-minute rush for glasses. The heatwave remained a secondary concern, with 78 departments on orange alert and water restrictions affecting 62 million people. A deadly fire in Deux-Sèvres killed three, and wildfires in Pas-de-Calais forced evacuations. Political coverage focused on the 2027 presidential election, with Le Monde discussing a potential single centrist candidate and L'Obs noting left-wing challengers' summer activity. The Guillaume Pley scandal resurfaced with new allegations in L'Humanité.