The final celebration of the Paris 2024 Olympics dominated the news. The day began with preparations for the champions' parade on the Champs-Elysées. By early afternoon, athletes, volunteers, and mascots were marching down the avenue. As evening approached, a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe saw medalists receiving national decorations from President Macron. The event concluded with a concert. Alongside Olympic coverage, political news emerged with Marine Le Pen calling for new legislative elections within ten months. The ongoing Mazan rape trial sparked feminist rallies across France. International news included a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, and discussions in Italy about raising the retirement age for civil servants to 70.