Coordinated attacks on multiple French prisons dominated headlines, with facilities in Toulon, Valence, and Nanterre targeted by vehicle fires and automatic weapon fire. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor took over the investigation, exploring connections to drug traffickers or ultra-left groups.
Prime Minister François Bayrou held a budget conference, warning of France's "dangerous debt trap" while seeking €40 billion in cuts for 2026. He rejected tax increases as "untenable" and promised budget orientations before July 14th.
The France-Algeria diplomatic crisis escalated dramatically, with Paris recalling its ambassador and expelling 12 Algerian officials in reciprocal action after Algiers expelled French diplomats.
Harvard University's refusal to comply with Trump administration demands regarding antisemitism policies resulted in the loss of $2.2 billion in federal funding.
PSG advanced to the Champions League semifinals despite losing to Aston Villa, progressing 5-4 on aggregate.
