Israel's intensified offensive in Gaza dominated morning headlines, with IDF announcing large-scale strikes amid Hamas reports of negotiations in Doha. By midday, attention shifted to the shocking death of 31-year-old rapper Werenoi, France's top-selling artist of 2024, from cardiac failure. Tributes poured in throughout the day from musicians, athletes, and politicians.
The afternoon brought a major diplomatic development when President Trump announced he would speak with Putin on Monday to "end the bloodshed" in Ukraine, following the failure of Istanbul peace talks. This call will precede conversations with Zelensky and NATO members.
The French parliament approved creating a right to assisted dying while Darmanin announced a high-security prison in French Guiana for drug traffickers. Evening coverage focused on Eurovision 2025, where Louane's emotional performance of "Maman" earned France seventh place as Austria claimed victory.
