The death of Pope Francis dominated media coverage with evolving details about Saturday's funeral arrangements. By morning, Vatican officials announced the Pope's body would lie in state from Wednesday to Friday, with flags in France to be flown at half-mast on Saturday. World leaders including Macron, Trump, and Zelensky confirmed attendance.
The IMF provided a stark economic backdrop, warning of a "critical moment" for the global economy, reducing growth forecasts to 2.8% for 2025 amid Trump tariff concerns. Financial observers noted gold prices reaching $3,500 per ounce as investors sought safe havens.
President Macron's Indian Ocean tour continued in Réunion, where he addressed a worsening chikungunya outbreak that claimed its seventh victim—an infant. He announced emergency measures for agricultural sectors still recovering from Cyclone Garance damage.