The morning revelation of widespread PFAS contamination in French drinking water, particularly in Paris, dominated early coverage before being overshadowed by Trump's initial moves. His envoy received a 100-day ultimatum to end the Ukraine conflict, while European leaders scrambled to formulate responses to threatened tariffs.
By midday, attention shifted to the dramatic resolution of cryptocurrency executive David Balland's kidnapping, with details of severed fingers and crypto ransoms emerging throughout the afternoon. The Sarkozy-Gaddafi trial continued with Brice Hortefeux's testimony about his 2005 meetings.
Evening coverage centered on Victor Wembanyama's dominant NBA Paris debut, while new immigration directives from Bruno Retailleau requiring seven years' residence for regularization sparked debate. Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Perez" garnered 13 Oscar nominations, a record for French cinema.