The day was dominated by the Gironde wildfire, which escalated from 1,000 to 4,800 hectares burned, forcing 20,000 evacuations. Morning headlines tracked rapid spread and the deployment of a military A400M water bomber. By afternoon, flames reached Lège-Cap-Ferret, destroying homes and injuring a firefighter. EU assistance arrived with three planes. Editors framed the fire as the central crisis, with live updates across all outlets. Other stories developed in the margins: the Thomas murder case saw judges retain a racist motive against 'white race and French nation,' sparking commentary. Oil prices hit $100/barrel amid Houthi attacks, and French interest rates surpassed 4% for the first time since 2008. TotalEnergies' record profits drew criticism. The Jubillar case resurfaced with the lover's reaction to Cédric's confession. Zidane's appointment as France coach was confirmed for Tuesday.