The day was dominated by Russia's use of a nuclear-capable Orechnik missile against Kyiv, which drew condemnation from France, Germany, and Italy as an escalation. This story broke in the morning and remained the top headline throughout the day. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks progressed, with Marco Rubio hinting at a possible announcement, though Trump later said he would not rush an agreement. A heat dome continued breaking May temperature records, with 13 departments placed under heatwave vigilance. Other stories included a shooting near the White House, where the assailant claimed to be Osama bin Laden, and the Cannes Film Festival aftermath, with Cristian Mungiu winning a second Palme d'Or.