Morning coverage centered on mounting Franco-Algerian tensions as Bayrou threatened revision of 1968 migration accords, while France confirmed the death of its last Hamas-held hostage Ohad Yahalomi. By noon, the administrative court's decision to halt A69 highway construction dominated headlines, with the state announcing immediate appeal despite environmental activists' celebration.
Early afternoon saw pension reform talks collapse as Force Ouvrière left negotiations, prompting Bayrou to float referendum possibilities. Trump's announcement of new tariffs on both European and Chinese goods marked continued economic pressure on allies.
Evening coverage focused on Cyril Hanouna's announced move to M6 group following C8's closure, while Israel's army chief took "full responsibility" for October 7 "total failure" - a rare admission amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo.