French media began the day reporting on the death of a National Guard member in Washington D.C., leading to President Trump's call for a "definitive suspension of immigration from all Third World countries." Concurrently, the extensive coverage of President Macron's newly announced voluntary military service continued, with discussions on preparing public opinion for the possibility of war.
By mid-morning, the focus shifted to the escape of two detainees from Dijon prison, with one later apprehended in Saône-et-Loire. Allegations of corruption against a top Ukrainian official also gained traction. The early afternoon saw reports of a significant drug trafficking event leading Orange to temporarily close its Marseille site. The UN called for an investigation into a video showing Israeli soldiers executing two Palestinians in the West Bank.
The late afternoon and evening were dominated by news of Ukrainian President Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, resigning amid corruption accusations. The day concluded with Airbus's urgent request for 6,000 A320 aircraft to immediately cease flying due to a software vulnerability to solar radiation, leading to Air France canceling flights.