The Gironde megafire dominated editorial priorities for the fifth consecutive day, but the tone shifted from crisis to cautious recovery. Morning headlines announced that 84,000 evacuees were authorized to return home and the A63 highway reopened, while officials expressed 'reasonable optimism' as the fire remained stabilized. By afternoon, the focus turned to the aftermath: arson investigations intensified with 275 arrests reported, and debates emerged over firefighting resources and the controversial use of fire retardant. European press criticized France's lack of debate on root causes. Secondary stories included US strikes in Iran, a migrant surge into Ceuta, and the expulsion of pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, but wildfires remained the overwhelming editorial priority throughout the day.