The mass return of Palestinians to northern Gaza dominated coverage, following Hamas's commitment to release more hostages. The movement began in early morning hours, with thousands walking back to their devastated homes after over a year of displacement.
The Spanish government proposed deploying Civil Guard personnel at Rafah while continuing to struggle with the failed omnibus decree. Moncloa rejected demands from both Díaz and Junts to fragment the legislation, pushing instead for its approval as a complete package.
By afternoon, Catalonia announced steep housing law penalties up to 900,000 euros, while the government prepared to fast-track working hours reduction. Evening coverage shifted to Chinese AI company DeepSeek's market impact, causing significant drops in tech stocks. The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation received continuous coverage, with survivors warning about rising antisemitism.