18:21 (16:21)⇢Macron's Prime Minister Hunt: Former Leaders Consulted
⌨The French headlines report extensively on President Macron's upcoming meetings with former political figures, including Bernard Cazeneuve, François Hollande, and Nicolas Sarkozy, as part of consultations to appoint a new Prime Minister (Le Monde, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Les Echos, L'Obs). This suggests a potential shift towards a coalition government. The Israel-Hamas conflict remains prominent, with news of six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza, leading to calls for a general strike in Israel (20 Minutes, Le Point, L'Express, Libération). Coverage of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris continues, highlighting French athletes' performances, particularly Emeline Pierre's gold medal in swimming (BFMTV, France TV Info).