A quick look at today's top political stories: Pro-Ukraine protests in Vermont, ceasefire updates in Gaza, prayers for Pope Francis, and more. Read more...

France is exploring taxing the wealthy to boost military spending, pushing for balanced EU-US tariff deals, and dealing with the aftermath of a high-profile prison escape. Read more...

Andrew Tate faces a US criminal probe after his Romanian arrest. Other stories include a Romanian candidate with charges and a drug trafficker returned from Romania. Read more...

A roundup of recent news from France including the indictment of a drug trafficker, continued military intelligence support for Ukraine, and sexual abuse allegations. Read more...

Zelenskyy travels to Saudi Arabia for talks, Trump considers a NATO shakeup, France debates nuclear umbrella extension, and Russia dismisses an arms race. Read more...

Mohamed Amra, a notorious drug trafficker, was extradited to France after being arrested in Romania. He is now held under high security, sparking debate about prison conditions. Read more...

Far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has been arrested in Romania on charges of electoral fraud and incitement. The arrest follows the annulment of his election victory, sparking controversy. Read more...

Andrew Tate departs Romania after travel restrictions lifted, while France seeks to re-evaluate agreements with Algeria amid rising tensions. Plus, other political news. Read more...

This week saw a flurry of political activity surrounding Gaza, including a rejected proposal from Lapid, controversy over a Trump AI video, and a hostage exchange agreement. Read more...