Trump says he is considering firing Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle after a donor alleged she sought $100,000 in exchange for access to senior administration officials. Her attorneys dispute aspects of the allegations, and a State Department watchdog is investigating, according to NBC News.
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Zelensky says Russian strikes hit six Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced an immediate ceasefire. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed a deal, and oil and fuel prices rose Monday.
Police recovered two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France, finding them damaged behind a cinder block wall. Six people were arrested amid investigators’ concerns about another possible museum theft.
A cyberattack heated refrigeration units at hundreds of French supermarkets, prompting food disposal and reports of small fires. Prosecutors are investigating the damage.
Indian opposition lawmakers and thousands of supporters marched to the Supreme Court to challenge a voter roll revision that has removed more than 130 million names. Election authorities deny wrongdoing and say the changes are meant to clean up the lists.
A 14-year-old pupil was detained after the principal and a teacher were shot at a middle school in Aubagne, southern France. A staff member stopped the pupil, and no children were injured.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister pledged a serious response after Houthi attacks on airports killed 13 people in a Saturday strike on Riyadh and another person on Sunday. The Houthis said the attacks were retaliation for Saudi military action in Yemen.
Russell Brand denies seven rape and assault charges involving six women as jury selection begins in London. Prosecutors are expected to open their case later this week.