U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei urged Taiwan’s parliament on Monday to approve a stalled $40 billion defense budget, warning that delays could weaken the island’s ability to deter Chinese military pressure despite U.S. security and arms support.[#item_full_content]

Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
Protesters in France are continuing to demonstrate in Paris and across the nation despite police prohibitions on gatherings in the capital. The Paris Police Prefecture
