Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the European Union

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, seeking to secure increased supplies of Russian oil and gas. This meeting comes amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine and Orban's continued disregard for EU efforts to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.

At least nine prominent Democratic House incumbents are facing primary challenges from younger socialist candidates in the upcoming midterms, indicating a shift in the party's dynamics. This trend highlights a growing divide within the Democratic Party as younger, more progressive candidates seek to unseat established incumbents who may not align with their more left-leaning ideologies.

A lobbying group has launched advertisements this Christmas season, claiming that President Trump's tariffs are transforming holiday joy into financial strain for consumers. The ads highlight the increased costs associated with imported goods due to these tariffs, which are impacting holiday shopping budgets.

Washington Times columnist Miles Yu has drawn criticism from the Chinese Communist Party due to his reporting on Taiwan, underscoring the influence of his work on international perceptions of China.

A soldier from the Alabama National Guard, deployed to Washington D.C. as part of Joint Task Force-D.C., died in a non-duty-related incident earlier this month, according to officials. The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety and well-being of military personnel stationed in urban environments.