King Charles III postpones a trip to France as strikes and protest hobble the country Workers already refused to roll out the red carpet for the British monarch’s arrival, originally scheduled for Sunday. The French are protesting a decision to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62. Read more on NPR

U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after suspected Iranian drone kills a U.S. worker An Iranian drone strike killed one U.S. contractor, injured five American service members and wounded one other contractor in Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Read more on NPR

The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass Finland has held the title of world’s happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their “inner Finn” during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June. Read more on NPR

Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She’s the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent. Read more on NPR

The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sent a letter Thursday, in which the Senate Ethics Committee found he violated its rule about asking for campaign donations in federal buildings. Read more on NPR

A wolverine has been seen outside of its normal range for the first time in 30 years In Oregon, wolverines are typically located in the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast of the state. But the animal was seen near Portland this week. Read more on NPR