Macron calls shocking snap election in France; AI models compete in pageant French President Macron calls for a snap election after defeat in EU vote. AI models are competing in the inaugural Miss AI pageant Read more on NPR

Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections Results indicate a surge of support for parties that are far to the right of the political spectrum. However, the largest political groupings in the next parliament will continue to be in the center. Read more on NPR

Israel-Hamas war: Hostages are rescued in Gaza, Israeli war cabinet shakeup A weekend operation by Israel in Gaza freed four hostages held by Hamas. Gaza health authorities say the raid also took the lives of more than 270 Palestinians. Read more on NPR

More cities are banning right turns on red in response to rising pedestrian deaths Turning right at a red light has been common since the fuel embargo of the 1970s, but some city officials say they don’t make sense in urban areas. Read more on NPR

Power grids in the western U.S. are forced to handle rising temperatures How are power grids in the western U.S. handling the current heat dome, and what needs to happen to ensure that power grids can keep up with rising temperatures and extreme weather? Read more on NPR

Israel-Ham war: Hostages are rescued in Gaza, Israeli war cabinet shakeup A weekend operation by Israel in Gaza freed four hostages held by Hamas. Gaza health authorities say the raid also took the lives of more than 270 Palestinians. Read more on NPR

Biden visits a military cemetery that Trump reportedly said was ‘filled with losers’ The Aisne-Marne WWI cemetery in France has become a staple in President Biden’s political speeches, used to paint an unflattering picture of former President Donald Trump. Read more on NPR