The Kremlin says Russia is open in principle to a new round of three-way talks on Ukraine, possibly in November, after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with President Vladimir Putin. The meeting coincided with debate in Washington over the direction of U.S. support for Ukraine.

Overnight curfews in Paris and several major French cities followed a weekend of rioting that left torched cars and damaged shops, with nearly 1,800 people arrested. The unrest has also become a flashpoint in political debate within France and abroad.

Stephen Hubbard, a retired American teacher held in Russia for several years, has been released following contact between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Neither government has detailed the terms of the arrangement.

SpaceX posted a profit this week and its stock rose roughly 8%, part of a broader rally in AI-linked shares. Elon Musk added two unscripted notes during discussion of the results: a hint at a possible SpaceX-Tesla combination and a pledge to give every American child one share of SpaceX. Neither idea came with details.

An Australian member of parliament lost both legs after being struck by a car. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said she was in critical but stable condition. A man has been charged, and his father told reporters the two were family friends.