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Leading genocide scholars听passed a resolution stating that Israel is committing genocide in听Gaza. The International Association of Genocide Scholars has around 500 members worldwide. Eighty-six percent backed the resolution, which could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion. Israel rejects the accusation and says it only targets militants, blaming Hamas for civilian casualties because the militant group operates in densely-populated areas. 鈥� The Associated Press

Unaccompanied Guatemalan minors听can remain in the United States for now, a federal judge ruled. Ten children were sitting on planes facing deportation when the temporary restraining order went into effect on Sunday. Government officials said they were reuniting the minors with their families, while lawyers said the move could put the children at risk. 鈥� Staff

Congress returns听after a monthlong August recess. The most urgent task is to avoid a government shutdown on Sept. 30, when federal funding runs out. Congress will have to pass a short-term spending measure to keep the government funded while lawmakers try to finish the full-year budget package. Republicans will need Democratic votes to pass an extension.听鈥� The Associated Press

Houthi rebels raided United Nations offices in Yemen鈥檚 capital on Sunday, detaining 11 employees, officials said. That followed an Israeli strike Thursday that killed the Houthi prime minister and several Cabinet members. Israel and the U.S. have targeted the Houthis in response to their attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea, in what the rebels describe as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. 鈥� AP

Rescue teams in Afghanistan are working to reach remote areas after an earthquake killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,800 on Sunday. The disaster will stretch the Taliban鈥檚 resources while it grapples with a sharp drop in foreign aid and an influx of Afghans deported by neighboring countries. India sent tents and food following the quake, and Britain committed 拢1 million ($1.35 million) to those affected. 鈥� Reuters

Indonesian students protested across the country on Monday, defying fears of a crackdown following deadly riots over the weekend. Protests began a week ago against the government鈥檚 spending priorities and escalated into rioting and looting after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver. Indonesian politicians agreed to cut lawmakers鈥� benefits on Sunday. 鈥� Reuters

For the first time this century, authoritarian regimes outnumber democracies around the world. As these countries crack down on the press, many journalists are being forced into exile.

National conservatives, or NatCons, elevate tradition and culture over liberal democracy. They gather this week for their national convention amid growing power in the U.S. and Europe.

Geographers often debate what is 鈥渢he heart of Europe鈥� 鈥� some say Slovakia, others say Lithuania. Ask diplomats, however, and they might say Europe鈥檚 heart lies in the hugs, handshakes, and harmony between the leaders of France and Germany, the founders of the European Union. On Thursday and Friday, the two countries showed how personal bonds 鈥� built on a remarkable reconciliation between Paris and Berlin after World War II 鈥� can help Europe face its current challenges.

First, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at his seaside home on the Mediterranean for a tie-free, one-on-one working dinner. The next day, the duo presided over the 25th joint cabinet meeting between the EU鈥檚 two most powerful economies. The cozy get-together, their second since Mr. Merz鈥檚 election earlier this year, resulted in a number of new initiatives on security, trade, industry, and energy.

Mr. Macron called the meeting a 鈥渢urning point鈥� in bilateral ties. 鈥淭ogether, France and Germany want to give Europe new momentum: more competitive, more productive and more sovereign,鈥� he said. Mr. Merz has said the two are moving forward 鈥渉and in hand.鈥�

Differences remain over their respective national interests, such as a dispute over how to build a new fighter jet together. Germany is often more hesitant than France in how to support Ukraine. And both leaders must cope with factional fights in their domestic politics 鈥� something each leader understands.

Yet the level of compromise and coordination in the 鈥淢erzcron鈥� relationship, as with similar bondings between past German and French leaders, remains a model for the other 25 members of the EU. If the bloc can improve its unity, Mr. Merz said, 鈥淭hen we are truly strong, and Europe becomes a factor in the world.鈥�

As the pillar of a peaceful, prosperous Europe, the two nations together have shaped the continent for decades. Their grand public vision has relied on a personal bonding of leaders. 鈥淏oth of us,鈥� said Mr. Merz, 鈥渟ee it as a great duty to continue to work on it for years to come.鈥澨�

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