The besieged port city of Mariupol has become a symbol of resistance during the war, as Ukrainian troops continue to push back against Russia’s assault on the city. And, amid an ongoing debate in the European Union over an immediate ban on Russian energy imports, one German parliament member says the time is now. Germany has advocated for a gradual ban. Also, ahead of elections in France, the Muslim community fears Marine Le Pen’s campaign of Islamophobia and right-wing nationalism.