A series of major headlines are making waves this week, including a daring theft at the Louvre where thieves executed a targeted heist to steal crown jewels. In other news, a grieving family has called out a Democrat mayor for alleged gaslighting amid fears of a serial killer, while a Marine Corps training demonstration went awry at an event attended by Vice President Vance.

Internationally, violence flared as Israeli soldiers were killed during a brief faltering of the ceasefire with Hamas. Tragedy struck at a birthday party when a vehicle plowed through, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to several children. Political tensions rose as former President Trump accused the Colombian president of illegal drug activity and halted all United States aid to Colombia.

Additional stories include a multimillion-dollar investigation into lobbying for assisted suicide among minors, parental panic over a new viral prank, and ongoing backlash over presidential pardons. Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the massive stone statues of Easter Island were moved, while pop culture and sports continue to spark debate and reflection.