A man who drove a car covered in political graffiti into the Presidential Office has been arrested, though his motive is still unknown. Exit polls show first-round votes for France’s far-right National Rally party at historic highs, paving the way for a major electoral victory. Taiwan’s shrinking population is having an effect on school admissions in more ways than one. And, Taiwan’s sand dunes are in danger as coastal erosion takes its toll on the country. Plus,

- South Korea says the North has launched ballistic missiles for the second time in five days.
- Taiwan’s largest steel maker mulls anti-dumping measures against China.
- Taitung hits 41 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded in Taiwan this year.