What may help officials find the rescued children’s parents?

Officials in China say they’ve rescued almost 90 children from trafficking rings operating across several provinces. More than 350 people suspected of involvement in the crime were arrested o-ver the past few days. Officials said they would now try to find the parents with the help of a national DNA database of genetic samples designed to help child trafficking.

The French actor Gerard Depardieu is in Russia for a private meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the latest move in the star’s bid to avoid a new French wealth tax. On Thursday, the Frenchman was granted Russian citizenship after announcing his intention to give up his French passport over the government’s decision to raise the top rate of tax to 75%.