Romania investigates election financing as court annuls presidential vote

Romanian prosecutors conducted searches on Saturday as part of an investigation into illegal financing of a presidential candidate's campaign. This follows a court ruling that annulled the recent election due to allegations of vote manipulation and foreign interference. The searches took place in Brasov and are linked to the campaign of Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate who unexpectedly won the first round of voting. Prosecutors are examining potential money laundering related to his campaign financing. Georgescu has denied any wrongdoing and claimed the court's decision is a "coup." The U.S. and U.K. governments expressed concerns about foreign influence in the election. A second-round vote was scheduled for Sunday but has been canceled due to the ruling.