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As Europe swelters, Paris judges say consumers aren’t to blame — TotalEnergies is

Europe is struggling through an intense summer of climate breakdown. France’s heatwave shut schools and stretched hospitals stretched past their limits, with so many people dying in their apartments that morgues have run out of space.



Outdoor workers have faced conditions beyond what the human body can safely withstand.



It is against this backdrop that a Paris court has delivered a ruling that reshapes who can be held responsible for this unfolding crisis.



On 25 June, the Paris ju...

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation | BBC News

Following Graham Platner being accused of sexual assault, Democrats have called on him to drop out of the race considered pivotal to their chances of gaining control of the US Senate.

In a video posted online, Platner said his decision was not an admission of guilt but due to Democrats' threats to cut off campaign support. He called the assault allegation "false".

He said he would officially file to withdraw from the race once he's assured his replacement in the race against Republican Su...

Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'

But for the third year running, Pogacar lost the jersey the very next day.

In 2024 and 2025 he would take it back and claim overall victory on the Champs Elysees, and this year he remains the overwhelming favourite to win a record-equalling fifth Tour crown.

But the questions begs: why did the world champion and his UAE Emirates-XRG team not work harder to try to keep hold of the jersey, instead rolling over the finish line in Foix on Tuesday 13 minutes behind the stage winner Mads Pederse...

Playmaker Jalibert moves to fullback as France swing axe for Australia clash

The Six Nations champions meet the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday, still smarting from an agonising 34-32 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch last week.

Galthie swung the axe and intriguingly moved Bordeaux magician Jalibert into a position he has never played for France before. Romain Ntamack will occupy his fly-half role instead.

But there are injury concerns over Jalibert who missed training sessions this week with a calf niggle.

"He'll have a full test tomorrow during the captain'...

How appeal court verdict against Le Pen puts her back in the running for 2027

A French appeals court this week upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling funds from the European Parliament and sentenced her to house arrest – something the far-right leader previously said would rule her out of France's 2027 presidential race. Yet Le Pen still has one last legal recourse to overturn her conviction and, pending that appeal, remains free to hit the campaign trail.

Populism unites Le Pen and Farage. But she is a step closer to power

Marine Le Pen is a convicted criminal. But now she’s running for office and there is still no credible candidate to oppose herAs the judge read out the verdict in Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial for embezzlement, the same conversation was playing out in living rooms and WhatsApp groups across France. What? Does this mean she can run for the Élysée after all? But what about the prison sentence? And the electronic tag (which Le Pen had promised she would not campaign wearing)? And what about her p...

Postcard from Paris: joining the party brigade at the Firefighters’ Ball

Around the city, more than 40 fire stations welcome revellers until the early hours for the annual Bal des Pompiers

What would a far-right government in France look like?

With the presidential election less than a year away, Le Pen's hopes are rising

Fly-half Meredith to make Australia debut against France

The 27-year-old ACT Brumbies playmaker was called into the Australia squad for the first time before the Nations Championship opener against Ireland last week.

He failed to make the Wallabies bench, but now finds himself as the leading No.10 for Saturday's encounter, with Gordon and Donaldson, who both played last week, sidelined by calf strains.

Gordon will also miss the July 18 clash with Italy. The long-term prognosis for Donaldson, who fluffed two crucial late penalties in their demora...

US President threatens to end all trade with Spain | DW News

Donald Trump has described Spain as a "terrible partner" for Madrid's refusal to spend more on defense and back the US war on Iran. We ask an expert if Spain should be worried, or if governments are learning to live with these types of mercurial threats from the US president.
In this interview, Frances G. Burwell, Managing Director and Head of Research at McLarty Associates and a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, examines Trump's criticism of Spain, the limits of US trade pressur...

Le Pen’s strategy to win French presidency: Bring Bardella everywhere

PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s first campaign stop in western France on Wednesday revealed a major clue on how she plans to win over voters long skeptical of the far right: Keep her charming, 30-year-old protégé attached at the hip.



Le Pen’s thinking is that Jordan Bardella’s youth appeal, comms skills and history of outreach to the business elite can help widen the appeal of their party, the National Rally, and compensate for her weaknesses. After trying — and failing — three times to reach the...

Trump sends new Air Force One to European military bases

President Trump told reporters he would leave the NATO summit in Turkey on the older version of Air Force One because the new plane, a gift from Qatar, was flying to 'a couple of bases' in Europe so soldiers could see it.

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Hungary suspends ‘Pro-Orban’ public broadcasts in state media overhaul | DW News

Hungary's main public TV channel halted news broadcasts and aired an apology for years of alleged misinformation. The move is part of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's effort to dismantle the state media system built under his predecessor, Viktor Orban.

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S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

The S&P 500 ended lower after President Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was 'over,' while Broadcom led gains among recently battered chip stocks.

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US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz • FRANCE 24

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks with Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow with King's College London.
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More nukes, more NATO: Will Macron’s makeover of French defense last?

ANKARA, Turkey — Emmanuel Macron left his last NATO summit without a bang — fitting for a president for whom fiscal constraints and the prospect of a far-right successor threaten his defense legacy.



The French president — who arrived late, departed early and barely spoke to the press — has often kept a low profile at alliance summits. Yet in his nearly a decade as president, he cemented France as a top power in NATO, deploying French forces to the border with Russia and pressing the case ...

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3% but projects rebound in 2027 • FRANCE 24 English

The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for the second time this year, flagging "uncertainty and risks" brought on by the war in Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to threats from Donald Trump that the US will cut off all trade with his country. And, the heatwave is putting France's power system is under pressure.

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Nigeria probes fictitious 'presidential' agency • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition, Nigeria's government investigates how a fictitious agency wielding forged appointment letters from the president accessed government funds. Also,  Nigeria's 36 states are soon to ratify a major police reform that would allow them to set up their own forces. And in Mauritania climate change and overfishing are threatening traditional fishing communities. 
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LIVE: Strait of Hormuz traffic tracker

A vessel tracker shows traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump said an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over" and that the U.S. was likely to launch new strikes on Wednesday night.

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Trump tempers fury with allies and ends 'tremendously successful' NATO summit on high note

Trump tempers fury with allies and ends 'tremendously successful' NATO summit on high note

European leaders showcased their surging defence spending at the summit as they looked to convince Trump they're making good on a pledge to ramp up budgets and take more responsibility for their own security.

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Boost or bust the AfD? Inside Friedrich Merz’ gamble to reform Germany | Berlin Briefing

Can German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stop the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany? Germany's coalition government has launched sweeping reforms on the economy, pensions and welfare. Merz is betting that tangible change can restore faith in mainstream German politics. In this episode of Berlin Briefing, DW’s Michaela Küfner and Matthew Moore examine with economist Marcel Fratzscher whether Germany's reform gamble can reverse the far-right populist surge.

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Is Turkey’s Erdogan Nato’s greatest asset? | The Global Story

World leaders are gathering in Ankara, Turkey for a Nato summit, despite tensions between Donald Trump and Nato allies over financial contributions and the Iran war.

The US president hasn’t hidden his consternation with European leaders, and has suggested he is only attending ‘out of respect to President Erdogan’.

Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under criticism for a crackdown on dissent in the country, which has led to over 200 arrests of activists, journalists and public fi...

Marine Le Pen ‘wants to talk politics’, but can she drown out the legal noise?

The French far-right leader’s presidential campaign is clouded in uncertainty under the shadow of an embezzlement convictionMarine Le Pen’s decision to run for French president in 2027, despite her legal woes, has drawn comparisons from her opponents to Donald Trump.Just as the US president felt his voter base cared little about legal investigations against him, the French far-right leader shrugged off the leftwing protesters who shouted “criminal!” as she launched her presidential campaign a...

Tanks vs. tractors? Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers? MEPs debate in The Ring

Tanks vs. tractors? Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers? MEPs debate in The Ring

Tough talks on the EU’s next long-term budget, Ukraine’s push for EU accession and skyrocketing fertiliser costs are putting European farmers under the political spotlight once more. Can the EU continue to appease them as it shifts its focus to defence and global trade? MEPs debate on The Ring.

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Le Pen, Farage and the people’s verdict

The two rightwing leaders seek salvation through the ballot box

The Guardian view on Marine Le Pen’s candidacy: a dangerous gamble | Editorial

The far-right leader has reached for the Trumpian playbook in plotting a possible path to the Élysée. The consequences are alarmingly unpredictableBack in 2013, when a Socialist minister was accused (and eventually convicted) of tax fraud, the righteous fury of Marine Le Pen knew no bounds. Any politician found guilty of financial misconduct, she fulminated, should be ineligible for office for the rest of their lives. That was very much then. Although a court of appeal on Tuesday upheld ...

Marine Le Pen will run for election in 2027. Will she have to wear an electronic tag?

Court clears way for RN leader to be presidential candidate after she was found guilty of overseeing a scheme that misused more than €4m of EU money• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSo she’s running. Written off by many after her conviction last year for embezzling public funds, Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right figurehead, insisted yesterday there was “no scenario in which I will not be a candidate” for the French presidency in next year’s elections.Hours earlie...

Farage and Le Pen try Trump’s trick of turning scandal to their advantage

LONDON — In a strange twist, Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage, two giant figures of Europe’s populist right, faced simultaneous reckonings with what they like to call “the establishment” this week.



Le Pen, the standard-bearer of France’s National Rally party, was found guilty of embezzling EU funds at an appeal hearing on Tuesday afternoon and was ordered to wear an electronic tag on her ankle for a year.



An hour later, Brexit cheerleader Farage, whose Reform UK party is topping British ...

Marine Le Pen will run for France president with court-ordered ankle monitor

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor after a conviction for embezzlement. Le Pen said she will appeal the ruling to France’s highest court and that the process will suspend the sentence that she be electronically monitored for a year. (AP video by Oleg Cetinic)

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France 2027 Elections: A clash of two extremes could lead to 'easy' Le Pen win

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US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz, military says

US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz, military says

Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf.

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Dutch debutant Olav Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish

Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France after several riders went down in a crash a little more than five kilometres from the finish line. 

Air Canada Chooses Anko van der Werff, Who Speaks French, as CEO After Language Backlash

Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.

What does Le Pen's presidential bid mean for relationship with Bardella?

French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has decided to run for president despite her conviction on embezzlement charges and she is counting on her political heir Jordan Bardella to run alongside her, casting him as her future prime minister. But how aligned are Marine Le Pen and Bardella? Do they think alike? Increasingly, the answer is no and the number of issues they express differences on is growing.

Le Pen revives presidential bid echoing Trump

French far-right leader portrays herself as a modern-day Joan of Arc going against the political establishment

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.

‘People admire scars’: MEPs fear Le Pen more than Bardella

The general feeling in the European Parliament is that the longstanding far-right leader has a better chance of becoming France’s president than her younger successor.

Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds

Exclusive: New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColourful children’s play sand that was sold in Australia while contaminated with asbestos can release hazardous airborne fibres of the toxic mineral, researchers have discovered.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the lead resear...

Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics

The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.

Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after ban reduced

Far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 race despite appeal court upholding her conviction for embezzlementThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign after a decision by a court of appeal shortened her ban on running for office, allowing her to take part in the 2027 vote.Le Pen said voters would decide her future. “I’m a citizen like anyone else, who is using their rights,” she said on Wednesday, attempting to brush aside legal woes that her political...

EU narrows ban on Russian combatants to appease France and Italy

A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure.

Firefighter, 22, dies in French wildfire as European temperatures soar again

A 22-year-old firefighter has died tackling a wildfire in France as the country deals with more scorching temperatures.

Wildfires rage across southern France

Firefighters in France are still fighting large wildfires, with a blaze in Pyrénées-Orientales in the south of the country not yet fully contained with 12,000 people evacuated. Fires are also raging In the Drôme and the on the island of Corsica.

Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?

For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.

Why is France opposed to air conditioning?

As Europe continues to struggle with record-breaking temperatures brought on by heatwaves across the continent, many have turned to air conditioners for some much-needed respite.

In France, however, whether the technology should be used or not has been a hard-fought debate for decades.

FRANCE 24's Tanishk Saha explains.

France's Le Pen says will run for president despite fraud conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced on Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027, after an appeals court shortened her ban on running for office, even as it upheld her conviction for embezzling EU funds to pay party staff. She also said she would ​appeal the conviction. Le ‌Pen immediately launched her campaign website and urged voters to back her, creating an unprecedented situation in France, with a ⁠lead candidate heading to the ballot after a guilty verdict for a public...

'Political animal' Marine Le Pen 'remains in control' after 'lenient ruling'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 8: French and international newspapers react to Marine Le Pen's conviction and her decision to press ahead with her presidential bid. Also, Turkey deports a Russian anti-war activist back to Russia, raising fresh questions about the safety of anti-war Russians abroad. Finally, is there a major male fertility crisis?

How did nine S&D MEPs, two Greens and half Renew Europe end up voting for the EU’s new far-right inspired deportation law?

The EU’s new restrictive migration policy on return hubs last month (17 June) drew in votes from unexpected corners of the European Parliament, splitting liberals and socialists into uncharacteristic camps.



Most European lawmakers voted in favour of the new regulation that drew widespread support from the political extremes, including Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD).



Now Renew Europe, the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) and even some Greens are joining the cause ...

Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the Damascus hotel where he spent the night, during a landmark state visit to a country emerging from years of civil war. 

Le Pen 'will demonstrate innocence' despite embezzlement conviction, MEP Leggeri claims

Marine Le Pen ally Fabrice Leggeri claims the National Rally presidential candidate will prove her innocence despite an appeals court upholding her conviction for the misuse of millons in EU funds on Tuesday.

Europe Today: Le Pen to run for French president as Trump revives Greenland row

Marine Le Pen has announced she will be the far-right National Rally’s French presidential candidate after an appeals court yesterday cleared the way for her to run next year. In Turkey, NATO leaders meet for their second day of talks after Trump has reignited confrontation over Greenland.

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NATO’s European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara, Turkey, after the US president revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland

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FirstFT: Le Pen to run for French presidency

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Is living the dream on a French vineyard worth it?

Record numbers of wineries for sale coupled with low prices present a tempting opportunity for lifestyle buyers with grit, creativity and nimble approaches

Marine Le Pen’s risky comeback

French politician sets up unprecedented election campaign next year by a convicted candidate

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Israel furious as Trump supports sale of stealth fighters to Erdogan | DW News

US President Donald Trump has told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Washington will lift sanctions and consider selling F-35 fighter jets, one of the world's most sophisticated military aircraft, to NATO ally Turkey. This despite objections by Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the move would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.'

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Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence

Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

Bernie Sanders urging Platner to quit the race

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, the highest-profile backer of Graham Platner in Washington, urged the Maine Democratic Senate nominee to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation Platner has denied. Michael Learmonth, U.S. Politics and Justice Editor, explains the impact of Sander's endorsement withdrawal and what it could mean for the Democrat party.

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Marine le Pen stays in the presidential race | DW News

An appeals court in Paris has handed down a reduced verdict to French far-right figure Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of EU funds. She has taken that as a reason to run for president in next year’s elections.

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Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs

The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.

Le Pen is posing as the victim of a politicised judiciary

The strategy might play well with the far-right leader’s core voters, but the French as a whole don’t buy it

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president

Politician sets up unprecedented election campaign next year after judges uphold her conviction for embezzlement

Trump says Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark

President Donald Trump said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among ‌NATO allies as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey.

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Undeterred by blasts, Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria's economy

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4 key questions hanging over a Le Pen candidacy 

PARIS — The monthslong legal saga that threatened to derail Marine Le Pen’s presidential aspirations ended with a major plot twist that will allow her to mount a fourth run for the Elysée Palace.



Le Pen was sentenced to a year of house arrest on Tuesday, but her election ban was reduced from five years to just 15 months as of March 2025, making it possible for her to run. But Le Pen said she would take her case to France’s highest court, the Cour ...

Trump says he 'tested' NATO allies as summit opens in Ankara | DW News

NATO leaders have gathered in Ankara for a pivotal summit focused on defense spending, deterrence and alliance unity. But US President Donald Trump quickly set a confrontational tone, criticizing allies over burden-sharing, praising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and expressing disappointment over NATO's lack of support for his war against Iran. We hear from DW correspondent Teri Schultz and security analyst Aylin Matlé.

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Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen

Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

Marine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court

French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for the presidency in 2027 and will lodge an appeal to France’s highest court over her sentence to wear an electronic ankle tag for the embezzlement of European parliament funds.“Tonight, I am a candidate in the presidential election,” Le Pen, 57, told TF1 television on Tuesday night. Continue reading...

Le Pen says she will appeal against conviction and run for French presidency – Europe live as it happened

Far-right leader gives TV interview saying that she will appeal against part of today’s ruling which cast doubt on a presidential run The opening speeches are now under way in Ankara, and you can watch them below.This is the Day 1 industry event, not the leaders’ summit, mind you. Continue reading...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 – video

Speaking in a prime-time interview on TF1 TV on Tuesday, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court shortened her ban on holding public office. On Tuesday, the Paris appeals court upheld Le Pen's conviction for misusing European parliament funds but reduced the ban on running for office, clearing the way for the 57-year-old to stand in next year's election Continue reading...

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of Maine Senate race

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

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Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say • FRANCE 24 English

The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Morgan Ayre reports.
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France's Le Pen says still running for president, despite embezzlement conviction confirmed

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Katy Brown, Fellow in Language and Social Justice at Manchester Metropolitan University.

France's Le Pen says still running for president, despite embezzlement conviction confirmed

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Katy Brown, Fellow in Language and Social Justice at Manchester Metropolitan University.
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European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party

European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party

Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing funding in the process. Far-right MEPs from other groups opposed the decision.

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Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?

A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel MacronMarine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after a court ruling on her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of public funds allowed her to run.However, the path ahead is far from straightforward. Continue reading...

How Sweden is readying for a potential war with Russia | The Security Brief

The Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson joins us from the Nato summit in Ankara, to discuss how Sweden is preparing for war, and what Europe needs to do to meet defence targets.

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Le Pen comeback revives French far right’s biggest fear: Can she actually win?

PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s muted legal victory Tuesday leaves the far-right leader battered and bruised, but it also burnishes her reputation as France’s ultimate political survivor.



In an unexpected verdict, a three-judge panel upheld her conviction for embezzlement but reduced her five-year ban on running for office. The judges also sentenced her to a year of house arrest, which she said on Tuesday evening she would appeal.



Le Pen’s announcement Tuesday that she will stand as her party...

Marine Le Pen vows to run in France’s 2027 presidential election despite fraud conviction

The leader of the National Rally announced on French TV that she would remain a candidate for the 2027 presidential election despite a court finding her guilty of embezzling EU funds.

Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU

Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo's foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay's political options and Trump's attempts at imposing his will in the Western Hemisphere.

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Le Pen to run for president despite embezzlement conviction

PARIS — Marine Le Pen finished a whirlwind day of legal drama by launching her fourth bid for the French presidency and a high-stakes appeal of her latest embezzlement conviction.



The longtime face of the French far right arrived at court on Tuesday banned from running for public office after being found guilty of misusing European Parliament funds last year, and the expectation was that the decision would not go her way. But while the three-judge panel who heard Le Pen’s appeal upheld he...

🔴Live: France's Le Pen says she will run for president, appeal to highest court in embezzlement case

No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public office. That makes it now possible for her to launch a fourth bid for the presidency.

No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run • FRANCE 24 English

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public office. That makes it now possible for her to launch a fourth bid for the presidency.


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Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France

Pedersen led home a Lidl-Trek one-two with US champion Quinn Simmons finishing second, while Vacek finished 10th having been part of the same breakaway group which contested the stage victory.

Those results were enough to also move Pedersen into the green points jersey, while Vacek took the lead in the young rider's white jersey competition.

"Everything was so perfect today, it couldn't be better," said the 24-year-old after the 182km run from Carcassonne to Foix in scorching heat in south...

What to know about the electronic monitor Marine Le Pen must wear

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or another designated location, except during the hours authorized by the judge.

Four places Russia could test Nato | The Security Brief

As Nato leaders meet in Ankara, is Russia eyeing-up these four strategic locations, as a means of testing Nato's defences?

Defence spending and procurement is top of the agenda at the summit in the Turkish capital, but how vulnerable is Nato's eastern flank? And how can they help replenish Ukraine's depleted air defences without the United States?

This is The Security Brief with Christian Fraser and Mikey Kay.

00:00-00:45 INTRODUCTION
00:45-02:54 HOW MUCH DO NATO MEMBERS SPEND?
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Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland

Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland

Arriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security.

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Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run. #France #BBCNews

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run | BBC News

The Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her sentence, clearing the path for her to run in the April 2027 French presidential election.

A five-year ban on holding public office has been reduced and backdated to March 2025, and the court said it now considered the penalty had already been served.

However, the leader of the hard-right National Rally has been given a one-year term wearing an electronic ankle tag under house arrest, alth...

Nordic joy as Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage

Traeen stripped reigning champion Tadej Pogacar of the jersey just two days after Norway stunned five-time winners Brazil at the World Cup thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland.

"Football is pretty big and I've seen how they are rowing in front of the castle and everything... it's a big public party and we're obviously doing pretty well," Traeen said about the football team's success.

"So all I'm dreaming about now is to have a Norway jersey with my name on the back so I can wear it for th...

Behind the scenes: Marine Le Pen's appeal verdict

🇫🇷 ⚖️ #French far-right figurehead Marine #LePen was found guilty in a #Paris court ruling that upheld her embezzlement conviction but enabled her to run in the 2027 presidential ​race.

FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent takes us behind the scenes at the courthouse ▶️

Mads Pedersen wins fourth stage of Tour de France as Torstein Traeen takes yellow jersey

Former world champion Mads Pedersen took the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday after a breakaway of more than 150 kilometres in sweltering 40C heat while Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted yellow jersey.

Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage

Traeen stripped reigning champion Tadej Pogacar of the jersey just two days after Norway stunned five-time winners Brazil at the World Cup thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland.

Pedersen, who was world champion in 2019, stormed to victory in a sprint finish ahead of Lidl-Trek team-mate Quinn Simmons in second with Spaniard Raul Garcia taking third at the end of the 182km stage from Carcassonne to Foix in scorching temperatures which topped 40C at one point.

It was Pedersen's third stage vi...

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag

The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.

'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction

Marine Le Pen's conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland went to the National Assembly to see what MPs from the left, right and centre thought of the decision. She tells us more.

From fringe to mainstream: Is it still taboo to vote National Rally?

The Marine Le Pen verdict is just the latest challenge for her National Rally party and its quest to be seen as a widely accepted, mainstream party. France24's Solange Mougin dives into the party's normalisation strategies. From "dédiabolisation,"  to softening anti-semitism rhetoric, to feminism, to necktie wearing, the efforts are working.

Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security

At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit to Paris, the two leaders are eager to boost economic ties.