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

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T19:13:37+00:00

A look at the 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...

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Utah revokes license of boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as teen

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T19:12:27+00:00

Hilton in a statement said Provo Canyon school ‘failed the children in its care’ and faced abuse allegations for decadesThe state of Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where socialite Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school had “failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients”.The state’s action, which took effect on Monday, cites multiple noncompliance issues against the Provo Canyon school’s campus in Springville. The school has 15 days to request a hearing before Utah’s health and human services department. Continue reading...

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The Symbols We Saw at Khamenei’s Funeral

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-07T19:07:58+00:00

Abdi Latif Dahir, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, explains the messages behind recurring symbols at the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:56:59+00:00

The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A previous ban for systematic doping had already ended.

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Prince Harry and other claimants could face £50m legal bill after losing phone-hacking case

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:56:50+00:00

High court dismisses claims by group including Duke of Sussex that Mail publisher used unlawful methods to source stories about themPrince Harry and six other prominent figures are facing a legal bill of up to £50m after losing their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail over claims it used unlawful methods to source stories.In an emphatic ruling that is likely to signal an end to new litigation relating to the phone-hacking scandal era, the high court dismissed all the group’s claims, stating that the claimants had not proved that any information had been obtained unlawfully. Continue

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Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:47:09+00:00

An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.

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

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:46:00+00:00

Far-right leader gives TV interview saying that she will appeal against part of today’s ruling which cast doubt on a presidential runThe 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...

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Duke of Sussex calls his legal battles with British media his ‘life’s work’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:42:56+00:00

Harry claimed victory in two earlier legal actions but he and his co-claimants lost their lawsuit against ANL on TuesdayPrince Harry could face £50m legal bill after losing phone-hacking lawsuit against Mail publisherThe Duke of Sussex has variously described his long-running legal battles with certain sections of the British media as a “mission” and a “life’s work”.“I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned,” was his defiant response when he claimed victory against Mirror Group Newspapers in December 2023 over historic allegations of unlawful information gathering, adding it was

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Prince Harry gets burned in his mission to ‘slay dragons’ of British media

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:42:56+00:00

Harry claimed victory in two earlier legal actions but he and his co-claimants lost their lawsuit against ANL on TuesdayPrince Harry could face £50m legal bill after losing phone-hacking lawsuit against Mail publisherThe Duke of Sussex has variously described his long-running legal battles with certain sections of the British media as a “mission” and a “life’s work”.“I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned,” was his defiant response when he claimed victory against Mirror Group Newspapers in December 2023 over historic allegations of unlawful information gathering, adding it was

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Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concerns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:36:47+00:00

Exclusive: Latest Guardian revelation about gift from cryptocurrency tycoon comes as Reform UK leader forces byelectionThe £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers who were concerned it may have been laundered money, the Guardian can reveal.The disclosure will put further pressure on the Reform UK leader, who is awaiting a decision by the standards commissioner over whether his failure to declare the money breached parliamentary rules. Continue reading...

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Об’єкт, на якому відбулася детонація у Вишневому, не підпорядковується ЗСУ, - Генштаб

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-07T18:27:00+00:00

Діє розпорядження Головнокомандувача ЗСУ, згідно якого заборонено розміщувати склади боєприпасів та інші подібні об'єкти поруч із цивільними.

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Le Pen says she will seek to overturn ankle tag ruling and run for French president if she succeeds - Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:20:04+00:00

Far-right leader gives TV interview saying that she will run for office if she can persuade court to overturn ankle tag orderThe 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...

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Marine Le Pen será candidata en 2027 pese a estar condenada

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-07-07T18:11:18+00:00

La líder ultraderechista, condenada a un año de arresto domiciliario con dispositivo electrónico, contraviene su promesa y decide presentarse por cuarta vez a los comicios presidenciales

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 7 июля

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-07T18:10:29+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии во вторник, 7 июля, снизился на 0,17% до 2190,39 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС вырос на 2,25% и составил 906,42 пункта. Лидерами роста стали бумаги Positive Technologies (+7,88%), обыкновенные и привилегированные акции «Татнефти» (+3,92% и +3,5% соответственно), а также привилегированные акции «Транснефти» (+3,08%) и бумаги Московского кредитного банка (+2,79%). В аутсайдерах оказались бумаги Х5 (-12,55%), «Мосэнерго» (-3,87%), «Русала» (-3,61%), Московской биржи (-3,5%) и банка «Санкт-Петербург» (-3,49%).

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Prosecutors show video of Charlie Kirk’s killing on second day of hearing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:05:42+00:00

Utah county attorney’s office says evidence against suspect Tyler James Robinson is sufficient for case to move to trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtah prosecutors on Tuesday showed video from the day of Charlie Kirk’s killing that they said depicted suspect Tyler James Robinson entering the Utah Valley University campus and climbing on to a roof where they say he fired a fatal shot at the conservative commentator.The Utah county attorney’s office presented the evidence on the second day of a week-long preliminary hearing in which the state must prove to a state district

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Prosecutors present video of Charlie Kirk’s killing on second day of hearing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T18:05:42+00:00

Utah county attorney’s office says evidence against suspect Tyler James Robinson is sufficient for case to move to trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtah prosecutors on Tuesday showed video from the day of Charlie Kirk’s killing that they said depicted suspect Tyler James Robinson entering the Utah Valley University campus and climbing on to a roof where they say he fired a fatal shot at the conservative commentator.The Utah county attorney’s office presented the evidence on the second day of a week-long preliminary hearing in which the state must prove to a state district

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Interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans : la France doit retravailler son texte pour se conformer au droit européen

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-07T18:04:11+00:00

La Commission européenne a rendu mardi 7 juillet son avis sur la proposition de loi interdisant les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans. Si elle autorise la France à établir un âge minimal d’accès à ces plateformes, elle demande à voir modifiés certains points. Le gouvernement espère faire appliquer le texte dès septembre.

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Le Pen to give TV interview as French presidential bid in doubt after court ruling - Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:48:03+00:00

Appeal court shortened far-right leader’s ban ⁠on running for elected office but ordered that she wear an ankle tagThe 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...

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Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:42:47+00:00

President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran warEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after it repeatedly pushed back.Arriving at the Nato summit in Ankara on Tuesday, the US president also suggested his commitment to defending Europe had been tempered by political decisions by leaders on immigration and energy. Continue reading...

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Royaume-Uni : acculé par les scandales financiers, Nigel Farage choisit la fuite en avant électorale

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-07T17:36:45+00:00

Empêtré dans des révélations sur des dons non déclarés, le chef de Reform UK a annoncé, mardi 7 juillet, sa démission de son siège de député de Clacton-on-Sea, qu’il compte aussitôt reconquérir lors d’une élection partielle. Une manœuvre dénoncée par ses adversaires comme une diversion.

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