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Sarkozy’s spectacular downfall marks turning point in France’s struggle against graft

Experts say political legacy of former president convicted of criminal conspiracy now appears impossible to rebuild

The Guardian - UK

What does former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction mean for France?

Sarkozy received a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy in a complex scheme allegedly involving the former Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

Euronews

From the Elysee Palace to a prison cell: The scandal-ridden life of Nicolas Sarkozy

IN DEPTH: The man known as the ‘hyper-president’ remains an influential figure in France, despite being plagued by legal troubles and allegations of corruption. Peter Popham looks at how the fiery right-winger was brought down

The Independent UK

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Former French President Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in illegal financing case

After an extended detailing of its ruling on Thursday, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison "with deferred effect", an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine of €100,000.

Euronews

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in jail for criminal conspiracy in Libya case

Sarkozy was accused of receiving millions of euros in illegal financing from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential bid

Evening Standard

Sarkozy says he will ‘sleep in jail but with head held high’ after conviction

Former French president receives five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over pact with Gaddafi regime

The Guardian - UK

French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison in Libyan campaign-financing trial

The former French president had been accused of receiving funds from the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi

The Independent UK

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Paris court to rule on Nicolas Sarkozy corruption charge

Former president and others accused of receiving millions of euros in illegal election funding from Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi

The Guardian - UK

At least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees catches fire

In the Mediterranean Sea, at least 2,452 migrants or refugees died or went missing last year.

Al Jazeera

Man accused of crimes against humanity at Libyan prison arrested in Germany, ICC says

The United Nations Security Council called on the ICC to open an investigation in Libya in 2011 amid violence that led to the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi and morphed into a crippling civil war.

Euronews

Libya’s strongman with friends in high places: All you ever wanted to know about Khalifa Haftar

After an EU delegation was humiliated by the commander in control of large swaths of eastern Libya, Euronews explores Haftar’s fall, then rise to power and who is helping him maintain it.

Euronews

Voices: The Islamic Republic’s authority is a casualty of its war with Israel

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: The image of the Islamic Republic’s crumbling edifice is visible not just to Iranians but to the world. This could be the point of no return, writes Azadeh Eftekhari

The Independent UK

Israel strikes may make Iran more determined to pursue nuclear programme

Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault.

Al Jazeera

The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer review – Carlos turns out to be an icky loser

An exclusive interview with the former most wanted man in the world is rambling, creepy and self-aggrandising. He comes across like an uncle female guests avoid at a wedding disco

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Million Palestinians could be relocated to Libya under US plans, report claims

Gaza health officials say more than 250 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since Thursday, in a return to some of the deadliest bombing campaigns of the war

The Guardian - US

Trump’s transactional instincts could help forge a new Iran nuclear deal

The president has a chance to make good on his reputation as a dealmaker as Iran moves closer to a nuclear weapon

Radio France Internationale

Prosecutors seek seven-year jail term for ex-president Sarkozy in Libya trial

French prosecutors have requested a seven-year jail sentence and a €300,000 fine for French former president Nicolas Sarkozy for allegedly taking millions of euros from late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi to help his 2007 election campaign.

Euronews

French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Sarkozy in Libya election finance trial

The allegations can be traced back to 2011, when a Libyan news agency and Gaddafi himself said that the Libyan state had secretly funnelled millions of euros into Sarkozy's 2007 campaign.

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Al Jazeera

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump

The ‘might makes right’ worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump’s foreign policy.

Radio France Internationale

Google Maps: 20 years of plotting a course through geopolitics

As Google Maps celebrates the 20th anniversary of its launch in North America, new questions are arising over the way it shapes our view of the world, thanks to its compliance with demands from Donald Trump to change the names of geographic locations.

Evening Standard

Government reaffirms Libya pledge after PM accused of ignoring IRA victims

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was accused by a representative group of showing a ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for victims of IRA terrorism.

Evening Standard

PM accused of ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for IRA victims

The Prime Minister has shown a ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for victims of IRA terrorism, a representative group has said.

Radio France Internationale

A World Radio Day celebration!

This week on The Sound Kitchen we’ll celebrate World Radio Day 2025. You’ll hear the answer to the question about former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his court trials, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus…

The Guardian - UK

Nicolas Sarkozy fitted with electronic tag after losing corruption appeal

Former French president was found guilty of trying to bribe a judge in 2014 after he had left office

Radio France Internationale

France's ex-president Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is again on trial from this Monday, as he has been charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

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