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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 Macron

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

France's Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain

Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the…

The Times of India · Jul 7

French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Macron condemns Paraguayan senator's racist remarks as Mbappé hits back

Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7

'My visit continues': French President Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his Syria visit after explosions near his hotel. Two blasts struck central Damascus, wounding at least eighteen people earlier on Tuesday. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Further details indicated two explosive devices detonated near the Four…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

Euronews · Jul 7

Bombs injure 18 in Damascus as Macron makes historic visit to Syria

Two devices were detonated close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his visit to Damascus – the first by a European head of state since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in 2024.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Bombs go off near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

Macron first major EU leader to visit Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled

The Independent UK · Jul 7