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Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally, finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes trial over alleged misuse of European Union funds. The accusations suggest that from 2004 to 2016, Le Pen and several party members embezzled millions of euros intended for parliamentary work. These funds allegedly financed domestic political activities, including salaries for Le Pen's bodyguard, chief of staff, and other aides. The legal proceedings, which include 26 other party affiliates, pose a sign..

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, stands trial in Paris for alleged misappropriation of EU funds. Alongside 24 others from her party, Le Pen is accused of creating fake jobs for parliamentary assistants from 2004 to 2016, redirecting funds meant for the European Parliament. If convicted, she faces up to ten years in prison and a ban on running for office, jeopardizing her 2027 presidential ambitions. Le Pen denies the charges but will personally attend the..

Marine Le Pen, leader of the French right-wing party Rassemblement National (RN), is standing trial in Paris alongside 24 other defendants from her party for allegedly misappropriating EU funds. The case centers on the suspected fictitious employment of assistants in the European Parliament between 2004 and 2016. If convicted, Le Pen could face up to ten years in prison and be barred from running in elections, jeopardizing her 2027 presidential bid. Her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, was declared..

On Friday, September 27, 2024, the AFP delivery platform, responsible for distributing SID content, became the target of a cyber attack. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the extent of the breach. Despite the attack, all systems remain fully operational. However, there is a possibility that the (S)FTP access credentials for AFP/SID content delivery may have been compromised. Customers using (S)FTP for content delivery are urged to contact technik.deu@afp.com to update their access..

The new French government has swiftly signaled a tougher approach to domestic policy. Conservative Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau emphasized the need for strict measures, pledging to restore order as his top priority. Prime Minister Michel Barnier urged his ministers to act responsibly and avoid theatrics, focusing on action before communication. Retailleau's hardline stance includes revisiting immigration laws and potentially revising the EU's Schengen Agreement. He aims to limit migrati..

Antibiotic resistance poses a major global health threat, with projections indicating it could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050. A comprehensive study published in 'The Lancet' highlights that antibiotic-resistant infections have already been responsible for more than one million deaths annually from 1990 to 2021. The study attributes the growing resistance in part to the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, which are often prescribed for viral infections where they are ineffective. Data from..