Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Photo shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (front), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

[Breaking News]150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 29 Kyodo - Video taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance. (Kyodo)

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary window of the Rassemblement National at the National Assembly - Paris AJ

Parliamentary window of the Rassemblement National at the National Assembly - Paris AJ

President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen around Rassemblement National RN MPs MP during the examinations of the texts by the "niche parlementaire" (parliamentary window) of the far-right group Rassemblement National (RN), at the National Assembly, France's lower house parliament, in Paris, on October 30, 2025. For its day reserved in the Assembly on October 30, 2025, the Rassemblement National chose to place first on the agenda a text aimed at "denouncing the 1968 agreements" with Algiers, putting the right and the Macronists in a dilemma: support the far-right or contradict themselves. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM