Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Former French Member of European Parliament and former member of the Front National (which changed its name into Rassemblement National) far-right party Fernand Le Rachinel arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arriving at Paris courthouse before 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, in Paris on January 15, 2026. 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 Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks at a policy-setting meeting of the party's upper and lower house lawmakers in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026.

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks at a policy-setting meeting of the party's upper and lower house lawmakers in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026.

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Main opposition party policy-setting meeting

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks at a policy-setting meeting of the party's upper and lower house lawmakers in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi walks out of the prime minister's office in Tokyo while answering questions from reporters following a meeting with senior ruling party officials on Jan. 14, 2026.