RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

Thailand: People Celebrate New Year With Songkran Water Festival 2

Thailand's iconic water festival, Songkran, marking the Thai New Year, kicked off on Monday, April 13. The festival, a national holiday in Thailand, features the spraying of water, symbolizing cleansing and good fortune. This video was filmed on Silom Road in Bangkok on Monday.

Thailand: People Celebrate New Year With Songkran Water Festival 3

Thailand's iconic water festival, Songkran, marking the Thai New Year, kicked off on Monday, April 13. The festival, a national holiday in Thailand, features the spraying of water, symbolizing cleansing and good fortune. This video was filmed on Silom Road in Bangkok on Monday.

Thailand: People Celebrate New Year With Songkran Water Festival

Thailand's iconic water festival, Songkran, marking the Thai New Year, kicked off on Monday, April 13. The festival, a national holiday in Thailand, features the spraying of water, symbolizing cleansing and good fortune. This video shows scenes from Chiang Rai on Monday.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

Philippines: Fireworks Light Up Manila for Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up the skies across parts of Manila on Monday, February 16 as communities welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations. This video shows fireworks in Makati.

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, the opening day of this year's whirlpools watching.

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, the opening day of this year's whirlpools watching.

Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - 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 leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - 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 leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - 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 leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French former far-right party Rassemblement National MEP Nicolas Bay leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French former far-right party Rassemblement National MEP Nicolas Bay leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French former far-right party Rassemblement National MEP Nicolas Bay leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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 during a break - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leaves during a break 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