Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt 2

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (16) and other Japan players high-five after beating the Czech Republic in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi attend a debate session with the leaders of five other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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

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

Illustration of (cour d'appel premiere chambre ) 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

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch 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