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 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 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

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

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Marie-Christine Arnautu, Former Member of the European Parliament leaving at Paris courthouse after 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Former member of the European Parliament Bruno Gollnisch at Paris courthouse during 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

French lawyer and former MEP Alexandre Varaut 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just and Alexandre Varaut, RN Member of the European Parliament 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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 - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just 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 13, 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

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, left, and actor Tom Selleck, center, discuss homeporting for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, Rear Admiral Robert Moeller on July 22, 2004. Homeporting ceremonies for the United States Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier are scheduled for July 23, 2004, and will host various dignitaries, including Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and various celebrities. Reagan is commanded by Captain James A. Symonds. While in transit, the ship visited the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Valparaiso, Chile, and Callao, Peru. Mandatory Photo by Stefanie Broughton / USN via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military officials march past spectators during a military parade in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. The event, organized by Ministry of Defense units, was described as a symbolic celebration of what participants called the liberation of Syria from the former regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military officials ride atop an armored vehicle during a military parade in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. The event, organized by Ministry of Defense units, was described as a symbolic celebration of what participants called the liberation of Syria from the former regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military commanders and officials stand on a platform during a parade ceremony in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. The event, organized by Ministry of Defense units, was described as a symbolic celebration of what participants called the liberation of Syria from the former regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump At An Easter Prayer Service And Dinner - DC

Trump At An Easter Prayer Service And Dinner - DC

US President Donald Trump walks past a portrait of former US President John Tyler during an Easter prayer service and dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Trump said negotiators made "big progress" in a meeting with Japanese officials seeking a deal to avoid higher levies he has threatened against US trading partners. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bruno Retailleau meeting for the presidency of the Les Republicans group - Paris AJ

Bruno Retailleau meeting for the presidency of the Les Republicans group - Paris AJ

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau speaks on stage during the campaign for the elections for the presidency of the Republicans (LR) party, which will be held on May 17 and 24, 2025, the campaign is accelerating for Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez. The former, currently Minister of the Interior, stopped in Val-de-Marne at Maisons-Alfort near Paris on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, for a meeting at Moulin Brule. The former president of the Vendée departmental council is on familiar ground with many elected officials. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bruno Retailleau meeting for the presidency of the Les Republicans group - Paris AJ

Bruno Retailleau meeting for the presidency of the Les Republicans group - Paris AJ

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau speaks on stage during the campaign for the elections for the presidency of the Republicans (LR) party, which will be held on May 17 and 24, 2025, the campaign is accelerating for Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez. The former, currently Minister of the Interior, stopped in Val-de-Marne at Maisons-Alfort near Paris on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, for a meeting at Moulin Brule. The former president of the Vendée departmental council is on familiar ground with many elected officials. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM