Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

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

Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 3

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 2

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

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

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni And Daughter At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni And Daughter At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 14, 2025: Giorgia Meloni (President of the Council of Ministers) speaks on the closing day of the demonstration organized by the Brothers of Italy party Atreju 2025 at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni And Daughter At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni And Daughter At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 14, 2025: Giorgia Meloni (President of the Council of Ministers) speaks on the closing day of the demonstration organized by the Brothers of Italy party Atreju 2025 at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Giorgia Meloni At Last Day of Atreyu 2025 - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the Fratelli d'Italia Atreju 2025 event in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2025. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM