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Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, announced she is running for president next year. Despite a criminal conviction, she is seeking the presidency.

The US has struck Iran in response to attacks on tankers. France’s Le Pen has announced her run for president, and Samsung shares have fallen despite reporting record quarterly profit.

Macron states France is prepared to assist in rebuilding Syria's economy despite blasts. The article focuses on business and economic developments.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election despite a court ruling that imposed a three-year prison term and a 45-month ban on public office. She plans to appeal the decision to France’s highest court to suspend her sentence, allowing her to campaign without an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, intends to run next year despite her upheld graft conviction. She plans to appeal again, stating the ankle tag may not be needed.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announces she will run for president. Her campaign is described as unprecedented due to her status as a convicted candidate.

A Paris appeals court declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ordered her to wear an electronic ankle monitor, even if she runs for president. In France, electronic home detention prohibits leaving a designated location except during authorized hours.

A Paris appeals court ruled Marine Le Pen must wear an electronic monitor as part of her sentence for embezzlement. The court reduced her prison term to three years, with one year to be served under house arrest using the monitor, and cut her ban from elected office to 45 months. The measure aims to address prison overcrowding and may impact her potential presidential campaign.

France's far-right National Rally has become the most popular political force under Marine Le Pen, the founder's daughter, despite maintaining its anti-immigration and far-right rhetoric. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin discusses the party's transformation.

A bomb exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus, wounding 18 people and targeting the location where French president Macron had been staying, though he had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit to Paris, the leaders aim to strengthen economic relations.

The article states that less than 2% of PFAS emissions can be removed from the environment even with significant investments. A PFAS analysis was conducted at the Bureau Veritas laboratory in Marcq-en-Barœul, France, on June 17, 2026.

France has withdrawn its diplomats from Burkina Faso following the latter's decision to break diplomatic ties. France also demanded Burkinabese diplomatic staff leave the country by July 6.

Climate-smart apartments in Montpellier use Middle Eastern-inspired latticework and curved facades to maintain indoor temperatures below 25°C during heatwaves without air conditioning. These design features maximize ventilation and act as sunshades, providing residents with comfort during extreme heat.

France is redefining its security and military cooperation with Syria, including potential support from French special forces to combat Islamic State. The announcement was made by President Macron during a visit to Damascus, though security challenges persist in the country.

Explosions in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Macron's visit, marking the second attack in a week. Macron and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa agreed to reappoint ambassadors after over a decade, signaling restored diplomatic ties. The blasts occurred near Macron's hotel and involved devices in a garbage bin and a parked car.

A record-breaking June 2026 heatwave in France caused over 2,700 heat-related deaths, with temperatures exceeding climate model projections. The extreme temperatures, averaging 36.9°C, surpassed previous records and aligned more with 2070s projections, highlighting challenges in predicting future heatwave impacts.

Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run for the 2027 French presidency is being decided by a Paris appeals court. A ruling could bar her from holding office due to a prior conviction for misusing European Parliament funds, potentially replacing her with Jordan Bardella as the National Rally's candidate.

Two bombs exploded near the hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron held meetings. The attack injured 18 people.

Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament, faces trial for 'apology for terrorism' over her criticism of Israel and a post quoting Kozo Okamoto, a militant linked to a 1972 attack. She alleges political and judicial harassment, citing disproportionate surveillance and 16 legal cases, 13 of which were dismissed.

A man has admitted to murdering his nurse wife and agreed to guide police to her body, resolving a six-year mystery in France. The case had drawn significant public attention over the years.

Belgium may recognize Palestinian statehood following Hamas's agreement to relinquish control of Gaza, a key condition set by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The move aligns with recent recognitions by Spain, Ireland, Norway, the UK, Canada, Australia, France, and Portugal.

France has reduced its 2026 GDP forecast due to a budget delay and the Iran conflict. The National Assembly and Place de la Concorde are mentioned in the context of the report.

Tourists are evacuating hotels and villas in a Spanish holiday hotspot as a wildfire approaches, while an 'unstoppable' blaze rages in France amid a new heatwave across Europe.

Marine Le Pen, a far-right leader in France, is awaiting a verdict in a pivotal case. A guilty verdict would bar her from running for president in 2027.

Explosive devices detonated in Damascus near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay, according to a security source. The explosions occurred during Macron's visit to Syria's capital.

Marine Le Pen will learn on Tuesday if a Paris appeals court will allow her to run in next year’s election, impacting leadership of France’s National Rally. The ruling determines whether she or Jordan Bardella will lead the party in the general elections.

Marine Le Pen is set to determine her eligibility to run for president ahead of a televised interview on LCI in Boulogne-Billancourt, France on July 1, 2026.

A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies reveals Russia is using a shadow fleet of sanction-busting ships to launch drones near NATO military bases and nuclear sites in Europe, testing alliance defenses and causing airspace disruptions. Between 2024 and 2026, over 1,000 suspicious drone sightings were recorded in Germany, with similar incidents in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark, targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities.

A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies warns Russia is using a shadow fleet of old ships to launch drones near European military and nuclear sites, testing NATO air defenses and causing disruptions. Between 2024 and 2026, 144 suspected drones were recorded near sensitive locations in multiple NATO countries, including Germany, France, and the UK, with over 1,000 sightings in Germany in 2025.

France has withdrawn its diplomats from Burkina Faso following a severing of ties by Ougadougou. In Tanzania, youth are planning anti-government protests. Lagos's Yahoo Boys are involved in online love scams, as revealed by journalist Carlos Barragan after his mother's experience.

Criteo, an advertising technology firm, has attracted a takeover offer from Vista Equity. The firm was featured at the Tech for Retail trade show in Paris, France, which focuses on new technologies impacting the retail sector.

France is experiencing a new heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C. In Bordeaux (Gironde), the heatwave was recorded on July 6, 2026.

French President Emmanuel Macron became the first major Western leader to visit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's 2024 ouster. His visit, during a period of Middle East calm, includes discussions on regional security and investment with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who will also meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria, marking the first trip by an EU head of state since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024. The visit highlights Syria's geopolitical shift under Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who has built ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers to aid the country's recovery from 13 years of war.

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024.

France has recalled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré was photographed at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 10, 2025.

France winger Damian Penaud will miss the team’s remaining matches in the Nations Championship due to a calf injury sustained during the tournament-opening loss to New Zealand. He will not play in the games against Australia on Saturday and Japan on July 18. France has not announced a replacement for Penaud.

Cédric Jubillar admitted to killing his wife Delphine and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His lawyers, Pierre and Guy Debuisson, addressed the media after the confession in Toulouse, France.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ministers downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump's public feud with her, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transatlantic relations. Trump shared a meme on Truth Social joking about needing a restraining order against Meloni, following an awkward G7 summit meeting where he claimed she 'begged' for a photo. Italian officials reiterated that government relations with the U.S. remain unaffected by Trump's comments.

Wildfires in southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, burning over 50,000 acres across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. The fires disrupted the Tour de France, banned spectators from a stage, and were linked to rising temperatures and climate change.