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Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 5d -
Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force
Far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, who was convicted last week of embezzling public funds and banned from running for office, stood unshaken before a sea of French flags in Paris on SundayABC News - 3d -
Marine Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt'
The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.BBC News - 3d -
Le Pen vows to fight ‘political’ ruling, as France’s main parties stage rival rallies
Far-right leader tells supporters she is victim of ‘witch-hunt’, while radical left says RN’s mask has slipped. • What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case? . The French ...The Guardian - 3d -
Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5-Year Ban
In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.The New York Times - 3d -
We Should Know by Now. The Courts Aren’t Going to Stop Trump and His Kind.
The proscribing of Marine Le Pen will do little to staunch support for the far right.The New York Times - 1h -
Le Pen rages against political ‘witch-hunt’ at Paris rally
Far right leader addresses supporters at demonstration after conviction that could ban her from standing for presidentFinancial Times - 3d -
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree. The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, ...The Guardian - 3d -
French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers near Le Pen rally
A French anti-racism group filed has filed a legal complaint against the far-right fringe group Luminis Paris after it distributed graphic flyers calling for action against foreigners near a rally ...ABC News - 1d -
FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues
Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”Financial Times - 2d -
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President Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to kick in this week; National Rally Party leader Marine Le Pen barred from holding office for five yearsCBS News - 1d -
Trump's game of chicken over tariffs leaves world guessing
The US president is pressing ahead with his global tariffs, as even some allies wonder if he is going too far.BBC News - 2d -
Guardians acquire right-hander Cody Bolton from Mariners
The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. Bolton has split his career between Pittsburgh and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pennsylvania judge convicted of shooting sleeping boyfriend in the head
Sonya McKnight was convicted Wednesday of attempted murder and other counts for shooting her boyfriend in the head as he slept last year, officials said.NBC News - 9h -
On 21 April, Germany will deport me – an EU citizen convicted of no crime – for standing with Palestine | Kasia Wlaszczyk
Four of us have received letters from the state telling us to leave or be removed. This is a terrifying illustration of Germany’s lurch to the right. In the first week of January, I received a ...The Guardian - 23h -
Andreatta leaves Matildas to take over as head coach of Scotland's women's team
Melissa Andreatta has left her role as assistant manager of Australia's women's national team to take over as head coach of Scotland Women. The Scottish Football Association announced the hiring ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How far did Auburn baseball move up the national rankings after series win over Alabama?
Auburn baseball won its third SEC series of the season against Alabama over the weekend. Here's where the Tigers sit in the latest national polls.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former German president warns of far right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
Germany has marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' Buchenwald concentration camp, with warnings against “radicalization and a worldwide shift to the right.”ABC News - 3d -
'So lucky to have you': Steelers superstar TJ Watt has heartfelt message for wife Dani on her first birthday as a mom
On Dani Watt's first birthday as a mom, her husband, Pittsburgh Steelers superstar TJ Watt, penned a heartfelt message to her.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture
A majority of House members backed changing the rules to allow new parents to vote remotely. But in a Congress dominated by far-right Republicans, parental leave was a bridge too far.The New York Times - 16h -
How Nissan Hopes to Navigate Trump’s Tariffs and Make Its EVs Great Again
After years of managerial turmoil and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is attempting to right the ship. President Donald Trump's tariffs couldn't have come at a worse time.Wired - 3d -
How Nissan Hopes to Navigate Trump’s Tariffs and Make Its EVs Great Again
After years of managerial turmoil and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is attempting to right the ship. President Donald Trump's tariffs couldn't have come at a worse time.Wired - 3d -
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin feeling good a day after leaving game with shoulder fatigue
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin woke up feeling good, a day after leaving a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with shoulder fatigue. The Orioles are still awaiting results from an ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mariners' Victor Robles will miss at least 12 weeks with a dislocated left shoulder
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles will miss at least 12 weeks after dislocating his left shoulder while catching a foul ball over the weekend, general manager Justin Hollander said ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of NIH research grants.ABC News - 5d -
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Countries that don't negotiate with Trump will 'lose bigly'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Monday that countries that don’t try to negotiate a trade deal with President Trump will “lose bigly.” The outspoken, far-right congresswoman echoed a ...The Hill - 2d -
Arozarena hits grand slam in 8th and draws winning walk in 9th as Mariners rally past Astros 7-6
Randy Arozarena hit a grand slam in the eighth and drew the game-winning walk in the ninth as the Seattle Mariners rallied for seven runs over the final two innings to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
A Split on the Right Over Whether Teenagers Can Have Guns
Conservative judges have come to opposite conclusions on what the Second Amendment has to say about limiting the gun rights of those under 21.The New York Times - 2d -
Lewis to leave WRU as scrum-half hints at Wales retirement
Scrum-half Ffion Lewis admits she may have played her final game for Wales after stating she is leaving the Welsh Rugby Union programme after being told her contract will not be renewed.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 2d -
Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CBS News - 3d -
Trump portrait artist says career is in peril after president accuses her of distorting his likeness
The artist who painted a portrait of President Donald Trump for the Colorado State Capitol said that reviews of her work have "changed for the worst" since Trump accused her of distorting his image ...NBC News - 3d -
‘Unite the right’ ideas put to town hall test
Formal coalition is off the table but Tories and Reform leave door open to local ‘confidence and supply’ dealsFinancial Times - 2d -
Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Panama says US recognizes its sovereignty over canal Panama says ...The Hill - 11h -
Mariners’ Victor Robles carted off in loss to Giants after making wild diving catch into the Oracle Park netting
Victor Robles launched himself into the netting at Oracle Park to pull off perhaps the best catch of the season so far.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights
Book highlights performer’s wartime contribution and how she used her fame to provide cover and promote equal rights. She was, according to US wartime counter-intelligence officer Lt Paul Jensen, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Germany's Merz agrees coalition deal with center-left, shutting out a resurgent far-right
German conservatives under Friedrich Merz agreed a coalition deal with the center-left SPD, aiming to revive growth just as a trade war threatens recession.NBC News - 22h -
Nemanja Matic is right about Andre Onana – but he is far from Man United’s biggest problem
Matic called Onana the worst goalkeeper in Manchester United history as Ruben Amorim’s side prepare to take on Lyon in the Europa LeagueYahoo Sports - 2h -
Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth’s Crust, Dies at 87
With a computer rendering, he helped scientists understand that the earth, with its shifting tectonic plates, is “an extraordinary living being” that is “continuously changing.”The New York Times - 13h -
What Rights Do Migrants Have?
Plus, we cover the arrival of Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 22h