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Marine Le Pen verdict throws National Rally into chaos but could boost far right | Angelique Chrisafis
Conviction is a huge blow to her party and harms her drive for respectability, while serving the victimisation narrative. It is a political earthquake that is almost certain to end Marine Le Pen ...The Guardian - 2d -
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’
Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Karen Read murder case: Fired investigator Michael Proctor to loom over retrial as jury selection begins
Karen Read, whose murder trial ended in a hung jury last year, returns to court this week as prosecutors try again to convict her in the 2022 killing of her boyfriend, John O' Keefe.NBC News - 1d -
Trump: Le Pen's ban on seeking office in France 'very big deal'
President Trump weighed in on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen being barred from seeking office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, telling reporters that it is a “very big ...The Hill - 1d -
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake ...ABC News - 1d -
French ministers condemn threats to judges in Marine Le Pen case
Senior figures also reject claim verdict against Le Pen on embezzlement charges was ‘political and partisan’. French ministers have condemned threats against the judges who convicted the far-right ...The Guardian - 1d -
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”The New York Times - 2d -
38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia by Philippe Sands review – war crimes revisited
In the final part of a bravura trilogy detailing the struggle to bring war criminals to account, Sands tracks a former SS commander to Chile, where he found a friend in Augusto Pinochet. This is ...The Guardian - 2d -
Adams calls on judge to ‘promptly’ dismiss bribery case, citing campaign
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on Monday called on the federal judge mulling whether to toss his criminal bribery charges to act with urgency as a deadline approaches later this week for ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge finds ICE agent in contempt and dismisses a case that was midtrial when the defendant was detained
A state judge in Boston cited prosecutorial misconduct in dismissing a case against a man after he was taken into federal custody in the middle of his criminal trial last week.NBC News - 2d -
‘I cried like a little boy’: pigeon fanciers in Belgium relive agony of stolen prized birds
Suspected criminal gangs are leaving pigeon racers bereft after a spate of thefts in aviaries across the country. When champion pigeon racer Tom Van Gaver walked into one of his lofts one ...The Guardian - 1d -
Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility
A criminal court in Cyprus has dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with ...NBC News - 1d -
Kidney donor detained by ICE before life-saving transplant can take place
Immigration rights activists are calling on ICE to release a Venezuelan migrant who was preparing to donate a kidney to his brother, who is in end-stage kidney failure, and has no criminal history.The Hill - 1d -
Kim Delaney, "NYPD Blue" actress, will not face charges after arrest, DA says
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.CBS News - 1d -
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) with prejudice, ensuring the charges cannot be refiled. The ruling dropping the charges comes after the ...The Hill - 11h -
Watch: NYC Mayor Eric Adams gives remarks after corruption case dismissed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams briefed reporters Wednesday afternoon — the same day a federal judge dismissed his criminal corruption case. The decision, citing prejudice, ensures the charges ...The Hill - 9h -
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Global trade tensions rise as President Trump plans to unveil sweeping new tariffs; Wife of Maryland man mistakenly deported pushes back on White House claims her husband is a criminal.CBS News - 5h -
Amber Ruffin on being dropped from Correspondents' dinner: 'When people take away your rights ... you're supposed to call it out'
Amber Ruffin is speaking out publicly for the first time since being dropped as this year's White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner's entertainer, mocking the media and saying she ...The Hill - 1d -
Twenty-three more women contact Met police over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
London PhD student convicted of 10 rapes may have 60 more victims, force fears . More than 20 women have contacted police to say they fear they may have been attacked by the serial rapist Zhenhao ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party organized the protest.ABC News - 4d -
WATCH: Dog loves to jump with joy
Broxi, the energetic black Labrador, literally jumps for joy as he greets people.ABC News - 4d -
Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting
People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.BBC News - 1d -
A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.The New York Times - 1d -
The Tech You Need to Level Up Your Humanity
Advancements in computing and robotics are changing how people live. Here are our favorite prosthetics, smart glasses, exoskeletons, and fitness trackers.Wired - 5d -
Protests Demanding Restoration of Monarchy in Nepal Turn Deadly
At least two people were killed and dozens injured as followers of the last king demanded the restoration of a monarchy that was dissolved in 2008.The New York Times - 5d -
Walmart Is Offering a Cheaper Easter Meal This Year—No Eggs Included
The meal kit serves eight people for less than $6 per person, the retailer says.Inc. - 5d -
How a Crypto Craze Swept An Argentine Town
In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.The New York Times - 5d -
The Power of Honesty: What Businesses Can Learn From Jack Dorsey’s Layoff Announcement
The CEO of Block had to lay off more than 900 people. He delivered bad news directly and candidly.Inc. - 4d -
In Myanmar’s Earthquake, Some See Political Omens
In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.The New York Times - 4d -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.CNBC - 4d -
Clash between Nigerian security forces and members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6
Police say soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group have clashed in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing six peopleABC News - 4d -
Sen. Michael Bennet says the Democratic Party's brand is 'problematic'
Sen. Michael Bennet said that the Democratic Party's brand is "problematic" and that the party "is associated with the educated elites" and "not anymore with working people in this country."NBC News - 3d -
Man released without charge after three die in fire
Three people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.BBC News - 3d -
Nonprofit helps adults with disabilities find jobs and homes
The Massachusetts nonprofit Road to Responsibility helps people with disabilities live more independent lives, but it's nearing capacity.CBS News - 3d -
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.BBC News - 3d -
3 Types of Words That Make You Instantly More Memorable, According to a Stanford Psychologist
People will be more likely to remember what you say when you use these types of words.Inc. - 2d -
A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New Jersey
The museum hopes that after learning about the planet’s prehistoric past, people will do more to preserve Earth’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
Larry Fink warns ‘protectionism has returned with force’
BlackRock boss tells shareholders people are more anxious about the economy than at any time in recent memoryFinancial Times - 2d
