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France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds, in a case that has the potential to derail her political ambitions.

The New York Times · 5m

Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement Charges

Marine Le Pen and others are accused of using European funds for unrelated party expenses. The trial, expected to last two months, comes as her National Rally has gained more political sway.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1h

Trial of Le Pen in France Complicates Far-Right Leader’s Move to Mainstream

The threat of conviction comes at a crucial juncture for the far-right leader, whose party has gained unprecedented sway over France’s new government.

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The New York Times · 2h

France’s Antoine Griezmann retires from international football

France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. He ends his international career with 137 senior caps and 44 goals, making him his country’s joint-third highest appearance maker and fourth top scorer.

SFGate · 2h

France striker Antoine Griezmann retires from international soccer

France striker Antoine Griezmann says he is retiring from international soccer. The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid player has played 137 matches with France, scoring 44 goals. He started with Les Bleus in 2014 and won the 2018 World Cup.

Reuters on MSN · 2h

French attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann quits international soccer at 33

"It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolour adventure and see you soon," the 2018 World Cup

New Zealand breaks world record for largest ever haka

CNN · 6h

New Zealand reclaims record for world’s largest Haka on home turf, dethroning France

New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine.

Reuters on MSN · 10h

New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance

New Zealand has set the world record for the most people to perform a haka, a traditional dance of the country's indigenous Maori, reclaiming the title from France. A statement by Auckland’s Eden Park,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Thousands Gather in New Zealand to Set Haka World Record

The mass gathering at Auckland's Eden Park was a bid to break a record of 4,028 haka participants at an event in France in 2014, the Guinness World Records website said. "Everyone here tonight, while the official number is still being counted because it's a large number,

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Michel Houellebecq’s Outlook for an Ailing France: C’est Fini

The French writer Michel Houellebecq has the sort of notoriety, Karl Ove Knausgaard wrote, that makes it easy to talk about ...

France’s new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right

France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly ...

France boss stunned as World Cup winner and 137-cap legend shockingly RETIRES from international duty

FRANCE star Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid ...

Politico Europe1h

France’s new Europe minister will push Brussels to tighten migration rules

PARIS — France’s new right-leaning government is going to push Brussels to get tougher on stopping irregular migration, the ...

France considers tax increase for big companies, Le Monde reports

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is considering a temporary increase in corporate tax on the country's biggest ...

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France's Macron says leaders shouldn't 'abandon their values' in the face of bad polls

Both French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s popularity may be suffering as they face political ...

Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country

Unusually wet conditions across France have wreaked havoc on many wine-growing regions this year after years of challenges to ...

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France's World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann retires from international football

Antoine Griezmann won 137 caps, a figure beaten only by his former teammate Hugo Lloris (145) and 1998 World Cup winner ...

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France's Antoine Griezmann announces retirement from international football

France ace Antoine Griezmann has decided to retire from international football putting an end to his glittering career with ...

The Local1h

France launches iodine distribution for neighbours of nuclear power plants

France's large nuclear power sector - there are currently 56 operational reactors at 18 plants across the country - means ...

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