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National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.

The three Americans had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit from a Trump official.

Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 faced delays on Wednesday morning.

Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.

The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.

Hotel construction and public art projects already are changing the vast desert landscape of Al-Ula in the country’s northwest.

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead?

Lots of travelers say supermarket tourism, the experience of trying local foods or variations of well-known items, has become a key part of any trip.

The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.

In wide-ranging remarks to “Meet the Press,” Mr. Trump said “a lot of people” wanted him to serve a third term and vowed to impose tariffs on global rivals, according to a transcript of the interview provided by NBC News.

Election results in the U.S.

The barges, which link up to form a bridge, could give China a way to land large numbers of vehicles and troops on Taiwan, solving a major logistical problem.

After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.

The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel’s war in Gaza.

The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.

The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.

The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.

The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.

Plus, the enigmatic “goddess” of the piano.

President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.