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Marine Le Pen convicted but may still contest presidency wearing electronic tag
The Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her sentence in a way that clears the path for her to stand in the April 2027 French presidential election. A five-year ban on holding public office was reduced and backdated to March 2025, with the court deeming that…
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Balogun ruling risks turning football into a cesspit
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has warned that football risks becoming “an absolute cesspit” of political interference after Fifa suspended a one-game ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup. Balogun had been due to miss the last-16 tie against Belgium following his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but was allowed to play after…
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Graham Platner accusers criticise New York Times over its reporting
The New York Times is facing criticism over its coverage of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for a Maine Senate seat, who is embroiled in sexual assault allegations. One of his accusers, Jenny Racicot, has publicly disputed how the paper handled her account, claiming that its reporters did not work to corroborate her story and…
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Disney’s ABC tells FCC that The View qualifies for news exemption
Disney’s ABC has filed a formal submission with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) arguing that its daytime talk show “The View” qualifies for the same “news exemption” as traditional programmes such as “World News Tonight” and “Good Morning America”. The move matters because it is a direct response to what Disney characterises as improper…
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Braun promoted to co-president of country label Triple Tigers Records
Raffaella Braun has been appointed co-president of Nashville-based country label Triple Tigers Records, whose roster includes Russell Dickerson, Scotty McCreery, Shane Profitt and Ian Munsick. Previously the label’s vice-president of radio promotion, she takes over from Kevin Herring, who stepped down on Monday 6 July and will stay on as an adviser for an unspecified…
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Democratic odds improve in Maine as leaders rush to replace Graham Platner before July
Democratic prospects of holding a US Senate seat in Maine have risen sharply after fresh sexual misconduct allegations against the party’s nominee, Graham Platner, prompted speculation that he will quit the race. Platner has denied his ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot’s allegation of nonconsensual sex, reported by Politico, but has admitted he is considering standing down, and…
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Fetterman urges Sanders to apologise for endorsing Maine candidate Graham Platner
Senator John Fetterman has publicly called on Senator Bernie Sanders to apologise for having endorsed Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Maine, following fresh sexual assault allegations against the candidate. Speaking on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle”, Fetterman argued that Sanders, who helped Platner secure the nomination, owed an apology to…
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Graham Platner urged by Maine Democrats to quit over rape allegation
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faced mounting pressure to abandon his campaign in Maine after a rape allegation was made against him. Fellow Maine Democrats, including rival candidates within his own party, broke ranks to publicly urge his withdrawal, exposing widening divisions among his supporters and casting serious doubt over the future of his candidacy.…
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Nigel Farage quits as Clacton MP and will contest by-election over funding claims
Nigel Farage has resigned as the MP for Clacton-on-Sea and confirmed that he will stand in the resulting by-election, turning the Essex contest into a referendum on his own conduct. The Reform UK leader’s decision to quit Parliament and immediately seek re-election in the seat he won at the last general election sets up a…