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Jul 17, 2025 |
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#politics
Le Monde: EU court rejects Le Pen heirs' appeal in expenses scandal
The European Union court has dismissed an appeal from the heirs of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the late founder of the far-right Front National party, regarding a €300,000 repayment demanded by the European Parliament. The funds were improperly claimed for personal expenses between 2009 and 2018.
The court ruled that the recovery decision was valid and not contrary to legal principles. Le Pen's daughter, Marine, and her siblings continue to pursue the matter following his death earlier this year.
Le Monde: Oppositions threaten to topple French governement after 2026 budget cuts unveiled
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces opposition challenges after presenting a €44 billion budget for 2026, lacking a majority in the Assemblée Nationale. His proposal to eliminate two public holidays has drawn sharp criticism from both left and far-right parties.
Opposition leaders accuse the government of overreach, with the far-right Rassemblement National calling the holiday cuts a provocation. The budget also includes significant healthcare cuts, further intensifying the backlash against Bayrou's fiscal strategies.
#society
Fox News: Maryland teacher claims in lawsuit he was falsely branded 'racist’ over seating chart dispute
A Maryland high school teacher, Dan Engler, is suing the school principal and board for defamation after being accused of racism following a seating dispute in class. Engler claims he was unfairly labeled a racist after asking two Black students to return to their assigned seats, leading to a community-wide email from the principal.
Engler asserts the email damaged his reputation and mental health, as it labeled him a racist before an investigation was completed. He maintains he did not make the alleged statement and has since faced significant personal and financial repercussions. The lawsuit was filed in August 2023.
#foreignaffairs
Times Of Israel: Gaza aid group says 20 killed in crowd crush, blames armed Hamas agitators
A crush at an aid distribution site in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 20 Palestinians, with accusations directed at armed agitators linked to Hamas for inciting chaos. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported that 19 were trampled and one stabbed during the incident, amid ongoing military operations by the IDF.
The IDF has opened a new strategic corridor in southern Gaza to aid in operations against Hamas, while airstrikes targeted over 120 sites. Reports indicate an increase in casualties, with claims of accelerated Israeli assassinations of Hamas leaders.
#crime
GB News: Outback killer who murdered British backpacker dies in custody
Bradley John Murdoch, the convicted murderer of British backpacker Peter Falconio, has died at 67 in custody. Despite being found guilty two decades ago, Murdoch never revealed the location of Falconio's remains, leaving his father, Luciano, still seeking closure.
Falconio disappeared in 2001 while traveling in Australia with his girlfriend, Joanne Lees. Murdoch, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, had been diagnosed with terminal throat cancer and was receiving palliative care at the time of his death. The investigation into his death will be conducted by the Northern Territory Coroner.