49 m. ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four

French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trialFull story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027The judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

Events

52 m. ago Marine Le Pen is sentenced to four years in JAIL and BANNED from entering presidential elections as she is found guilty of embezzlement and accused of 'undermining democracy'

Presiding Judge Bénédicte de Perthuis has sentenced Le Pen, 56, to a five-year ban from politics. She has also been sentenced to four years in prison with two under an electronic bracelet and a £84k fine.

Politics

56 m. ago Marine Le Pen jailed for four years and banned from running for French president after embezzling EU funds

Le Pen handed five-year ban from political office, excluding her from running in the French presidential elections in 2027

Events

57 m. ago King Charles prepares to return to public engagements after hospital stay for cancer treatment

The King is preparing for a usual working week which includes public engagements following his short stay in hospital, it is understood.

Science

59 m. ago Exactly which bills will go up from April 1 and how much will they cost you

Council tax, water bills, car tax and broadband bills are all set to rise

Economics

67 m. ago King to begin normal week of official duties after cancer treatment side effects

Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and returned to public-facing duties last April.

Politics

80 m. ago Palace issues major King Charles update after hospital stay as Italy tour looms

It is understood that King Charles is preparing for his usual working week including a series of public engagements - just days after a short hospital stay after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment

Politics

1 hour ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds

Le Pen risks being excluded from the French presidential elections in 2027 if she is handed a five-year ban from political office

Events

1 hour ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial – Europe live

Exact length of ban not yet known after French far right leader and eight National Rally MEPs found guilty of misappropriating EU fundsThe judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago New Zealand banned phones in schools 12 months ago. Here’s what happened

The goal was to cut the distractions so kids could learn and achieve - but not everyone was on board

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump Jr’s new girlfriend springs to his defense over claims he’s a ‘spoiled heir’

Donald Trump Jr., 47, and Bettina Anderson, 38, went public with their relationship at President Trumps’ inauguration in January but are believed to have been dating since last summer

Politics

2 h. ago Government considers free bus pass 'next steps' for disabled people after peak times review

At the moment people can only travel for free off-peak between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays

Politics

2 h. ago UK public services 'struggling under strain' of illegal immigration, says Starmer as he hosts border summit

Border minister Dame Angela Eagle admitted record number of small boat crossings may continue into the summer

Politics

2 h. ago Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case that could torpedo French presidential hopes

The far-right National Rally leader could face an immediate five-year ban from public office

Politics

2 h. ago McLaren F1 legend suffers ‘medical emergency’ with family releasing statement

A statement confirmed the ex-driver would take a ‘step back from all public appearances and engagements’

Politics

3 h. ago UK tourists warned as popular Spanish beach launches ban with ‘£1,700’ fines

The mayor has introduced a tought new ban which will impact residents and holidaymakers

Events

3 h. ago Trump says TikTok sale deal will be in place before Saturday deadline

The video app has until April 5 to find a buyer for its US business or face a ban.

Economics

4 h. ago Urgent £186 water bill warning to thousands of Brits before April

'Awful April' brings with it swathes of household bill hikes that will see millions of Brits become worse off. However, home expert Nancy Emery reveals one simple way you can cut almost £200 from your annual water bill

Events

4 h. ago French court to rule in Marine Le Pen embezzlement case – Europe live

Prosecutors seeking a fine of €300k, a prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office, which would stop far-right leader’s presidential runThe 2027 French presidential election may be two years out, but its first act will play out in a Paris court this morning, as judges hand down a verdict on charges the far-right leader Marine Le Pen and party officials embezzled money from the European parliament.Prosecutors asked for a €300,000 (£250,000) fine, a prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office. Crucially, it would apply immediately, even if she appeals against it. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago All the bills going up in 'awful April' from council tax to water

Energy bills, broadband and mobile, and the TV licence, will also become more expensive - but The Mirror has highlighted all the ways to fight back and cut your costs

Economics