French far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to peacefully fight her five-year ban from running for office, drawing inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr, as thousands rallied in Paris to support her after being convicted of embezzling EU funds. Le Pen’s appeal against the ruling will be decided in the summer of 2026, as she remains a frontrunner in polls for the 2027 presidential election despite facing criticism for her attacks on the judiciary and French institutions. Centrist politicians and leftist party supporters have united in opposition to Le Pen’s accusations, highlighting the divisive nature of her legal battle and political future.
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Liquor licence changes: West Aussies can soon buy a drink without a meal on Good Friday and Christmas
West Australians will soon be able to purchase drinks without a meal at pubs on Good Friday and Christmas Day due to new liquor licensing reforms by the State Government, effective next year. The reforms also allow expanded trading hours on public holidays like Anzac Day, enabling venues to operate from 10am to midnight, and include the elimination of extended trading permit renewals and the acceptance of digital IDs. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia...
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