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Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial ends with political uncertainty as defense urges ‘tolerance’ for legal ‘gray areas’

Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial ends with political uncertainty as defense urges ‘tolerance’ for legal ‘gray areas’

Rodolphe Bosselut, far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s lawyer, at court in Paris, on February 11, 2026. SERGIO AQUINDO FOR LE MONDE She had already hinted at it several times, and, on Wednesday, February 11, her lawyer confirmed it in court: Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s decision on whether or not to run in the 2027 presidential election will depend on the appeals court’s ruling, which is due on July 7. It would take a year to prepare for the presidential election, including setting up a campaign funding association; and a possible second appeal, filed with France’s highest appeals court, the Cour de Cassation, could only be resolved at the start of 2027, just weeks before the first electoral round. Moreover, the election ban she was initially sentenced to could potentially still be in effect. “You are therefore obliged to take into account a national political timetable, which makes your ruling a daunting one to make,” said her lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut. “This is no favor,” he added, in what may have been a friendly form of …

As US Olympians speak out for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face online hate and attacks by Trump : NPR

As US Olympians speak out for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face online hate and attacks by Trump : NPR

Amber Glenn of the United States competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Glenn says she’s received online hate and threats for speaking out in support of LGBTQ rights in Milan. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP MILAN – When U.S. skiers took the stage for a press conference Friday, at the start of the Milan Cortino Games, they were asked about turmoil back home where ICE agents have detained a growing number of immigrants and clashed violently with protesters in Minneapolis. Most of the athletes who spoke that day voiced concern, calling for de-escalation, tolerance and respect. “The Olympics represent peace, so let’s not only bring world peace but domestic peace within our country,” said Alex Ferreira, a 31-year-old who won silver and bronze medals at past Winter Games. Svea Irving from Winter Park, Colorado chimed in. “It’s definitely a tough time in our country right now,” the 23-year-old said. “I just continue to represent my values [which are] …

Making RE part of the national curriculum will promote tolerance – but only if it’s taught in the right way

Making RE part of the national curriculum will promote tolerance – but only if it’s taught in the right way

An independent review of the national curriculum in England, commissioned by the government, has published its final report. One of the key recommendations is to work towards the addition of religious education (RE) to the curriculum. This would mean RE would have the same status as other humanities subjects for the first time. The review recommends the creation of a “task and finish group” to devise a religious education curriculum. This would then potentially become part of the national curriculum. In England, religious education is currently a “basic curriculum subject”. This means it is technically mandatory but not part of the national curriculum. This status has long been considered a source of problems. With no centrally determined curriculum, the quality of RE teaching is patchy. Many schools do not comply with the law in how they offer it. But overall, the current “multi-faith” approach to RE teaching, enshrined in law in the 1988 Education Act, allows pupils to confront the big questions of life. They can develop an understanding of the diverse beliefs and practices …