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Associated Press — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is back in court on Tuesday to appeal her embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case. Ms Le Pen, 57, is seeking an overturn to a March verdict that found her guilty of misappropriating European Parliament funds. She was sentenced to five years of banishment from public office and two years of house arrest with an electronic bracelet. Le Pen did not speak when she arrived at court. When the trial began, she quietly stood up in front of a panel of three judges…

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has been issued an arrest warrant by Miami police on suspicion of domestic violence.The warrant was issued on charges of false imprisonment, assault and attempted kidnapping, and Miami Gardens police confirmed Wednesday that they are working with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force to find Davis.”As a result of the diligent and diligent work of the Special Victims Unit, an arrest warrant has been issued for Gervonta Bryant Davis on charges of assault, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping,” police said in a statement.“The investigation revealed that Mr. Davis used force to restrain the victim against…

Tariffs on some chips were announced after months of rumors that the Trump administration intended to impose tariffs on semiconductors. The tariffs only apply to certain semiconductors, such as the Nvidia H200 advanced AI chip scheduled to be shipped to China. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday imposing a 25% tariff on advanced AI semiconductors produced outside the United States and exported through the United States to customers in other countries. This news formally confirms a key element of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to authorize NVIDIA to begin shipping its H200 advanced AI chips to select customers…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer analyzed Wednesday’s trading and expressed concern about the sectors that led the market’s rally, saying “the wrong stocks are going up.””The winners in this market are consumer stocks and oil, the worst possible leadership groups,” he said. “The consumer-packaged good news is distressed stocks, and oil is zero-sum. That’s kind of how it relates to the rest of the economy.”Cramer said that if markets are strong, companies will rebound broadly, especially growth stocks, while cyclical stocks will also rise, but will be “on the back burner.” He said developments in the transportation sector are positive as these…

Amazon packaging and Saks Fifth Avenue bag.Getty ImagesAmazon A federal judge is seeking to reject Saks Global’s bankruptcy financing plan, saying in court papers that the embattled department store “burned through hundreds of millions of dollars in less than a year” and failed to honor its agreement. When Saks acquired Neiman Marcus for $2.7 billion in December 2024, Amazon invested $475 million in the venture because the retailer would start selling its products on Amazon’s website and the tech company would provide technology and logistics expertise.Hours after Saks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Amazon’s lawyers said in a filing…

Latest information on Spanish Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Colina Machado will arrive in Washington this week for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump about the future of Venezuela after the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro. The meeting came after President Trump surprised many by allowing Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, to take over, dashing opposition hopes for a new democratic era. The past 12 months have been a roller coaster for Machado. One year ago this week, she was seen in Caracas struggling to cheer up a crowd against Mr. Maduro, the authoritarian…

Jos Buttler supported Ben Stokes to lead England to the top of the Test rankings despite a 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia this winter.England were riddled with mistakes in the first three Tests, played in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, and their lean preparation and aggressive style of cricket led to them losing the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket. In addition, he was criticized for being photographed drinking during a beach break in Noosa midway through the series. A two-day victory in the Boxing Day match at the MCG, England’s first Test win in Australia in 15 years, ended…

In June 2025, the UK government banned the UK-based group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000. This was a political rather than a security decision and represents an unprecedented expansion of the criminalization of Palestinian solidarity in the UK. Members of Palestine Action engage in non-violent direct action aimed at stopping British complicity in the Gaza genocide, targeting facilities linked to the Israeli arms industry operating in the UK, including Elbit Systems sites and elements of the UK’s military infrastructure.Rather than confronting its actions, the government has sought to divert attention from the central issue:…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday talked about JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, bank of america, citygroupa loss occurred during the session. He said that while the numbers are solid, investors have high expectations and are balked by management’s cautious comments. “My judgment after looking at the numbers is that unless the economy deteriorates further, these stocks will continue to perform this year.” “But we came in such a hot weather that they’re taking a breather.”Mr. Kramer said he wasn’t too worried about the losses because many of the big banks had huge runs and “we were supposed to be out.” By…

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang discusses the Vera Rubin AI platform during a Q&A with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 6, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Imageschip manufacturer Nvidia and advanced micro device along with other semiconductor manufacturers led an industry-wide gathering in the United States on Thursday. applied materialsafter Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company The company reported higher-than-expected earnings.Shares of Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and a leader in artificial intelligence processors, were up nearly 3% in early afternoon trading. Smaller rival AMD rose 6%. broadcomThe company,…