Le Pen says she will appeal against conviction and run for French presidency - Europe live

According to The Guardian, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she intends to appeal against a court ruling and press ahead with a run for the French presidency. In a television interview, Le Pen indicated she would challenge part of a ruling handed down that had cast doubt on whether she could stand. She framed the appeal as clearing the way for a presidential bid.

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