By&nbspEmma De Ruiter Published on 27/05/2026 – 22:22 GMT+2 Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy insisted on Wednesday that he had “not betrayed the trust of the French people,” in his final statement before the Paris Court of Appeal, which is retrying the case into allegations that the late Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi secretly funded his successful 2007 presidential campaign. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “This case of alleged Libyan financing of my campaign began with lies and with a conspiracy; it must end in truth and transparency”, he added. “I will never be able to confess to something I did not do; that…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Right now, we’re majorly on the hunt for sandals that give off “summering in the Hamptons” energy. You know, the pairs that look polished with linen trousers, breezy midi dresses and relaxed denim without trying too hard. Quiet luxury sandals lean into understated details like buttery-looking straps, woven textures and sleek silhouettes that feel expensive at first glance. The overall vibe is effortless, elevated and incredibly wearable for everyday life. This season, the most stylish moms are gravitating toward versatile…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The lawyer for Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, the man accused of hurling a rock at a monk seal in a viral video, says his client has experienced threats and has been “doxxed” amid outrage over the incident.In an Associated Press report, Lytvynchuk’s lawyer, Myles Breiner, made the claims that his client has received backlash following the incident.In the video, the suspect allegedly appears to throw a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal as the animal was swimming near the shoreline in Maui.VIRAL BUSINESSMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton added another endorsement to his growing field of backers in the Senate GOP: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.Thune announced his support of Paxton on the Hugh Hewitt show Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after the bloody primary fight in the Lone Star State concluded. And the main target now is Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the insurgent Democratic nominee waiting for Paxton in November.”The voters, Republican voters in Texas spoke last night,” Thune said. “Ken Paxton is their nominee heading into November, and we got…

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect known for spreading a deadly grapevine disease. The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office said inspectors discovered the glassy-winged sharpshooter on grape plants sold at Costco stores in Stockton, Lodi, Manteca and Tracy. The plants were supplied by a wholesale nursery in Fresno County.The insect spreads the bacterium that causes Pierce’s disease, which kills grapevines and can also damage almond, citrus and ornamental plants. Officials said the pest feeds on more than 250 plant species…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Making the World Cup doesn’t mean you’re expected to make goals. Let’s check out the odds for which teams are expected to score the most, and subsequently, the fewest, as of May 27 at DraftKings Sportsbook.Highest scoring teamSpain: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)France: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Brazil: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)England: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Argentina: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Germany: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)Portugal: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)What to know: In 16 World Cup…

If one thing unites each of these Emmy-eligible comedy specials, it’s unparalleled levels of authenticity. Whether they’re deploying innovative production design to tell a story, reflecting on religious trauma in an actual church, or bounding across the stage like a sugar-high antelope, each of these comics have raised the bar with their newly televised material.Atsuko Okatsuka, ‘Father’ (Hulu) When Okatsuka thinks about the fans who call her “mother,” the bowl-haired stand-up submits that they would be better off calling her “father.”In addition to being the title of her second special, “Father” hints at the comedian’s domestic cluelessness while sincerely nodding…

No need to jet off to Seoul for your next beauty binge. Viral K-beauty brand JSM Beauty is hosting a pop-up in NYC’s Union Square, complete with plenty of aesthetic photo opps. Named after the founder and one of South Korea’s most influential makeup artists, Jung Saem Mool, the brand will show off its Glass Skin Atelier experience from Thursday, May 28, to Saturday, June 2, at 31 E. 17th St. Visitors will have the complimentary opportunity to try JSM Beauty’s unique augmented reality shade matching, which detects the user’s skin undertones for foundation-matching purposes. They can also slip on…

It may be worth locking your money into a high-rate CD account now that interest rates are holding steady again. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you have a large, five-figure amount of money, such as $90,000, in your savings account now, investing it in stocks, bonds, real estate or a mix of all three may seem like the best approach. After all, stock market returns in recent years have been as high as 16%. Even the best interest rate on a certificate of deposit (CD) account, for example, tops out around 4% now, making stocks exponentially more profitable. That said, stock market swings…

Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Friday in an effort to secure a largely symbolic deal aimed at resetting Hungary’s relationship with the EU. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Magyar is also scheduled to meet Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday. The Hungarian Prime Minister announced the trip on social media. “Tomorrow I will be meeting with the NATO Secretary General and the Belgian Prime Minister, and on Friday with the President of the Commission in Brussels. Everyone is working on bringing back…

Justin Hartley broke his silence on his hit show Tracker‘s big relocation change for season 4. “In terms of tone and character, I don’t think it’ll impact the show at all,” Hartley told The Wrap on Monday, May 25. “Our show is a road show. Our character goes from town to town across the United States of America and meets people from all different walks of life and helps them out. These strangers become kind of his family in a way.” The actor expressed excitement about making the move to Los Angeles. “To be able to shoot in a different…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released a shocking video Tuesday showing the moment officers discovered 20 illegal aliens inside the trailer and sleeper cab of a semi-truck in what the agency described as a human smuggling attempt.The video, from a traffic stop of a white Volvo semi in a rural area on May 18, shows officers pulling the vehicle over before the driver descends from the cab and attempts to run away, crossing a set of train tracks before being quickly collared by law enforcement.DPS said that the driver is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A traffic stop and chaotic chase involving Texas state troopers and suspected human smugglers led to the discovery of nearly two dozen illegal immigrants, including several minors, in the back of a semitruck near the U.S. southern border.In a video posted by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez, a suspected human smuggler is seen jumping out of a Volvo semitruck and running as troopers chase him down. The incident occurred after a state trooper conducted a traffic stop Monday evening in Webb County, South Texas.Olivarez said that the…

A New York business leader is warning that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed housing plan could drive developers and investors away from the city. FOX Business’ Madison Alworth joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney & Co.” to report on Mamdani’s proposal to create 200,000 new affordable, rent-stabilized housing units and preserve another 200,000 over the next decade. The $22 billion plan would include $5.6 billion for the New York City Housing Authority and require wages of at least $40 per hour on affordable housing projects. The proposal includes the possibility of the city taking legal action against…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump all but confirmed his attendance at the NBA Finals beginning next week, revealing Wednesday that he plans to watch the New York Knicks as they make their first Finals appearance in nearly 30 years.Trump said at a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday that he initially had plans to attend the Knicks’ Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, but the team swept the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night to make their first Finals appearance since 1999.  “I was invited to the – I was going to go…