Corruption and influence peddling in the “eavesdropping” case: Nicolas Sarkozy expected at the Paris courthouse

Nicolas Sarkozy is expected in the afternoon of Monday at the Paris courthouse for his appeal trial alongside his lawyer Thierry Herzog and former judge Gilbert Azibert. He is accused of corruption and influence peddling in the “eavesdropping” case.

After an electrical trial in which he had denounced “infamies”, at first instance, the former president, 67, was sentenced on 1 March 2021 to three years in prison, including one year in prison, thus becoming the first Head of State of the Fifth Republic to be sentenced to from the prison lock.

Strike: a normal return this Monday

The strike of SNCF controllers led to the cancellation of 60% of trains this weekend and could disrupt the holidays. According to the outcome of the discussions with the management, 3 out of 4 TGVs must run by the last day of the strike. Indeed, the SNCF controllers, also called chiefs of board, have come together in a collective outside the union framework. They have stopped work since Friday to demand better recognition of their status. An SNCF spokesperson evokes “a gradual return to normal on Monday”, with 3 out of 4 TGVs in circulation, and a total resumption of traffic on Tuesday.

World Cup 2022: Brazil and Croatia in the final

Brazil and Croatia face exciting Asian soccer representatives South Korea and Japan in the round of 16 on Monday. The shadow of King Pelé will hang over the Brazilians' match. The only player to have won the most prestigious football trophy three times, whose health is being monitored by the whole country and who has assured that he was following Seleçao's matches from his hospital bed. Coach Tite conveyed the “affection” of the whole team while Neymar said on Instagram “We are praying for your health, Your Majesty.” He could return after missing two games due to a sprained right ankle.

In fact, two daughters of the soccer legend reported on Sunday that there was no “risk” in his health and were optimistic that he would return home.

IN SHORT

Jihadist attacks killed 32 people in 2016 in the Belgian capital. The Brussels Assize Court began debates on Monday. A moment both awaited and feared by victims who are still traumatized.

According to a new report published on Monday, the sale of arms and services for the military sector increased in 2021. However, it is affected by supply problems linked to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which should both amplify these difficulties and stimulate demand.

Can American retailers refuse to serve gay customers based on their religious beliefs? The Supreme Court, firmly rooted in conservatism, reopens this ultra-sensitive debate on Monday in a case that has a strong taste of “Deja Vu.”