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Le Pen and Bardella vs. a teen with a water pistol
French far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella face a court decision on July 7 regarding Le Pen's eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election due to a conviction for embezzling EU funds. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old named Hamza has sparked controversy in Paris for using a water pistol to harass cyclists, drivers, and police, with his actions polarizing public opinion.
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