Los Angeles is grappling with intense protests against President Trump's immigration policies, leading to a city-wide curfew and nearly 200 arrests. Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency due to looting and vandalism. Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's 'military dragnet,' while Trump defended troop deployment, threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act.
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Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former president, has been stripped of his Legion of Honor medal following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. This decision aligns with the Legion of Honor's regulations, marking Sarkozy as the second former head of state to lose the distinction after Philippe Petain. Sarkozy faces ongoing legal battles, including allegations of illicit campaign funding from Libya.
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