French far-right leader Jordan Bardella denies report of antisemitic messages

In France, far-right leader Jordan Bardella denied a Mediapart report alleging he made antisemitic remarks in private messages between 2013 and 2015. Bardella called the allegations "crude fabrications" and said he would sue. Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate for his National Rally party, defended him, calling the report a "dirty trick." The allegations come as the party seeks to improve its image ahead of the 2027 election.