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Tunisian critic jailed, EU probes National Rally, UK spies convicted.

5/8/2026

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In May 2026, courts in Tunisia and France gave sentences, opened investigations, secured convictions.
A Tunisian court sentenced Zied Heni to year in prison for criticizing a ruling, which he declined to appeal.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office opened a probe into EU-fund misuse by France’s National Rally for Jordan Bardella.
A London jury convicted nationals Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai of spying for Hong Kong and China.

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Story summary

In May 2026, courts in Tunisia and France gave sentences, opened investigations, secured convictions.
A Tunisian court sentenced Zied Heni to year in prison for criticizing a ruling, which he declined to appeal.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office opened a probe into EU-fund misuse by France’s National Rally for Jordan Bardella.
A London jury convicted nationals Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai of spying for Hong Kong and China.