Le Pen confirms presidential bid, will appeal conviction at top court

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Marine Le Pen, leader of France's hard-right National Rally party, has announced she will run for the French presidency, ending months of uncertainty. A court recently ruled that she is eligible to stand for election but must wear an electronic tag for one year. Le Pen has also confirmed she intends to appeal her conviction at France's highest court. The announcement clears the way for her to contest the upcoming presidential race despite her legal troubles.

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