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France's President Macron Surveys Cyclone Devastation In Mayotte

President Macron assesses devastation in Mayotte post-Cyclone Chido, mobilizes aid for recovery efforts in the French territory.

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Mass Rape Case In Mazan Sparks Outrage And Protests

Women in Mazan, France, express fear and disappointment following a mass rape case and lenient sentences for the perpetrators.

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Dominique Pelicot’s lawyer: Rape trial ‘a good thing for justice’

A lawyer for Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband described the mass rape trial as a "good thing for justice" after Dominique Pelicot was jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of orchestrating the 72-year-old grandmother's horrific rape in a crime that shocked France.

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France pledges full crisis response as Macron visits cyclone-ravaged Mayotte

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mayotte on Thursday to survey the damage across France's poorest territory as rescuers continue their search for survivors of Cyclone Chido. Officials warn the death toll from the most destructive storm in living memory could reach hundreds – possibly thousands.

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Men From Various Professions Found Guilty In Gisèle Pelicot Rape

Diverse group of men, including professionals like nurses and teachers, found guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot in France.

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Ex-husband Of Gisele Pelicot Found Guilty In France Mass Rape Trial

A court on Thursday convicted a French man of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he recruited online, after an over three month trial that shocked France.

International Business Times

How Gisèle Pelicot shamed ‘Mr Everyman’ during the rape trial which shocked the world

The 72-year-old’s simple message – that she and other victims of sexual abuse have no reason to feel ashamed – has inspired conversations about rape culture in France and across the globe, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin writes

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Dominique Pelicot found guilty, jailed for 20 years in historic French rape trial

A French court on Thursday sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating the mass rapes targeting her with dozens of strangers he recruited online.

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Watch live: Gisèle Pelicot speaks out after 51 defendants including ex-husband found guilty

Watch live as Gisèle Pelicot is due to deliver a statement following the verdicts in France's mass rape trial on Thursday, 19 December.

The Independent UK

Prosecutors Seek Sentences Up To 20 Years In France Sex Crime

Prosecutors seek sentences from 4 to 20 years for 51 defendants in France's high-profile sex crime case, sparking national discussions on sexual violence.

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Pelicot rape trial: ‘I never regretted my decision to go public,’ says Gisèle Pelicot as husband and 50 others found guilty – as it happened

‘I took on this battle’ for my children and grandchildren, says Gisèle Pelicot in first comments after all 51 men found guilty

The Guardian - UK

Watch live: Outside French court as Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial guilty verdicts delivered

Watch live outside a court in Avignon, France, where a panel of five judges delivered verdicts on Thursday (19 December) for more than four dozen men charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault on Gisèle Pelicot.

The Independent UK

Germany and France are in crisis – is the next global financial crash brewing?

The eurozone’s flaws and a lack of growth in the EU have combined to malign effect. ‘More Europe’ is not the solution, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Judges in France set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot and 49 other men were tried in Avignon face up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted

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Fortune

Moody's downgrades 7 French banks amid debt crisis and political chaos

Moody's downgraded the ratings of banks including BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole amid fears over France's debt situation.

The Independent UK

Judges set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial that has rocked France

A panel of judges in France is delivering verdicts for more than four dozen men charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault on Gisèle Pelicot

International Business Times

Verdicts Awaited In Rape Trial That Shocked France

The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Thursday faces being jailed for up to 20 years as the court issues its verdicts after a three-month trial that shocked France and resonated around the world.

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23XI and FRM will keep NASCAR charters in legal win

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Amal Clooney Sunbathes in Micro-Jorts, a Boho-Chic Bracelet Bag, and Controversial Shoes in Saint Tropez

Her south of France style is unmatched.

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23XI and FRM will keep NASCAR charters in huge legal win

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have been granted the preliminary injunction to keep their charters for the 2025 season while the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and the France family continues. The ruling is just for next year and states that the disputed sections of the 2025 Charter Agreement that…

Evening Standard

The insiders' guide to affordable ski trips: From Megeve, France to Åre, Sweden

Skiing isn’t just for the Courchevel crowd. Emma Spedding has your guide to the chic yet affordable resorts to book — and the hacks to get the best deals of the season

Radio France Internationale

French court to deliver verdict in Pelicot rape trial that shocked the world

A French criminal court is expected to deliver its verdict on Thursday in the Pelicot mass rape trial, which has become a watershed moment for victims of sexual violence.

Radio France Internationale

Spanish para-athlete makes legal bid to overturn Paris Olympic disqualification

Disqualified during the Paris Paralympic marathon in September, visually impaired athlete Elena Congost from Spain has taken legal action in France to recover her bronze medal and her pride.

International Business Times

Sarkozy Must Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Graft Case Appeal

France's highest appeals court ordered former president Nicolas Sarkozy to wear an electronic tag for a year Wednesday -- a first for a former head of state -- after confirming his convictions for corruption and influence peddling.

Radio France Internationale

Ex-president Sarkozy to wear electronic tag as court upholds corruption conviction

France's highest appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a verdict against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former head of state.

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