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The 50 Others Accused in France’s Pelicot Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France
The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.World - The New York Times - November 18 -
As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’
Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”World - The New York Times - November 21 -
Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the heart of a trial that has shocked France
She has shown extraordinary strength as a court hears how she was drugged by her husband and raped by strangersWorld - Financial Times - November 23 -
Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end. More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the ...World - The Guardian - November 23 -
Gisèle Pelicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s group in court
Scarf made by First Nations women showed Pelicot that others around the world ‘feel the same way’, says lawyer. Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who has become a feminist hero after insisting that ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: children tell of ‘devastation’ caused by their father
Couple’s two sons and daughter beg Dominique Pelicot to reveal if other family members were abused. Gisèle Pelicot’s children have described their “devastation” to learn that their father had ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Gisèle Pelicot says ‘macho’ society must change attitude on rape
French woman repeatedly drugged and allegedly raped by dozens of men makes final statement to court in Avignon. Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged by her husband and allegedly raped by dozens of men ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Gisèle Pelicot condemns men accused of raping her and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Prosecutors demand 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot
Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and inviting at least 70 strangers to rape and abuse her. French prosecutors have demanded that Dominique Pelicot be jailed for 20 years, ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Dominique Pelicot has split personality caused by trauma, defence argues
Lawyer for man who drugged wife and invited strangers to rape her says she has felt like ‘devil’s advocate’. Dominique Pelicot, the French man on trial for drugging his wife and inviting strangers ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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France’s bond market sell-off
Political uncertainty in France sends shockwaves through the country’s sovereign bond marketWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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Chad ends defence pact with France
Likely withdrawal of troops marks further retrenchment of French role in fighting Islamist insurgents in SahelWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial
Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Pelicot trial: young vineyard worker proposed drugging and raping his own mother
Video showed Charly A, one of 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot, discussing plan with Dominique Pelicot. A young vineyard worker accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot on six occasions over four ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Gisèle Pelicot held trial in public to force debate on rape culture, say lawyers
At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024. Gisèle Pelicot ’s decision to waive her anonymity and hold a public trial after her husband ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five
Shootings in Poitiers are latest to injure children, with minister saying country at ‘tipping point’ on drug violence. A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers
Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industryWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
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France league, CVC probed for alleged corruption
French investigators raided offices of the French football league and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday as part of an investigation into possible corruption and embezzlement ...Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Investigators search Netflix offices in France and the Netherlands
Investigators searched the offices of Netflix in France and the Netherlands as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Mbappe left out of France squad as 'one-off'
France manager Didier Deschamps says his decision to leave captain Kylian Mbappe out of the squad for this month's Nations League double-header is a "one-off".Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game
Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
France increases security ahead of football match with Israel
Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in AmsterdamWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
Fans clash at football match between France and Israel
Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police are deployed at ‘high-risk’ game. A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match
Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times
The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française has been presented to France's President Macron.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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Digne: France out for revenge against Italy
France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
France boss concerned for players' mental health
France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Gaetz Ethics Report Blocked, and the Trial That’s Horrified France
Plus, a $6.2 million piece of fruit.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
