Ex-doctor in France mass-rape case admits abusing granddaughter, too

Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway

A retired surgeon admitted in court that he committed “hideous” acts, as France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Doctor on trial for abusing hundreds of patients in France confesses

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France

A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Young Patients' Admits 'Responsibility' for 'Majority' of Charges as Trial Begins: Reports

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Ruby Franke docuseries on Hulu shares new details of child abuse case

A year after former YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced to prison for child abuse, a new Hulu docuseries is shedding light on what happened behind the scenes before the criminal case ...

NBC News - 5d

Too hot? Too cold? Just right?

Putting odds on the economy

Financial Times - 4d

Too Sentimental to Declutter? Start Here.

Decluttering experts share their best tips.

The New York Times - 5d

Too evil! Too smutty! Too Thatcher! When TV stars demand their scenes are cut

Not all actors are comfortable with baring their behinds … or their souls. From Bridgerton to The Sopranos, some have insisted on moments being axed – although they don’t always get their way. As ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

A Beginner's Guide to the Champagne Region of France

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

'Not as dominant': Embiid admits knee limiting him

Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has been hampered by a left knee injury this season, admitted Thursday that "the way I was playing a year ago is not the way I'm playing right now."

ESPN - Feb. 21

Body-shaming of McColgan 'demeaning and abusive'

Comments on social media body-shaming Britain's Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan are "ridiculous and stupid", says her mother and coach Liz.

BBC News - 1d

Fulham condemn 'abhorrent' Bassey abuse

Fulham condemn the "abhorrent" racist and homophobic online abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following Sunday's FA Cup penalty shootout win at Manchester United.

BBC News - 1d

'I'm not the worst' - but is Nunez too wasteful for Liverpool?

After his miss against Aston Villa proved costly for Premier League leaders Liverpool, just how wasteful is Darwin Nunez?

BBC News - Feb. 20

Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: ‘It’s too early’

Vice President Vance argued that it's too early for President Trump to name his successor, after Trump declined to endorse his No. 2 as the Republican nominee in 2028. Vance, in an interview with ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

At This Architectural Gem, an Artist Was Present. Horses, Too.

The performance artist Marina Abramovic celebrated the announcement of a new cultural center in a private home designed by the famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Ancelotti: Tebas 'talks about Madrid too much'

Carlo Ancelotti hit back at Javier Tebas on Tuesday, saying the LaLiga president "talks about Real Madrid too much" and showed a "lack of respect."

ESPN - 6d

‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead

The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

One dead and police hurt in knife attack in France

President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack".

BBC News - Feb. 23

Italy 24-73 France: Six Nations – as it happened

After an end-to-end start, France roared away from their hosts with 11 tries to bounce back from England defeat in style. Anthems done. Not long to go now.. Italy are looking to make it three ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Trump meeting with France's Macron at the White House

French President Emmanuel Macron is at the White House for a meeting with President Trump. This comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches its third year. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

CBS News - Feb. 24

France threatens Algeria with termination of special status

Yahoo News - 5d

There's more to Cognac in France than its famous brandy

Yahoo News - 4d

France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware

A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.

The New York Times - 3d

How France got America right in the end

Britain and Germany were too close to the US to see it straight

Financial Times - 3d

UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan

Starmer says European initiative would then be discussed with White House

Financial Times - 2d

NASCAR admits it should have called a caution at end of Atlanta Xfinity race

The Xfinity race ended under green despite multiple cars crashing on the last lap.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Stephen A admits he was wrong about Butler's impact on Warriors

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith walked back his criticisms of the Jimmy Butler-Golden State Warriors pairing.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Call Of Duty Uses Generative AI For Some Content, Activision Admits

An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets.". About a year ago, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain hopes to banish negative thoughts from side England look to get back on track after opening defeat Jos Buttler goes into the crunch match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Man admits stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas

Kyle Shaw, 37, pleaded guilty to stalking the Strictly Come Dancing judge between 2017 and 2023.

BBC News - Feb. 25

‘Homegrown’ Swedish battery startup admits importing vital components

Northvolt, which claims to run Europe’s first homegrown gigafactory, admits it depends on Chinese suppliers for cathode active material. The Swedish startup Northvolt has admitted that a vital ...

The Guardian - 6d

Arteta admits Arsenal ‘lacked spark’ but face wait for Saka and Martinelli return

‘We have to generate more shots on target’ Martinelli has a ‘chance’ to return before Saka Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal “lacked that spark” in the goalless draw at Nottingham Forest that has ...

The Guardian - 5d

Boy sent messages admitting attack, murder jury told

A murder trial hears the accused teenager said he "didn't mean to batter" 80-year-old Bhim Kohli.

BBC News - 5d

Israel admits failures in Oct. 7 attack in new report

A report by the Israeli military found that Hamas' capabilities were underestimated before they carried out the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war in Gaza. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.

CBS News - 4d

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - 6d

LaLiga fan convicted of racist abuse of player

A Granada fan who racially abused defender Carlos Akapo during a LaLiga game three years ago has been given a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court.

ESPN - 6d

Report Finds U.S. Judiciary Is Rife With Workplace Abuse

For many highly trained professionals, the judiciary might be the most dangerous U.S. workplace, according to a report on what happens behind blind Lady Justice’s back.

Inc. - 3d

Ex-doctor in France mass-rape case admits abusing granddaughter, too

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