Former surgeon on trial after being accused of raping or abusing children

Defendant Joël Le Scouarnec's chillingly detailed notebooks —which he used to document sexual violence that spanned decades — are central to the trial.

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A French ex-surgeon is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims. Most were child patients

A former surgeon is going on trial in France for the rape and sexual abuse of 299 victims over a period spanning more than three decades
ABC News - 1d
‘My paedophile letters’: French surgeon to stand trial accused of abusing 299 child patients

Joël Le Scouarnec’s ‘black books’ of handwritten notes in which alleged sexual abuse was recorded are at the heart of case against him. When two gendarmes knocked on her door in 2019, Marie had no ...
The Guardian - 1d
French Doctor Is Accused of Child Rapes

Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his patients, mostly children, over 25 years, in the country’s largest-ever pedophilia case.
The New York Times - 12h
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.
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.
BBC News - 1d
Domestic abuse experts to help police in 999 call rooms after murders

The pilot in five police force areas comes after Raneem Oudeh and her mother were murdered in 2018.
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Blind children given sight after experimental gene therapy

Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.
BBC News - 2d
FirstFT: Ceasefire under threat after Hamas accused of violation

Also in today’s newsletter, Japanese to court Tesla for Nissan investment, and Eric Adams’ Faustian pact with Trump
Financial Times - 2d
WATCH: Baby seal rescued after being found on Connecticut street

A young seal has a new home at the Mystic Aquarium after it was discovered on the snowy streets of New Haven.
ABC News - 4d
Rangers Newest Defenseman Is ‘Frustrated’ After Being Traded Twice This Season

Some fans may not know this, but the New York Rangers acquired defenseman Erik Brännström in the J.T. Miller trade.
Yahoo Sports - 2h
Remains of Shiri Bibas positively identified after eventually being handed over by Hamas

Yahoo News - 1d
Former FAA worker speaks out after firing, says he is "deeply concerned" for public safety

The Trump administration cut about 400 probationary FAA workers last weekend. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, former FAA national defense program worker, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his firing ...
CBS News - 2d
'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't a rape-revenge thriller. It's a journey of grief

Christine Murphy's 'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't interested in a tidy detective narrative. The emotionally resonant novel will stick with you for a while.
Los Angeles Times - 3d
Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition

Four children can now see shapes, find toys, recognise their parents’ faces and some can read and write. Doctors in London have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with ...
The Guardian - 2d
Two children killed by decades-old grenade in Cambodia

Accident happened in Siem Reap province that saw heavy fighting in 1980s between government soldiers and Khmer Rouge. A grenade believed to be more than 25 years old killed two toddlers when it ...
The Guardian - 1d
Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

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Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee

Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.
The New York Times - 4d
‘Revenge porn’ abusers allowed to keep devices with explicit images

Prosecutors in England and Wales are failing to obtain orders requiring the deletion of intimate content shared without consent, analysis reveals. Perpetrators of “ revenge porn ” offences are ...
The Guardian - 1d
Can I Fire Someone For Being Racist?

I did, and I’d do it again.
Inc. - 3d
The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.
Wired - 3d
Why Being Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success

Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.
Inc. - 3d
Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago

'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.
Los Angeles Times - 4d
Hamas killed Bibas children 'with bare hands,' Israeli army says

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Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...
The Guardian - 2d
Trump administration resumes legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children

Groups like Acacia and Kids in Need of Defense called the stop-worker "devastating."
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Pensacola Children’s Chorus schedules ‘One World, Many Voices’ concert

Yahoo News - 2d
Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors. The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for ...
The Guardian - 1d
Children of UK couple detained in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for their release

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Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death

An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.
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Britain accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections

Britain accused Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming elections in the Central African Republic, and the U.S. alleged that Moscow was seeking to steal the gold and diamond-rich country’s ...
NBC News - 2d
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer to appear in New York court

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York courtroom on Friday. The 26-year-old is charged with first degree murder. ...
CBS News - 2d
Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains

Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...
CBS News - 2d
Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palkin, has accused Fifa of failing to ...
The Guardian - 2d
French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".
BBC News - 1d
Supergiant Games battles back accusations it is working around SAG-AFTRA strike

After a public callout, the developers of Hades took to social media to clarify that they are not intending to recast union voice actors.
VentureBeat - 2d
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...
The Guardian - 1d
Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Violating Fragile Cease-Fire

Hamas criticized Israel’s decision to delay the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, amid growing tensions and concerns for the future of the truce in Gaza.
The New York Times - 2h
Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...
The Guardian - 3d
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...
Wired - 5d