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French Court Sentences 51 Men in Major Rape Case, Exposing Systemic Issues

A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for orchestrating the rape of his ex-wife with 50 other men, highlighting systemic issues in France's handling of sexual assault and prompting calls for judicial reform.

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51 Men Convicted in Gisèle Pelicot Organized Rape Case

A French court found 51 men guilty of participating in the organized rape of Gisèle Pelicot over several years, with sentences ranging from three to 15 years; her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty on all charges.

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French Court to Sentence Eight for Roles in Teacher's Beheading

A Paris court will sentence eight individuals accused of abetting the October 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a French teacher beheaded after false accusations of Islamophobia spread online; the trial explores the legal boundaries of indirect complicity in terrorism.

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Australian Group's Scarf Supports French Rape Victim

An Australian advocacy group gifted a $137 scarf with Aboriginal art to Gisele Pelicot, a French woman who endured drugging and rape by 51 men; she wore it during her court case, touching her distant supporters and highlighting global solidarity against sexual assault.

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Mass Rape Trial in France: 51 Men Convicted

A French court convicted 51 men, including Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, for the aggravated rape of Pelicot, who was drugged for nearly a decade; the trial, publicized by Pelicot's decision to waive anonymity, has sparked global conversations about sexual assault.

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France's Elevated Terrorism Threat: Jihadist and Far-Right Extremism

France's terrorism threat level remains \"very high\" in 2024 due to the Middle East conflict escalation and the rise of jihadist and far-right extremism; 59 jihadist-related cases were opened in 2024, with 18 minors involved, while 15 far-right cases were opened in the last 10 years.

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Surge in French Investment Scams Causes €500 Million in Annual Losses

French authorities announced a sharp increase in investment scams, causing at least €500 million in annual losses; victims, mostly men under 35, are targeted through cryptocurrency investments and fake financial products, with losses averaging €29,000.

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Reduced Inequality
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Avignon Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rapist Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence

In the Avignon trial, Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence for approximately 200 rapes against his ex-wife, while 50 others involved received sentences from 3 to 15 years; the case spurred global discussions on sexual violence and consent.

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France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment

France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...

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Houthi Movement Accused of Torture, Coercion, and Regional Aggression

A New York-based research center accuses Yemen's Houthi movement of using torture and coercion to maintain control, targeting opponents and religious minorities, smuggling weapons, diverting humanitarian aid, and attacking Red Sea shipping and Israel over the past 15 months.

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Macron Faces Protests in Cyclone-Hit Mayotte

President Macron visited Mayotte five days after Cyclone Chido, which killed at least 31 people, left thousands missing, and caused widespread devastation; he faced protests over insufficient aid and pledged increased support.

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Germany to Close Legal Loopholes on Online Violence Against Women

German Women's Minister Lisa Paus seeks to close legal loopholes allowing the straffrei possession of violent videos against adult women, citing Telegram chat groups as an example, while also referencing the recent Avignon rape trial and plans to regulate access to K.-o.-Tropfen.

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