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Avignon Rape Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Husband, 50 Others Implicated

Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and enabling the rape of his wife, Gisèle, by 50 other men over almost a decade; the trial, broadcast to 180 journalists, highlighted the extensive abuse and Gisèle's advocacy for other victims.

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48 Men Sentenced to 400+ Years for Rape of Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark French Trial

A French court sentenced 48 men to over 400 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, over a decade, facilitated by her ex-husband who received a 20-year sentence. The trial, covered by over 150 journalists, is considered a watershed moment for women's r...

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France: 51 Men Guilty in Landmark Rape Case

A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, with her ex-husband receiving a 20-year sentence; the public trial prompted widespread praise but also criticism of France's handling of sexual violence cases.

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Pelicot Mass Rape Trial: 49 Convictions Spark French Debate on Sexual Violence

In a landmark French trial, 49 men were convicted of rape and 2 of sexual assault for their involvement in the decade-long abuse of Gisèle Pelicot, orchestrated by her husband Dominique; the case has sparked a national conversation about sexual violence and consent.

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Resurgence of Childhood Scurvy in France Linked to Post-Pandemic Poverty

A study in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals an alarming 35% increase in French children hospitalized for scurvy since the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 888 cases between 2015 and 2023, strongly correlating with rising food prices and socioeconomic inequalities.

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Zero Hunger
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Pelicot Case Spurs Legal and Societal Change in France

In France, the Pelicot case—involving a woman drugged and raped by her ex-husband and dozens of others—is prompting legal and societal changes, including hospital-based reporting of sexual assault, subsidized drug testing for victims, and parliamentary inquiries into sexual violence; the trial's con...

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French Court Sentences 51 Men in Historic Rape Case

A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by 50 other men over nine years; 49 co-defendants also received prison sentences.

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, France Declares National Mourning

Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, causing significant destruction and leaving the island without water, food, and electricity, resulting in at least 31 confirmed deaths, with the potential for many more, prompting President Macron to declare a national day of mourning and pledge significant ...

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French Man Sentenced for Raping Wife Now Investigated for Estate Agent Murders

Dominique Pelicot, recently sentenced to 20 years for repeatedly allowing men to rape his wife, is now under investigation for the 1991 rape and murder, and the 1999 attempted rape of two estate agents, raising concerns about decades of potential serial offending.

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Gender Equality
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Pelicot Mass Rape Trial: 49 Convictions Spark French Reckoning on Sexual Violence

In a landmark trial, 49 men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, orchestrated by her husband Dominique, who received a 20-year sentence; the case sparked a national conversation on consent and rape culture in France.

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Gender Equality
de.euronews.com
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Asian Hornet Invasion Spreads Across Europe, Despite Control Efforts

The Asian hornet, accidentally introduced to France in 2004, has spread rapidly across Europe, causing significant losses to honeybee populations and impacting biodiversity, despite French control measures; the hornet's range continues to expand, highlighting the need for improved strategies.

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Sarkozy Definitively Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been definitively sentenced to three years in prison, including one year of firm imprisonment under electronic surveillance, for corruption and influence peddling in the "Bismuth" case, marking a legal precedent in France.

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