51 Men Convicted in Landmark French Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping a woman over a decade, after her ex-husband drugged her; the ex-husband received a 20-year sentence, and the case has spurred a national discussion about violence against women and encouraged more open trials.
51 Men Convicted in Landmark French Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping a woman over a decade, after her ex-husband drugged her; the ex-husband received a 20-year sentence, and the case has spurred a national discussion about violence against women and encouraged more open trials.
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24% Bias Score
French Court Convicts 51 Men in Mass Rape Case, Sparking National Outrage
A French court convicted 51 men, including Dominique Pelicot, of the rape and drugging of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade; the trial, publicized by Gisèle's decision to waive anonymity, sparked national outrage over France's handling of sexual assault and a demand for reform.
French Court Convicts 51 Men in Mass Rape Case, Sparking National Outrage
A French court convicted 51 men, including Dominique Pelicot, of the rape and drugging of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade; the trial, publicized by Gisèle's decision to waive anonymity, sparked national outrage over France's handling of sexual assault and a demand for reform.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte; France Declares State of Emergency
French President Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction, killing at least 31 people and leaving many more missing; the French government declared a 'state of exceptional natural disaster' and is providing aid.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte; France Declares State of Emergency
French President Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction, killing at least 31 people and leaving many more missing; the French government declared a 'state of exceptional natural disaster' and is providing aid.
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24% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Orchestrating Wife's Rape by 50 Men
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men; the trial has prompted policy changes to support sexual assault victims and sparked a national conversation about sexual violence.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Orchestrating Wife's Rape by 50 Men
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men; the trial has prompted policy changes to support sexual assault victims and sparked a national conversation about sexual violence.
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56% Bias Score
Released French Technicians: Moroccan Mediation Signals Improved Relations
Four French IT technicians, imprisoned in Burkina Faso for a year on espionage charges, were released thanks to Moroccan mediation, signaling improved relations between France and Morocco following a period of strained relations with Burkina Faso.
Released French Technicians: Moroccan Mediation Signals Improved Relations
Four French IT technicians, imprisoned in Burkina Faso for a year on espionage charges, were released thanks to Moroccan mediation, signaling improved relations between France and Morocco following a period of strained relations with Burkina Faso.
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36% Bias Score
Van Lienden Trial, Pelicot Verdict, and Putin's Address: A Day of Key Events"
Today, the trial of Sywert van Lienden for a face mask deal begins in Rotterdam, while the verdict in Gisèle Pelicot's rape case is expected in Avignon, France. Vladimir Putin will also give his annual address.
Van Lienden Trial, Pelicot Verdict, and Putin's Address: A Day of Key Events"
Today, the trial of Sywert van Lienden for a face mask deal begins in Rotterdam, while the verdict in Gisèle Pelicot's rape case is expected in Avignon, France. Vladimir Putin will also give his annual address.
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16% Bias Score
EU Faces 2025 Security Crisis, Joint Debt Instrument Possible
A potential security crisis on the EU's eastern border in 2025, combined with possible US inaction under a potential Trump presidency, could force the EU to utilize a joint debt instrument for emergency response, although this is hindered by internal resistance, particularly from France and Germany.
EU Faces 2025 Security Crisis, Joint Debt Instrument Possible
A potential security crisis on the EU's eastern border in 2025, combined with possible US inaction under a potential Trump presidency, could force the EU to utilize a joint debt instrument for emergency response, although this is hindered by internal resistance, particularly from France and Germany.
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56% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, along with 50 other men who participated, highlighting systemic issues in sexual assault reporting and prosecution in France.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, along with 50 other men who participated, highlighting systemic issues in sexual assault reporting and prosecution in France.
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24% Bias Score
French Court Convicts Man in Wife's Gang Rape Case, Sparking Legal Reforms
A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men, resulting in sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years and prompting legislative changes to support sexual assault victims.
French Court Convicts Man in Wife's Gang Rape Case, Sparking Legal Reforms
A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men, resulting in sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years and prompting legislative changes to support sexual assault victims.
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44% Bias Score
Van Lienden Trial Begins Amidst Pelicot Verdict and EU Summit
Today marks the start of the Sywert van Lienden trial in Rotterdam, Netherlands, concerning a face mask deal, alongside the awaited verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot rape case in Avignon, France, and Putin's annual address; the EU summit addresses migration, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
Van Lienden Trial Begins Amidst Pelicot Verdict and EU Summit
Today marks the start of the Sywert van Lienden trial in Rotterdam, Netherlands, concerning a face mask deal, alongside the awaited verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot rape case in Avignon, France, and Putin's annual address; the EU summit addresses migration, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
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28% Bias Score
Lactalis Pays €475 Million to Settle French Tax Dispute
Lactalis, a French dairy company, paid €475 million to French tax authorities in December 2024 to settle a dispute regarding its international financing operations, involving subsidiaries in Belgium and Luxembourg, while a criminal investigation into potential tax evasion continues.
Lactalis Pays €475 Million to Settle French Tax Dispute
Lactalis, a French dairy company, paid €475 million to French tax authorities in December 2024 to settle a dispute regarding its international financing operations, involving subsidiaries in Belgium and Luxembourg, while a criminal investigation into potential tax evasion continues.
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40% Bias Score
French Man Faces 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court is set to sentence 72-year-old Dominique Pelicho to a potential 20-year prison sentence for the decade-long drugging and rape of his wife, with 50 other men also facing charges and at least 20 more still at large.
French Man Faces 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court is set to sentence 72-year-old Dominique Pelicho to a potential 20-year prison sentence for the decade-long drugging and rape of his wife, with 50 other men also facing charges and at least 20 more still at large.
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56% Bias Score