Dominique Pelicot Asks for Forgiveness in Major French Rape Case
avignon December 16, 2024 11:20A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.
A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.
A convicted terrorist is suing the owner of an English pub for a 'racist' sign. The pub's sign depicts an Arab-looking man with a turban, which the terrorist claims incites violence. The man, Khalid Baqa, received a prison sentence in England in 2018 for inciting violence through writings. Locals are outraged by the lawsuit, as the pub, The Saracen's Head Inn, has a 500-year history with the same sign.
A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.
A rare lunar phenomenon is set to occur on Sunday as the full moon will 'wobble' due to a celestial event that happens once every 18.6 years. Find out more about what astronomers are looking for at Stonehenge.
Italy has significantly raised fines for a range of traffic offences, aiming to tackle the high number of traffic fatalities in the country.
New Zealand's Scrabble phenomenon Nigel Richards has recently added another remarkable title to his long list of achievements by winning the tournament in Granada, Spain, despite not speaking a word of Spanish.
A couple in England walked around for days with the body of a 2-year-old toddler in a stroller.
The family of the victim is now requesting a review of the sentence imposed on the Spanish actor's son who murdered him in Thailand and are seeking the death penalty.
French President Macron appoints the political veteran François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France to lead the country out of a political crisis and impasse.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
After being raised in captivity, Siberian tigers Boris and Svetlaya were released back into the wild separately. Boris embarked on a three-year journey to find Svetlaya, successfully reuniting with her.
The jihadist rebels have taken control in Syria, raising concerns about their level of radicalism and future actions. A look into the current situation and potential consequences.
A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.
An 11-year-old girl has been identified as the sole survivor of a sunken migrant boat off Lampedusa, Italy. The girl, believed to be from Sierra Leone, was rescued by rescue workers and brought to safety on the Italian island.
President Donald Trump has chosen Kimberly Guilfoyle, the 55-year-old lawyer and former Fox News presenter, as the next ambassador to Greece.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to begin his long-awaited trial amidst escalating tensions in the region. The trial comes as Israel faces criticism for its actions in Syria, including accusations of violating international law.
A goat skull that accompanied Napoleon on board the ship Bellerophon has been auctioned for 5,000 pounds at the British auction house Hansons, making it around 8,000 euros. The unique skull belonged to the ship's goat that provided milk to Napoleon and his entourage.
Spaniards are demanding two specific measures to prevent future disasters following the recent tragedy in the Valencia region.
A Chinese man suspected of the murder of a heavily pregnant woman in Haarlem in 2004 has been placed on Europol's Most Wanted list. The suspect, Jian Xia, is believed to be living in Spain under an alias.
Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia have arrived in Valencia to attend a mass in memory of the victims of the floods in the region.
Two people have died and eight others injured after an explosion at an oil depot in the Italian town of Calenzano. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site.
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.
The storm Darragh has tragically resulted in the loss of two lives in the United Kingdom. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power as a result.
World leaders gather under heavy security for the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris, five years after a devastating fire destroyed the iconic cathedral.
A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.
Italian police have arrested twelve neo-Nazis who were planning an attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The group had close ties with extremists and terrorists.
The French Socialist Party (PS) has expressed its willingness to engage in talks with the presidential camp and the right to form a new government based on mutual concessions.
Russian woman managed to bypass all security checks at the New York airport and board a flight to Paris, where she was subsequently arrested.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that he will not step down and will soon reveal the name of a new prime minister to lead a government that may involve other parties. Macron's top priority is to create a new budget following the fall of the government under Michel Barnier. Macron addresses the situation in a television speech.
The father of baby Santiago, who was kidnapped by his parents just seventeen days after birth in Paris, has been handed over to France by Dutch authorities.