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.
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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.
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Russian woman managed to bypass all security checks at the New York airport and board a flight to Paris, where she was subsequently arrested.
Anders Breivik, the Norwegian mass murderer, has been given two guinea pigs and a number of photos of fjords to improve his living conditions in prison.
Syrian government forces lose control of the city of Hama as rebels make significant gains.
A TikTok trend called the 'Superman Challenge' is leading to dramatic accidents around the world, including in Belgium, where children end up in hospitals with injuries.
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Mathias Pogba, the older brother of football star Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection to the kidnapping and extortion of his brother.
Australian woman, Donna Nelson, has been sentenced to six years in Japan for smuggling two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country. Despite claiming innocence, Nelson was found guilty of drug smuggling after the narcotics were discovered hidden in a fake bottom of her suitcase.
Donald Trump plans to nominate Peter Navarro as a trade adviser for the government, despite his recent conviction for contempt of Congress.
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Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of Paul Pogba, appeared in court today in Paris for his involvement in the kidnapping and extortion case of his younger brother.