Fifty-one men of all ages, professions and origins have been on trial in Avignon, southern France, since September. All but one, who is on the run, took the stand to explain their background and their involvement in the rapes of Gisèle Pelicot as she was drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot. Many of them denied any guilt, despite video evidence. Here are their profiles.
Trump hosts Xi Jinping at state dinner amidst rising US-China tensions
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EU urges UK to increase tariffs on Chinese cars amid trade tensions.
Dania Hirch
EU REGULATIONS
This morning, Europe focuses on strengthening trade regulations amid ongoing discussions over economic cooperation within the European Union.
Key updates expected throughout