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.
Heavy rain causes flash flood emergencies; two die in helicopter crash
Loisa Lane
Heavy rainfall has led to flash flooding emergencies in multiple regions, while a military helicopter crash resulted in two fatalities. Authorities are assessing the damage
Commuters advised to check travel plans as heat alert issues ahead of 38°C temperatures
News Desk
The fifth heatwave of the season has begun, with temperatures set to reach 38°C in parts of the UK. The Met Office issued an amber