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.
British man dies after being rescued from water at Crete beach
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A British tourist has died after getting into difficulty at Kato Gouves beach in Crete, with efforts to investigate the cause of his death underway.
Munich mayor taps keg, officially opening Oktoberfest 2026 festival
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Munich’s Oktoberfest officially commenced today with the traditional keg tapping by Mayor Dominik Krause at noon. The event is expected to attract millions, following last