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.
Cyprus faces severe freshwater crisis amid rising consumption rates
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Cyprus faces a critical water crisis, having exhausted 72% of its freshwater resources, peaking at 92% during summer. In response, the government is prioritising desalination
Extreme heat warning issued for Midwest and Eastern US as temperatures soar
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What’s happening?
The U.S. Midwest and East Coast are facing a severe heatwave, driven by an extreme weather phenomenon known as a