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French mass rape trial: Court to hear prosecutors’ sentencing requests With evidence over in the trial of a man who drugged his wife for years so he could invite dozens of strangers to rape her, French prosecutors will from Monday, November 25, set out their sentencing requests to judges. Main defendant Dominique Pelicot has been in the dock in southern city Avignon since September along with 49 other men for organizing the rapes and sexual abuse of his now ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot. The case has shocked a France still working through its version of the MeToo movement, with the latest…

What’s on the front page of La Repubblica? The front page of La Repubblica this morning 25/11/2024 reports that the Constituent Assembly confirms the former prime minister as leader of the Movement. The guarantor and the limit of two mandates have been abolished. The founder: “From Franciscans to Jesuits”. Yes to alliances on the left but applause to anti-migrant appeals.The front page’s main image reports on Italy winning the Davis Cup. “The Davis Cup remains in Italy for the second consecutive year. Italy is here to stay.”The paper also features a story by the sister of a murdered woman. “It has…

Chiara Tramontano: “Giulia will have justice today but our life is over” MILAN – “Giulia was a courageous woman who sought the truth at the cost of death. Today’s sentence means nothing to us, because our life ended a long time ago. But the verdict could be important for the new generations and for Italy as a whole. https://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/25/news/giulia_tramontano_chiara_alessandro_impagnatiello_sentenza-423716935/?ref=RHLF-BG-P2-S3-T1

What’s on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph? The main story on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports that a Scottish football club mistakenly displayed a photo of notorious loyalist Michael Stone, convicted of murders, on a stadium screen during a match between Hearts and Celtic. This has sparked outrage, especially from the sister of one of Stone’s victims, calling it a disgrace.Health trusts in Northern Ireland have generated £7.5 million in revenue from hospital car parking fees in the past year. This issue is under scrutiny, with some calling for the abolition…

Fine Gael support slumps in polls with days to go before Irish General Election Support for Fine Gael has slumped by six percentage points with days to go before Ireland’s General Election, according to the latest poll. Taoiseach Simon Harris’s party now trails both Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, the Irish Times/Ipsos B&A survey indicates. Fianna Fail leads the way on 21% – up two points on the last poll two weeks ago. Sinn Fein stands on 20% – up one – while Fine Gael is on 19% – down six points since the November 14 poll. Ireland goes to…

What’s on the front page of the Western Mail? The main story on the front page of the Western Mail this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports on the severe flooding that has struck many parts of Wales following heavy rainfall. Key areas, including Pontypridd, Blackwood, and Ebbw Vale, are heavily impacted, with weather warnings still in effect. Rescue operations are ongoing, including the recovery of a body in North Wales. Elsewhere, a report on proposed new laws concerning vaping, with warnings about the potential cancer risks associated with certain vaping products.Warren Gatland, the head coach of the Welsh rugby team, faces scrutiny…

New campaign encourages daily use of Welsh Among those support it are Rachael, Non and Emma, the three members of the popular group Eden. They have recorded a podcast where they discuss their experiences using Welsh in their lives and careers. Another supporter of the campaign is Elain Fflur Morris, a senior care worker in Conwy and winner of Social Care Wales’ Caring in Welsh 2024 award. Elain said: “A large percentage of our residents are first language Welsh so it’s important that we respect that and ensure they can communicate in their chosen language. I think that helps them relax and makes…

Was tipped to become president – eliminated immediately Romania’s incumbent prime minister, the pro-European social democrat Marcel Ciolacu, is out of the country’s presidential election, despite being tipped as the winner.

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday as Lebanese state media reported intense fighting in the border area and Israel’s military said around 250 projectiles were fired at its territory. The heavy exchanges of fire came despite an immediate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire call from top EU diplomat Josep Borrell while on a visit to Lebanon Sunday. This comes a day after a wave of Israeli strikes that the health ministry said killed 84 people, Israel again struck the capital’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold. Deadly strikes also hit the heart of Beirut over the past week, and on Sunday Lebanon said in-person…

What’s on the front page of The National? The main story on the front page of The National this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports Alex Cole-Hamilton – a Scottish Lib Dem – faces criticism after declaring that he will not support any budget containing spending related to Scottish independence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is criticised for a plan to cut welfare spending, described as “vile and out of touch.” The proposal to reduce the “bulging benefits bill” has been met with public and political disapproval.Tommy Sheppard has said that the polls are not showing what’s really happening in politics, saying that Reform…