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France, Gisèle Pelicot

France’s landmark mass rape trial is over. But the Pelicot case demonstrates that systemic violence against women runs deep

It’s the landmark trial that has upended French society and prompted some deep soul searching about sexual violence and consent: the Pelicot mass rape case.

The New York Times · 3d

Dominique Pelicot and 50 Others Guilty in Rape Trial That Shook France

A court sentenced Mr. Pelicot to 20 years after he admitted to drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, for nearly a decade, and inviting strangers to join him. The case has made her a feminist hero.

BBC · 2d

Macron thanks Gisèle Pelicot for courage and dignity in mass rape trial

French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to Gisèle Pelicot for the strength she showed in the mass rape trial of her husband and 50 other men. Describing her as a trailblazer for women, he said her "dignity and courage moved and inspired France and the world".

France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years

Reuters · 22h

France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years to grid

France connected the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to its grid on Saturday morning, state-run operator EDF said, in the first addition to the country's nuclear power network in 25 years.

Barron's · 1d

France's Most Powerful Nuclear Reactor Finally Comes On Stream

France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays and technical setbacks. The Flamanville 3 European Pressurized Reactor in Normandy ...

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

France Poised to Link First New Nuclear Unit to Grid Since 1999France Poised to Link First New Nuclear Unit to Grid Since 1999

Electricite de France SA connected a new nuclear reactor to the French power grid for the first time in a quarter century on Saturday, adding low-carbon electricity supply at a time when a sputtering economy has made demand sluggish.

Mayotte, France and Macron

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

France’s Mayotte struggles to recover as cyclone overwhelms hospitals

French authorities continued to enforce an overnight curfew on the cyclone-hit island of Mayotte on Friday night as they sought to stabilize territory in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm to hit the Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

France's Macron to visit Mayotte shantytowns wrecked by Cyclone Chido

French President Emmanuel Macron was due on Friday to visit shantytowns in Mayotte ravaged by Cyclone Chido on the second day of a visit where he has faced calls to speed up relief to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 14h

Macron's Mayotte visit sparks controversy amidst cyclone aftermath

During his visit to Mayotte, which was affected by a cyclone, Emmanuel Macron faced harsh criticism from the island's residents. At one point, the French President used rather strong language. While visiting Mayotte,

France, Beheading

Associated Press · 1d

France’s anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher

France’s anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020.

Reuters on MSN · 23h

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of a teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Verdicts Expected for 8 People on Trial Over Their Role in the Beheading of a Teacher in France

Eight people accused of assisting an Islamic extremist who beheaded a French history teacher outside his school will hear the verdicts in their cases

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France's President Emmanuel Macron tours cyclone-battered Mayotte, meets survivors pleading for help

"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French ...

With Guilty Verdicts, Rape Victim’s Ordeal in France Becomes a Message of Hope

Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years.

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France's Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support on Saturday for Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts, emphasising ...

France to Push Ahead With €300 Billion Bond Plan Without Budget

France’s debt agency kept its issuance plans for 2025 unchanged from an initial target as it awaits a new budget following ...

France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why

It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the ...

France fines 12 household appliance firms $635 million for price fixing

France's antitrust agency has fined 12 household appliance makers and distributors, including Electrolux , Whirlpool and LG , ...

UBS Mulls Job Cuts In France on Weak Economy, CS Integration

UBS Group AG is looking at enacting job cuts in France in response to the country’s deteriorating outlook and the ongoing ...

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France’s Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won’t forget

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived to the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte to survey the devastation wreaked by ...

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