Israel’s security cabinet was due to meet Tuesday to vote on a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, an official said, while the White House voiced optimism that a deal was closed. The United States, European Union and United Nations have pushed for a halt to the long-running hostilities between Israel and … Read more
Prosecutors on Tuesday recommended sentences for those accused of participating in the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot — abuse organized by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot. Prosecutors on Monday requested he be given a maximum 20-year sentence. Source link
The winner of this year’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award spoke to FRANCE 24 about his love for photography and his hope that his work will help protect the world’s oceans and its ecosystems. He calls himself a marine conservation photographer, taking pictures that are not only beautiful, but also matter and tell … Read more
Rumble, a streaming platform that competes directly with YouTube, announced the approval of a strategic bitcoin (BTC) reserve, which involves allocating part of the company’s excess cash reserves to BTC purchases. This platform, known for allowing greater freedom regarding censorship, considers bitcoin to be “a valuable tool for strategic planning and is designed to accelerate … Read more
On Monday, prosecutors requested a maximum 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot, who has been on trial with 49 other men for organizing the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot, now his former wife. French prosecutors on Tuesday requested sentences of up to 12 years for some of the remaining co-defendants. Source link
A US judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to drop that prosecution and a second case against the president-elect, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The move came after Special Counsel Jack Smith, the lead prosecutor … Read more
In this Science segment, we tell you more about obstetric and gynecological violence, a form of violence against women that has remained hidden for a long time. However, in the privacy of a medical consultation or childbirth, many women say they have experienced violent behavior from doctors, either verbally or physically. FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger … Read more
A mammoth rape trial in France moved into a new phase Monday as prosecutors began to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband. FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland reports from Avignon, France. Source link
Turkey is yet again cracking down on the Kurdish political movement. Only weeks after president Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at a new peace process with the banned militant group PKK, his government has ousted several democratically elected Kurdish mayors of the legal DEM party. In the city of Batman, a female mayor elected with five … Read more
Many Latin American fighters have joined Ukraine’s armed forces since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. And many of them post about it on social media, especially on TikTok. While some of them appear satisfied with their experience, others are more critical. What drives these Latin Americans, especially Colombians, to join the conflict in Ukraine? And … Read more