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In a court case that has shocked France, Dominique Pelicot, 71, has admitted to drugging his then wife Gisele with sedatives so that strangers could sexually abuse her in her own bed for almost a decade until 2020. Another 50 men, aged 26 to 74, are also on trial in the southern city of Avignon accused of responding to his invitation to rape her. Some, including Pelicot, are in custody, and one is being tried in absentia, but 32 of the defendants are attending as free men. Among the women who have testified at the trial, Vanessa P. Читать дальше...

Zhao Xintong is set to play his first professional snooker event since returning from his match-fixing ban by competing at this month’s UK Championship.

One of the ringleaders, from Iraq, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Lucas Bahdi will now fight Armando Casamonica on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson undercard after Corey Marksman pulled out

1. The Midlands town where nearly a third of 10-year-olds are obese  Birmingham Live
2. Children as young as two treated for obesity-related illness in England  The Guardian
3. Black Country children 'most obese' in the country — with three key areas ranking high  Express & Star
4. Growing number of children leaving primary school underweight, new data says  The Independent
5. One in ten children obese by the time they start school  The Times

Late last month, Tallinn University (TLÜ) botanist Tõnu Ploompuu came across mushrooms in Tornimäe, Saaremaa, that have tentatively been identified as the Parasola kuehneri. Should this prove correct, this would mark the first time this species of mushroom has been found in Estonia.

While Goldenberg has knocked on doors in heavily Jewish communities, she said she hasn't engaged in all that many conversations with voters about Israel.

Intra-Cellular's unstoppable Caplyta nails another trial, this time for relapse prevention in schizophrenia aliu Tue, 11/05/2024 - 09:34

Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison on drug trafficking offences in July.

Female workforce participation in India remains far below male employment rates, widening gender disparities and hindering economic growth. To reverse this trend, it is critical to understand its root causes and address the barriers facing women in housing, education, and health care.

The fastest growing scams of 2024 have been revealed, with fake parcel delivery scams being the most rapidly growing scam targeting Britons.

"The notice provides information on transitioning your health insurance coverage from your current FEHB plan to a PSHB plan. You always have the right to choose a different PSHB plan during the Federal Benefits Open Season. This year, Open Season will run from November 11, 2024, through December 9, 2024. The letters are customized to your specific, current situation. It will detail how much

Hezbollah's munition unit, responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon, has expanded its operations in the Al Qusayr area.

Retailers are expecting tepid holiday sales.

Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys and decorations to the United States this year as in recent years, import data shows, with retailers including Walmart bringing in less holiday product ahead of what is expected to be a so-so holiday season.

The Kansas City Chiefs still have a perfect record, but their play on the field has not been flawless. The Chiefs refuse to lose, and that 8-0 record

OSU's starting quarterback spot, which had been won by Gevani McCoy, is being reexamined this week

Polls of voters in swing states show that both candidates are almost equally likely to win, Politico emphasizes

Artistic representation of Lignosat wooden satellite. | Art: KyotoU/Gakuji Tobiyama

In a first for the world, scientists launched a satellite made from wood into space. As it orbits the planet from some 250 miles away, researchers will study whether wood is sturdy enough for space.

1. The first wooden satellite launched into space  The Verge
2. First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space  The New York Times
3. World’s first wooden satellite shares material with samurai sword sheaths  Popular Science
4. World's first wood-panelled satellite launched into space  BBC.com
5. World's first wooden satellite launched into space  DW (English)

In The Box Seat takes an intriguing look into the rights and welfare of grooms

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs have been linked to 162 deaths in the U.S., with adverse reactions increasing by 40% in six months as usage expands

Richard Hughes was speaking to a cross-party committee of MPs on Tuesday.

The Lions got a proven pass rusher, but can Smith thrive without Myles Garrett next to him?

Apple refused to remove two podcasts that contained "information aimed at destabilising the political situation in Russia."