While delivering the verdict, the presiding judge of the Avignon criminal court, Roger Arata, stated that Dominique Pelicot would only become eligible for parole after serving two-thirds of his sentence.
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This era is not of deglobalisation, but of reglobalisation, says PM Wong at G20; emphasises on making ASEAN stronger
Referring to the shifting global dynamics, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro that it was necessary “[to] strengthen our own neighbourhood”, meaning the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
India’s bid for permanent membership in UNSC receives nod from French President Macron
India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member. India argues that the 15-nation council founded in 1945 is not fit for purpose in the 21st Century and does not reflect contemporary geo-political realities.
Israel intensifies airstrikes, preparing for ground operation in Lebanon: Reports
Israel’s Army Chief said that air strikes in the neighbouring country would continue as a measure to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
France synagogue blast: Police detain key suspect
French police detain a key suspect in the blast which occurred outside a synagogue in France
French train network hit by ‘malicious’ arson attacks ahead of opening ceremony of Paris Olympics
French train network hit by ‘malicious’ arson attacks
French polls: Far-right dominates show in first round, Emmanuel Macron receives blow
The initial results showed RN was on course to clinch 32 percent of the votes.
France is now the first nation to make abortion a constitutional right
France is now the first nation to make abortion a constitutional right.
France takes 12 hours to deport imam, a resident of 38 years, for “satanic” flag remark
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said that immigration reforms in France had enabled the rapid action. However, the cleric planned to appeal against the deportation and denied saying anything wrong.
Gabriel Attal: France gets its youngest-ever Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal is youngest-ever Prime Minister of France
