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AVIGNON, France — Dominique Pelicot, 72, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her abuse by dozens of men over nearly a decade. The court in Avignon found Pelicot guilty of multiple charges, including the attempted aggravated rape of another… Read more »

AVIGNON, France — Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, while inviting dozens of men to abuse her over nearly a decade. The case, tried in the French city of Avignon, also saw convictions for 50 co-defendants. Of… Read more »

ATLANTA, USA — A Georgia appellate court on Thursday, December 19, 2024, disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants in the sprawling racketeering case stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The decision, citing “an appearance of impropriety” linked… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC, USA — Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has suggested Elon Musk as a potential Speaker of the House, citing the tech billionaire’s reputation for disruption and efficiency. The proposal follows intense debates over a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government and growing criticism of establishment politics in Congress.… Read more »

NEW YORK, USA — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the December 4 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrived in New York under extraordinary security measures on Thursday, December 19, 2024, following his formal waiver of extradition earlier in the day. Mangione faces both federal and state charges, including allegations… Read more »

SINGAPORE, Singapore — Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, India, made history on Thursday, December 12, 2024, by becoming the youngest FIDE World Chess Champion. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic final match to claim the title, a landmark achievement in the chess… Read more »

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a “successful” hip replacement surgery on Saturday, December 14, 2024, after sustaining an injury during an official engagement in Luxembourg, her office confirmed. Pelosi, 84, was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg following a fall on the stairs, according to… Read more »

SEATTLE, USA – Amazon has committed to a $2 million contribution to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking a notable alignment between the tech giant and the incoming administration. The donation includes $1 million in cash and a $1 million in-kind contribution by streaming the event on Amazon Video, the company… Read more »

NEW YORK, USA – In the aftermath of the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a wave of online reactions, merchandise, and public sympathies has sparked controversy, reflecting widespread frustration with the health insurance industry. Merchandise and Sympathies Online The words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” found printed on shell… Read more »

Managing personal finances effectively is essential for achieving financial stability and long-term success. By understanding how to handle debt and adopt smart saving habits, you can build a secure financial future. The Personal Finance Decalogue provides ten commandments to help you manage debt responsibly, save intelligently, and take control of… Read more »