Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term
A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.
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Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages
“I can’t quite believe this is actually happening, we’ve been waiting for so long,” said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.
Colombia’s president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
The White House calls the allegation “baseless” as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.
Israel and Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
The deal will see the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and raises hopes for peace after two years of war.
Key US and regional mediators join talks in push to end Gaza war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s arrival in Egypt comes as Israeli and Hamas officials express optimism about the negotiations on a plan to end the war.
Three killed in latest Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Belgorod region
Wednesday’s attack comes days after a similar strike caused mass power cuts.
At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.
Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet
The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Five takeaways from Pam Bondi’s tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack.