Dominique Pelicot, convicted of rape and orchestrating a decade-long campaign of abuse against his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence in order to spare her further trauma. Seventeen of the 50 other men found guilty in the case have chosen to appeal their sentences. Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery in speaking out against her abusers has sparked a national conversation about rape culture in France.
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Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216
The death toll from monsoon rains in Pakistan has reached 216 since late June, including 101 children and 40 women, with Punjab reporting the most fatalities. Authorities anticipate further rainfall, with a new monsoon system expected to impact the region from July 28, as the previous year's floods resulted in over 1,700 deaths and significant economic losses. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The heavy rain in Pakistan has caused many people to get...
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