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Gisèle Pelicot is not my adversary, says defence lawyer treading a fine line in mass rape case
Béatrice Zavarro, a diminutive figure in a long black robe and heavy red glasses, who has described herself as the “devil’s advocate”, stood up in a packed courtroom in Avignon to sum up the defence for Dominique Pelicot, on trial for drugging his wife, Gisèle, and arranging more than 50 …
Australia restricting number of domestic workers foreign diplomats can bring into the country, UN official says
The Australian government has restricted foreign diplomats bringing domestic workers into the country, a UN anti-slavery expert has reported, after two recent federal court cases exposed systemic exploitation a judge described as “slave-like working conditions”.
The United Nations special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery concluded a visit to …
Jacob Bethell makes dynamic debut to blast England to victory over New Zealand in first Test
England had whizzed their way to Hagley Oval on e-scooters hoping that the fourth day would be a similarly frictionless cruise. There was a bit of resistance from New Zealand in the end but not enough to prevent the tourists claiming an eight-wicket win and a one-nil lead in this …
Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile strike kills at least four in central town
A Russian missile strike on a town in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region on Saturday killed at least four people
, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. More than a dozen others were wounded, including a child, while a residential building and shop were damaged, according to officials. Zelenskyy said a rescue …
UFO expert not ruling out Russia or China links to drones seen at RAF bases
A British former UFO hunter has said he does not “rule out” recent drone incursions over RAF bases in England being connected to Russia and China and nuclear weapons.
in the east of England that are used by …Max Verstappen’s surprise Qatar F1 GP pole position overturned by stewards
Max Verstappen endured exhilaration and then disappointment in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, where he took pole position against the odds, his first since Austria in June, only to lose it more than three hours later. With the stewards having taken an exceedingly long look at an incident where …
Teenager dead and another in ‘critical condition’ after Merseyside motorbike accident
A teenager has died and another is in “ a critical condition” after a motorbike accident in Merseyside, police say.
A 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Woodchurch, Wirral. An 18-year-old boy was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Merseyside …
Police use pepper spray to break up brawl after Michigan stun No 2 Ohio State
Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game.
Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the …
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in pole position to form new Irish government
Ireland has bucked the European trend of elections going against incumbent governments, with two of the parties in its ruling coalition in pole position to lead the next parliament.
An exit poll showed an appetite for change, with 60% backing opposition parties. But the prospect of an alternative left-leaning government …