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Chart-topping French rapper Naps sentenced to seven years for rape

The Paris court ruled there was an "absence of consent", accepting the complainant’s account that she was asleep and woke to the pain of penetration.

France

France calls for witnesses over ex-teacher charged of abusing 89 teens

French prosecutors appeal for witnesses in the case of ex-teacher Jacques Leveugle, 79, accused of abusing 89 minors and confessing to two mercy killings.

Norway

Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges of crimes including rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession.

USA

US Justice Department releases 3 million pages of Epstein files

The material was released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the law enacted after months of public and political pressure that requires the government to open its files on the disgraced financier.

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France

France approves bill ending ambiguity over 'marital duty' and consent

The text must now be examined by the Senate under an accelerated procedure and if approved, it could be passed into law in the next few months.

France

French woman allegedly drugged by official slams slow pace of justice

More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves.

Germany

Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violence surges

Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.

Australia

Dutch Olympian and child rapist van de Velde denied Australian visa

Netherlands' volleyball player Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in the UK in 2016 after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl.

France

First woman in France sentenced to life without parole for murder

The case sent shockwaves through France and reignited a heated debate over the country's immigration policies.

France

French court increases sentence for man who raped Gisèle Pelicot

Husamettin Dogan was tried on charges of aggravated rape by administering substances that impair judgment or self-control, an offence punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

France

Gisèle Pelicot attends appeal by man convicted of raping her

Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him.

Portugal

Main suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance released in Germany

Christian Brückner, der Hauptverdächtige im Fall des Verschwindens von Madeleine McCann im Jahr 2007, wurde nach Verbüßung einer Strafe in einem anderen Fall aus einem deutschen Gefängnis entlassen. Er steht weiterhin unter Ermittlungen im Fall McCann, wurde jedoch nie offiziell angeklagt.

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu faces trial over rape and sexual assault allegations

French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault in 2018. He was convicted in May of sexually assaulting two members of a film production crew four years ago.

Switzerland

Swiss court upholds Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan's rape conviction

The federal court said on Thursday it had rejected Ramadan's appeal, which alleged procedural flaws and an "arbitrary assessment" of the evidence examined by the appeals court in Geneva.

USA

Epstein's client list does not exist, Ghislaine Maxwell says

Ghislaine Maxwell, in a transcribed interview, praised President Trump and denied witnessing any inappropriate behaviour. Her comments come as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over handling the Epstein case records.

Norway

Son of Norway's crown princess indicted on 32 counts, including rape

The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was charged with 32 counts, including at least four counts of rape, following a lengthy investigation which could see him behind bars for up to a decade.

Culture news

Researchers develop new bracelet that can detect the date rape drug

Researchers from Spain and Portugal have created a bracelet that detects the date rape drug.

United Kingdom

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Europe News

Domestic violence in Germany has never been so high, new report shows

Every two minutes, someone in Germany is a victim of violence in their own home. However, experts believe that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher. Women are particularly affected - they account for almost 80 per cent fo domestic violence cases.

Culture news

Older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher charged with rape

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, has been charged with multiple offences including rape. The charges come as Oasis continue their headline-grabbing reunion tour.