Tag: shock
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Husband of Gisèle Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years in Mass Rape Trial Convicting 51 Men
In a landmark ruling, the husband of Gisèle Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with a mass rape trial that found 51 men guilty. The case, which has captivated public attention, centers on harrowing events that have sparked widespread discussion about justice and accountability. The British Broadcasting Corporation is a…
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Concerns Over Potential Israeli Strikes Against Iran
Oil prices have surged amid growing concerns over potential Israeli strikes against Iran. The rise in oil prices reflects heightened tensions in the Middle East, which investors fear could disrupt oil supplies. This situation underscores the fragile state of global energy markets and the geopolitical risks that can lead to volatility in oil prices. The…
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French Woman Testifies Against Husband and 51 Men Accused of Drugging and Raping Her
In a harrowing court case in France, Jizelle Pelico has come forward with a shocking account of abuse perpetrated by her husband, who is accused of drugging her to facilitate the rape by dozens of strangers over a decade, an ordeal he filmed. The trial, which has garnered significant attention, sees the husband admitting to…
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US Conducts Airstrikes on 85 Targets in Iraq and Syria in Retaliation for Deadly Drone Attack on Military Base
The United States has launched airstrikes on 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack on a US military base that killed three soldiers. The bombings targeted command and control centers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and their allied militias. The US aims to balance a strong response with the need…
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US Prepares Strikes on Iranian Targets Following Deadly Drone Attack on American Troops
The United States is preparing for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria as a response to a drone attack that killed three US soldiers and wounded 41 others at a military base near the Syrian border. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that America would take necessary actions to defend…
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Iceland Declares Emergency as Volcano Eruption Threatens Grindavík Town with Lava Flow
An emergency has been declared in southwest Iceland near the town of Grindavík following a new volcanic eruption that has engulfed homes in molten lava. This eruption is considered the most serious volcanic threat the country has faced in fifty years. Residents of the affected town have been evacuated as lava flows destroy structures in…