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France: Pelicot rape trial reaches its conclusion
The landmark trial in Avignon, involving the systematic drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot by 49 men orchestrated by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, has gripped the nation. The prosecution has sought a twenty-year sentence for Pelicot,…
Ukraine: massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure
On 27 November Russia launched a massive, coordinated strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hitting cities nationwide with waves of drones and missiles. This marks the second large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy facilities this month, compounding fears…
Romania: unexpected result in first round of presidential election
Unexpectedly, the presidential election in Romania has seen nationalist independent Calin Georgescu leading the first round. A 62-year-old expert in sustainable development, he calls for a Romania based on small-scale organic agriculture, Christian values, and national…
COP29: how much was achieved?
Developed nations at the COP29 summit in Baku committed to mobilising at least $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 to address climate change. However, this figure fell far short of the $1.3 trillion per…
