Over the past decade, dismissed rape cases increased from 82% to 94 %, according to 2024 IPP report
Europe • Oct 24, 2025, 9:53 AM
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France's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill to define rape as any non-consensual sexual act, paving the way for its final adoption by the Senate next week. The move comes after the shocking case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, drugged by her then-husband who invited dozens of strangers to rape her, reignited a debate over consent in the country. For in-depth analysis, Delano D'Souza welcomes Yéléna Mandengué, lawyer and activist specialising in women's rights.
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Left-winger Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency
Europe • 10:36 AM
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Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland's left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country's presidential election in a landslide victory against her centre-right rival. Connolly, 68, said Saturday evenin
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Serbian students block high school in protest against government
Europe • 9:55 AM
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Students at a Serbian high school have blocked entry to their campus for two weeks in protest against the government — the first school to join mass demonstrations sweeping the country. Authorities are now moving to regain control of High School No. 5. S
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