A judge in France on Thursday found the former husband of Gisèle Pelicot, who admitted to drugging and raping her repeatedly over the course of almost a decade and inviting dozens of other men to assault her as well, guilty of aggravated rape. Over the course of her trial, Pelicot — who insisted her full name be … Read more
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Liverpool reached the semi-finals of this season’s Carabao Cup as they beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday evening. The defending champions made wholesale changes but still dominated the first half, taking a two-goal lead into the break courtesy of Darwin Nunez’s composed finish and Harvey Elliott’s deflected strike. Cameron Archer’s impressive strike … Read more
Days after Cyclone Chido hit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, residents are still struggling to access water and food, as rescuers race to find those missing. The cyclone devastated entire neighbourhoods and killed at least 31 people, according to France’s interior ministry. Among the damaged and destroyed homes in Mayotte’s capital, Mamoudzou, people … Read more
Investing.com — Wall Street is seen bouncing Thursday after the previous session’s Fed-led rout, with the Bank of England the next central bank in the line to provide policy decisions. Apple is linked with Chinese partners for its AI options, while Micron disappoints with its guidance. 1. BOE is next central bank in line The … Read more
When it comes to a great pair of headphones, there’s no shortage out there to choose from. But the prices can vary wildly, from $25 to $250 or more. And not all of wireless earbuds offer the same features. For those with an active lifestyle, earbuds designed for sports are the antidote to the falling-out-at-every-bounce … Read more
A group of agitators waving Palestinian flags stormed the court during a basketball game between Israel’s Hapoel Holon and France’s Nanterre 92, sparking chaos in the stands. The bedlam came during the third quarter of the game in Nanterre, France, which was part of the FIBA Basketball Champions League. Around 10 individuals ran onto the … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The dollar hit a two-year high and global stocks fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would cut interest rates more slowly next year to guard against any renewed threat of inflation. The … Read more
Michael Becker/FOX During The Masked Singer’s season 12 finale, the Buffalos — now known as Boyz II Men — succeeded where no group has before, becoming the first band to win the Golden Mask trophy, but they didn’t initially have victory on their minds. “For the umpteenth time they called us … and we decided … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 10, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been declining for nine straight days, posting its longest losing streak since February 1978. What is going on and how concerned should investors be? First off, let’s explain which stocks are … Read more