The trial of 51 men for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot began in earnest on Thursday as the first defendants took the stand. Their testimony included expressions of regret along with more ambiguous statements regarding their awareness of their victim’s vulnerable state. The recurring question was how the accused could not have been aware of a sleeping woman's lack of consent. http://dlvr.it/TDT3sW
In a surprise move, French President Emmanuel Macron on June 9 dissolved the National Assembly and called for snap legislative elections. The first round of voting takes place on June 30, with a second round on July 7. In these elections, 577 parliamentary seats are up for grabs. France's next prime minister will likely come from the party or coalition winning the most seats in the new National Assembly. Follow the results of the first round of the 2024 legislative election live.
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