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19.12.2024

The Day Fifty Men Faced Justice in Avignon

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 19.12.2024.

It displays 155 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Fifty Men Faced Justice in Avignon
โŒจThe Gisรจle Pelicot mass rape trial concluded with all 51 defendants found guilty. Her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, received a 20-year sentence while sobbing in court. The other 50 defendants received collective sentences totaling over 400 years. Their daughter confronted Dominique, shouting he would "die like a dog."

Pelicot addressed the media, emphasizing her decision to make the case public "for society to see." Crowds outside the courthouse chanted "merci Gisele," as she emerged as a symbol against sexual violence.

The royal family's pre-Christmas lunch generated attention as William, Kate, and Andrew were absent, connecting to the previous day's Yang Tengbo spy revelations. By evening, Keir Starmer's appointment of Lord Mandelson as US Ambassador emerged as a significant political development, while Putin used a marathon TV appearance to express regret about not invading Ukraine earlier.
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00:17โ‡ขSyrian Rebel Chief Demands Sanctions End

โŒจThe newspapers report on significant developments in Syria, with rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa calling for sanctions lifting (BBC), while Ukraine's Zelenskyy acknowledges inability to remove Russian forces from occupied territories (Sky News, Times). British media covers several violent incidents: a chemical attack at Winter Wonderland (Metro), a criminology student's murder conviction (Mirror), and child grooming cases in Barrow (Channel 4). Labour faces scrutiny over alleged corruption involving Putin-linked nuclear projects (Daily Mail).
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Israel accused of act of genocide over restriction of Gaza water supply

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Evening Standard

Thames Water bills will surge by ยฃ152 over the next five years

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07:37โ‡ขWater Bills Surge Shakes Britain

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on announced water bill increases, with Ofwat confirming a 36% rise over five years, affecting Thames Water customers particularly severely (Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Evening Standard). International coverage focuses on Israel-Gaza conflict, with new allegations regarding water supply restrictions (Guardian), while Hungary's diplomatic positioning anticipates Trump's potential return (Breitbart). Former UK foreign secretaries call for Aung San Suu Kyi's release (Independent).
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The Guardian

Gisรจle Pelicot: verdicts expected in rape trial that shocked France

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The Guardian

Pelicot rape trial: verdict due for 51 men in case that has outraged France

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BBC

Verdicts due for 51 men accused in Gisรจle Pelicot mass rape trial

Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique has admitted all charges - but most other men on trial deny what they did was rape.
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Gisรจle Pelicot arrives at court as verdicts due for 51 men in mass rape trial

Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique has admitted all charges - but most other men on trial deny what they did was rape.
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The Guardian

Gisรจle Pelicot arrives in court as verdict due for 51 men

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BBC

Gisรจle Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique guilty in mass rape trial

The 72-year-old who drugged and raped his ex-wife is being sentenced along with 50 other men in France.
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The Guardian

Dominique Pelicot found guilty of aggravated rape of Gisรจle Pelicot โ€“ live updates

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08:57โ‡ขMonster of Avignon Convicted

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover the verdict in the Gisรจle Pelicot rape trial in France, where her ex-husband Dominique was found guilty along with 50 other men (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Metro, Mirror, Times). The case, known as the 'Monster of Avignon' trial, resulted in a 20-year sentence. In other coverage, Thames Water's announced bill increases continue to draw attention (Evening Standard), while concerns grow over a missing 29-year-old backpacker (Sun).
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BBC

Fifty men being sentenced in mass rape trial after Gisรจle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty

Dominique Pelicot, who drugged and raped his ex-wife, shows no emotion as he's found guilty of all charges.
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The Guardian

Dominique Pelicot found guilty of aggravated rape of Gisรจle Pelicot

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BBC

Dominique Pelicot found guilty in mass rape trial as verdicts delivered for 50 other men

Gisรจle Pelicot's ex-husband, who drugged and raped her for years, shows no emotion as he's found guilty of all charges.
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The Guardian

Dominique Pelicot convicted of aggravated rape of Gisรจle Pelicot

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BBC

Gisรจle Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique jailed for 20 years in mass rape trial

The 72-year-old, who drugged and raped his ex-wife, is being sentenced along with 50 other men in France.
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The Guardian

Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison after conviction for aggravated rape of Gisรจle Pelicot

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09:30โ‡ขMonster of Avignon Gets Maximum Sentence

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover the verdict in the Gisรจle Pelicot rape trial in France, with eight major outlets reporting on her ex-husband Dominique's 20-year sentence (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Metro, Mirror, Sun, Evening Standard, Times). Known as the 'Monster of Avignon' case, it involves 50 other defendants. Separately, The Jewish Chronicle reports on Israeli strikes paralyzing Houthi ports in Yemen.
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The Guardian

All 50 men on trial alongside Dominique Pelicot found guilty over rapes and sexual assaults of Gisรจle Pelicot

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BBC

50 men sentenced along with Gisรจle Pelicot's ex-husband after mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is given 20 years for drugging and raping his ex-wife, and recruiting strangers to rape her.
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BBC

Gisรจle Pelicot to make statement after ex-husband and 50 men sentenced in mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is jailed for 20 years for drugging and raping his ex-wife, and recruiting strangers to rape her.
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11:06โ‡ขAvignon Monster Weeps at Maximum Sentence

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover the conclusion of the Gisรจle Pelicot mass rape trial in France, with all 51 defendants found guilty. Her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, dubbed the 'Monster of Avignon', received a 20-year sentence while sobbing in court (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sun, Evening Standard, Times). New details emerge that their daughter confronted him during sentencing. Separately, HuffPost reports on public backlash against water bill increases.
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BBC

Gisรจle Pelicot thanks supporters after 'difficult ordeal' of rape trial as ex-husband jailed for 20 years

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is jailed for 20 years for drugging and raping his ex-wife, and recruiting strangers to rape her.
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The Guardian

Pelicot rape trial: โ€˜I never regretted my decision to go publicโ€™, says Gisรจle Pelicot as she speaks after verdicts

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12:26โ‡ขPelicot Speaks After Mass Trial Victory

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Gisรจle Pelicot's public statement following the mass rape trial verdict. After her ex-husband received a 20-year sentence and 50 other men were collectively sentenced to 400 years, she emphasized her commitment to making the case public for societal awareness (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sun, Times, Metro). Separately, Macron proposes deploying European peacekeepers to Ukraine post-war (Breitbart).
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The Guardian

Gisรจle Pelicot 'never regretted decision to go public' as husband and 50 others found guilty

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14:09โ‡ขCrowds Chant For Pelicot As Justice Served

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on new developments in the Gisรจle Pelicot trial aftermath. Her daughter's emotional outburst in court and crowds chanting "merci" outside mark public reaction to the sentencing (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky, Independent). All 51 defendants, including professionals like soldiers and firefighters, received collective sentences totaling over 400 years (Times, Guardian, BBC). Pelicot made a strong statement about her decision to publicize the case (Mirror, Guardian, Spectator).
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The Guardian

We share the same battle,' Gisรจle Pelicot tells other rape victims as all 51 men found guilty'

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The Guardian

'We share the same battle', Gisรจle Pelicot tells other victims as all 51 men found guilty in rape trial

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17:13โ‡ขPelicot Children Slam Light Sentences

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover new reactions to the Gisรจle Pelicot mass rape trial verdict, with her children condemning the "lenient" sentences for the 50 co-defendants (Times, Guardian, BBC). Nigel Farage accuses the Electoral Commission of trying to limit Elon Musk's potential donations to Reform UK (Breitbart), while new reports emerge about Prince Andrew's Chinese connections being potentially more damaging than his Epstein links (Sun). Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks enter "final phase" with growing optimism for hostage release (Jewish Chronicle).
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HuffPost UK

NO REGRETS

Keir Starmer Stands Firm On Tough First 5 Months As PM
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The Guardian

'We share the same battle,' Gisรจle Pelicot tells other victims as all 51 men found guilty in rape trial

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The Guardian

โ€˜We share the same battleโ€™, Gisรจle Pelicot tells other victims as all 51 men found guilty in rape trial

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21:13โ‡ขMandelson's Washington Surprise

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Putin's televised statement expressing regret for not invading Ukraine earlier (BBC), while UK politics focuses on Starmer's controversial appointment of Lord Mandelson as US Ambassador (Times, Spectator, Sky). The Gisรจle Pelicot rape trial concludes with all 51 defendants found guilty, as she becomes a prominent voice against sexual violence (Guardian, Channel 4). Prince William and Kate's absence from the royal Christmas lunch generates discussion (Mirror).
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