Friday, December 20, 2024

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How Gisèle Pelicot shamed 'Mr Everyman' during the rape trial which shocked the world, Lord Mandelson set to be appointed as UK ambassador to the US and Geordie Greig explores whether Aung San Suu Kyi was cancelled by those who once lauded her.

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1| Inside the rape trial that shocked the world

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2 | Cancelled: The rise and fall of Aung San Suu Kyi

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3 | Lord Mandelson set to be appointed as UK ambassador to the US

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4 | Crossbow killer suspect charged with rape as he denies murder

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5 | Lucy Letby's legal team face a herculean task to win appeal – here's why

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STAT OF THE DAY

£31

Average water bills will increase by 36 per cent over the next five years, water regulator Ofwat has said - £31 a year for households on average

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

It's not courage. It's determination to change things. This is not just my battle, but that of all rape victims.

 Gisèle Pelicot's remarkable courage in the face of unfathomable abuse has became a symbol of the struggle against sexual violence.

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