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Pelicot rape trial: Partners of accused deny rapist claims

Wives and girlfriends of men accused of mass rape have been shocked by charges.

Parents' lies led to teacher Samuel Paty's beheading, court hears

Teacher Samuel Paty was murdered near Paris in 2020 by an asylum seeker.

‘It’s not us who should feel shame’: French mass rape victim takes stand

Gisele Pelicot determined to 'change society' for sex assault victims.

Challenger's hopes for AmCup future and why NZ return would make it hard

'Let’s be frank. If it was in New Zealand, it would be much harder for us.'

This French river cruise is so good, people do it twice

Sailing and savouring the best of Bordeaux in absolute style.

Have you seen Denis? Police, family fear for French national missing in Auckland

Denis was last seen at a hotel in the Auckland CBD by his family.

Inside the French ski resort that voted to shut itself down

Grand Puy set to close after 65 years amid fewer skiers, melting snow and mounting debts.

'Nightmare is over': Top footballer celebrates after four-year doping ban slashed

French World Cup winner Paul Pogba is celebrating after a reduction of his four-year ban.

'Banality of evil' exposed as public shown videos in French mass rape trial

Videos shown to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing victim was unconscious.

‘I am a rapist,’ Frenchman tells trial over mass rape of wife

Dominique Pelicot is accused of drugging his wife and inviting men to abuse her.

‘Shame must change sides’: France’s mass rape plaintiff becomes feminist icon

Gisele Pelicot has become a figurehead in the battle against sexual abuse.

Rugby’s cocaine ‘plague’ prompts clubs to introduce testing

'Rugby has a real cocaine problem,' warns anti-doping agency boss.

Matthew Ridge's new life in France

Matthew Ridge and David Ring open up on their new podcast. Video / Michael Craig

'Health has deteriorated': Why Frenchman's gang rape trial may be at risk

Dominique Pelicot claims failing health is keeping him from his trial.

'Manipulative pervert': Frenchman who let men rape wife claimed to be 'good husband'

A psychological report says Dominique Pélicot was a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character.

Paralympics runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp

The guide looked likely to collapse as he cramped up near the marathon finish line.

My father is worst sexual predator of the past 20 years, daughter tells French trial

Caroline Darian testifies against father on the fifth day of case that has shocked France.

You left me a heap of ruins, gang-raped wife tells alleged abusers

Gisele Pelicot, 72, confronts her abusers in court, revealing a decade of horrific abuse.