France set to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
Supporters hope it will help reduce instances of marital rape France is making moves to legally establish the end of the so-called “conjugal rights”, the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. On Wednesday, a bill was approved in the National Assembly, adding a clause to the country’s civil code to make clear […]
7 months ago
Gisèle Pelicot given France’s highest civilian honour
She was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of Bastille Day. Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman who gained global recognition for her bravery during a high-profile rape trial last year, has been given France’s highest civilian honour. Pelicot chose to waiver her anonymity in order to publicly testify against […]
1 year ago
Remains found of French toddler who went missing last July
Emile went missing near his grandparent’s house last summer Remains of missing French toddler Emile have reportedly been found. According to local reports, the toddler’s remains were discovered on Saturday, March 30th. A walker discovered his body near Vernet in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The discovery comes months after Emile went missing near his grandparent’s house. He […]
2 years ago
Jessica McKean (10) from Donegal will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2023
Junior Eurovision takes place this weekend! Jessica McKean from Donegal will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision 2023 competition on Sunday November 26th in Nice, France. Jessica, who is just 10 years of age, is from Lifford in County Donegal and is the youngest singer to represent Ireland at this huge event. Her Junior Eurovision […]
2 years ago
Map shows last known whereabouts of missing French toddler
An investigation into a missing toddler in France is still ongoing after he vanished from a small village in the Alps. Two-year-old Émile Soleil was reported missing on July 8th and a massive search ensued involving hundreds of gendarmes, police, and volunteers. The search was then called off on July 14th as police are now […]
3 years ago
Police call off search for missing two-year-old boy in France
The search for a missing two-year-old boy in France has been called off. Police had been searching for a young boy named Émile after he went missing from his grandparents’ house in a small village near the Alps. The young boy has been missing since Saturday and has still not been found. Officers confirmed the […]
3 years ago