The front pages of many newspapers in the United Kingdom are dominated by the story of Gisèle Pelicot, who waived her anonymity to speak publicly about the rape and sexual abuse she endured for years while drugged. Her husband orchestrated the abuse and it involved dozens of strangers, some of whom were convicted on Friday. In one of her interviews, Pelicot expressed that she has no regrets about coming forward and speaking out. The Daily Mirror described her as “the world’s bravest woman.”
The international response to Pelicot’s case has been significant, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz saying that she gave women around the world a strong voice. Laurence Rossignol, a former French minister for family and women’s rights, questioned the gap in some sentences that prosecutors called for and what was given. The Financial Times covered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning that European guarantees of ongoing support will not be enough if the US withdraws its aid, and The Times discussed Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s statement that the bank was unable to say when the next interest rate cuts would come due to uncertainty in the economy.
On a different note, The Daily Star reported on a man named Chris Langan, who has one of the highest IQs in history. He has spoken publicly about the afterlife, claiming that death is akin to transitioning to another dimension and simply shedding one’s physical body. Meanwhile, The Sun shared the Christmas card from Prince William and Kate, showcasing the family’s smiling faces alongside their three children. The Sun also noted that the family has experienced one of their worst years ever, with cancer diagnoses for both the King and Catherine.
Lastly, The Daily Telegraph discussed rumours that former Labour MP Lord Mandelson is set to be named as the UK’s next ambassador to the US. This appointment may be essential for the UK as it seeks to navigate potential trade wars
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