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Only man to appeal in Gisele Pelicot case says not a 'rapist'

Only man to appeal in Gisele Pelicot case says not a 'rapist'

Husamettin Dogan, the only man left appealing his conviction for sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot, is hoping to rid himself of the label of rapist when he steps back into court in France on Monday.

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Appetite-regulating hormones in focus as first Nobel Prizes fall

Appetite-regulating hormones in focus as first Nobel Prizes fall

Research into hormones that regulate appetite is seen leading the race for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, to be awarded Monday -- the first in this year's Nobel season.

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Gisele Pelicot: French rape survivor and global icon

Gisele Pelicot: French rape survivor and global icon

Gisele Pelicot, 72, who became an icon for women in a mass rape trial last year that resonated around the world, is to reluctantly break months of silence to face in court the one man in the case who still denies he raped her.

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Negotiators due in Egypt for Gaza talks as Trump urges quick action

Negotiators due in Egypt for Gaza talks as Trump urges quick action

Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with US President Donald Trump calling on negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip.

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'My heart sank': Surging scams roil US job hunters

'My heart sank': Surging scams roil US job hunters

After a series of interviews, Nicole Becker was ecstatic to receive a job offer from a sportswear brand. But like many Americans navigating a tough job market, she was soon confronted with a sobering reality -- the recruiter was a scammer.

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Competition heats up to challenge Nvidia's AI chip dominance

Competition heats up to challenge Nvidia's AI chip dominance

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has whetted the appetites of Nvidia's competitors, who are seeking to close the gap on the chip giant, which has so far been the central playmaker in the AI revolution.

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UK police to get greater powers to restrict demos

UK police to get greater powers to restrict demos

UK police are to be given greater powers to restrict protests as a minister said repeated large-scale pro-Palestinian demonstrations had caused "considerable fear" for the Jewish community.

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Global Tech Pioneers CZ and Co-Founder of Shazam to Headline FinTech Forward 2025 in Bahrain

Global Tech Pioneers CZ and Co-Founder of Shazam to Headline FinTech Forward 2025 in Bahrain

MANAMA, BH / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25), the region's premier strategic financial technology event, today announced that two globally renowned innovators will headline this year's edition as title speakers: Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance and Dhiraj Mukherjee, Cofounder of Shazam. Their participation reflects the flagship event's growing role as a global stage for innovation, convening leaders who have transformed industries and reshaped how millions around the world engage with technology and financial services.

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Guerrero grand slam fuels Blue Jays in 13-7 rout of Yankees

Guerrero grand slam fuels Blue Jays in 13-7 rout of Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a grand slam and Daulton Varsho homered twice as the Toronto Blue Jays pounded the New York Yankees 13-7 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

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Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as Trump urges quick talks

Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as Trump urges quick talks

Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides headed to Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza.

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