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France 24
4 days ago
- Health
- France 24
France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon's decades of child abuse
France has opened a judicial inquiry into systemic failures that allowed a convicted paedophile to practise as a surgeon for years while repeatedly abusing children in his care, a prosecutor said Friday. A French court in May sentenced retired doctor Joël Le Scouarnec to 20 years in prison after he confessed to sexually abusing or raping 298 patients between 1989 and 2014. Of those, more than 250 victims were under 15. Victims and child rights advocates say the case highlights systemic flaws that allowed Le Scouarnec to repeatedly commit sexual crimes. Le Scouarnec has been in prison since a court convicted him in 2020 of abusing four children, including two of his nieces. Stephane Kellenberger, prosecutor in the western city of Lorient, said he had ordered an investigation last month into any failures to prevent the crimes. The new probe by an investigating magistrate, which follows a preliminary probe ordered in 2020, would be able to include any relevant elements from the latest trial. An AFP investigation published before the trial showed Le Scouarnec practised medicine for years despite a 2005 sentence for owning sexually abusive images of children, and both a colleague and a regional hospital official reporting him as unfit to practise. When Le Scouarnec was promoted in 2006, his criminal record did not appear to have been updated and was still blank, according to documents from local and regional health agencies, AFP reporting found. Following a regional investigation into a suspicious death at the hospital where he worked, Le Scouarnec moved to the southwest of the country. Investigators only uncovered his alleged crimes after he retired in 2017, when a six-year-old girl accused him of rape and police found countless accounts of abuse in his diaries. During the trial, the National Order of Physicians – a civil party in the case – said it "regretted" what it described as "dysfunctions" that allowed him to continue to practise. A collective of the former surgeon's victims said a telephone hotline was launched on Thursday to provide support to victims, relatives and professionals who have followed the case. Investigators are also looking into whether there are more victims.
Telegraph
13-07-2025
- Telegraph
How to have the perfect holiday on France's greatest coast
Boasting a third of the entire French coastline, Brittany unfurls in a succession of sinuous estuaries and endless inlets. Between its family-fun beaches and fortified towns, you can always find a secluded stretch of shore, to hike across dramatic headlands or feast on oysters in tucked-away bays. Brittany has always stood apart from the rest of France. History here goes back a long way; megalith builders were erecting pyramid-like monuments 7,000 years ago, and eerie menhirs still march across the moorlands. Later came the Celts, whose music and culture is celebrated in festivals like Lorient's Interceltic bonanza. Highlights range from medieval cities like Saint-Malo and Dinan to pocket-sized resorts like Morgat and Erquy, arrayed around sumptuous beaches. And leave time for an island jaunt – head for Batz or Bréhat, minutes off-shore, or the Île de Sein, adrift in the mists of the Atlantic – or to venture into the time-forgotten forests inland. For more Brittany inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants, bars, things to do and beaches. In this guide: How to spend a day How to spend a week When to go Where to stay How to spend the perfect day in Brittany Morning Sailing into Saint-Malo from the UK as the day begins, with the ferry picking its way past myriad islets to nestle near the city walls, is a glorious experience. A short walk brings you into the old town. Assuming you're staying overnight, leave bags at your hotel, then breakfast at whichever café the sun is currently striking. Now enjoy a leisurely half-hour circuit along the top of the ramparts, drinking in the views over the Channel, across the water, and back down into town, before stepping out onto the broad surrounding beach. Next browse the old-town shops; on Tuesday or Friday you'll find a bustling street market too. For a quintessentially Breton lunch, try a crêpe at the Corps de Garde, then head to the quai de Dinan, at the southernmost point of the walls, to catch the river taxi to Dinard.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sunderland fail in initial move for Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente
Newly promoted Serie A side Sassuolo are facing the possibility of losing Armand Lauriente and Sunderland have come forward for him. La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that the Frenchman is a target for the Black Cats and Sunderland had submitted an offer in recent days for the star winger, who impressed in the Serie B during the 2024/25 season. Advertisement But talks have now been stalled as the offer has been rejected. Sassuolo are yet to set a definitive price tag and this is causing problems to Sunderland in their move. The Neroverdi are waiting for the newly promoted Premier League side to make a new approach, as they seem interested in a sale if the right offer is made. Lauriente has starred in the Serie A in the past and has previously worked under Sunderland manager Regis le Bris and sporting director Florent Ghisolfi during his time at Lorient. Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
Leader Live
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Arthur Fery left with few regrets as Wimbledon campaign comes to an end
The 22-year-old defeated the Australian 20th seed Alexei Popyrin in the opening round to cross paths with the Italian in a clash scheduled as the last to take place on Court Two on Wednesday evening. Fery had lost the first two sets when the light began to falter and the match was paused, though the French-born Briton felt the interruption was to his advantage as his opponent was firmly on the front foot. Play resumed after midday on Thursday, and though Darderi was made to work hard for his third and final set he eventually prevailed 6-4 6-3 6-3 to knock Fery out of the tournament. 'I did my best, I thought I came out with a pretty good game plan – not too many regrets,' said Fery, whose French father Loic owns Lorient football club. 'I was tired, for sure. That second set yesterday was a physical one. 'It probably was going to help me to stop last night. I was two sets to love down. It was a very close match but still, momentum was on his side and he was playing very well. 'Stopping last night was good for me. I came out this morning, practised, warmed up well this morning. I was going to try and inch my way back into the match. Defeat for Arthur Fery in round two at @Wimbledon Plenty to be proud of for Arthur though, including a biggest career win & first main draw victory at SW19!#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon — LTA (@the_LTA) July 3, 2025 'Even today I thought he was physical. He's a clay-court player. It was tough at times but I guess it shows me where I can improve. 'There were some matches where you have so many break points, and you come off the court having lost and you're p****d at yourself because you felt like you managed them poorly. 'I'm pretty proud of my performance. Overall it's frustrating. I had a lot of break points but didn't think I did a huge amount wrong. 'I thought he came out very well again today. I tried to use the crowd, I tried to change a few things tactically. It wasn't enough today.'
South Wales Guardian
03-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Arthur Fery left with few regrets as Wimbledon campaign comes to an end
The 22-year-old defeated the Australian 20th seed Alexei Popyrin in the opening round to cross paths with the Italian in a clash scheduled as the last to take place on Court Two on Wednesday evening. Fery had lost the first two sets when the light began to falter and the match was paused, though the French-born Briton felt the interruption was to his advantage as his opponent was firmly on the front foot. Play resumed after midday on Thursday, and though Darderi was made to work hard for his third and final set he eventually prevailed 6-4 6-3 6-3 to knock Fery out of the tournament. 'I did my best, I thought I came out with a pretty good game plan – not too many regrets,' said Fery, whose French father Loic owns Lorient football club. 'I was tired, for sure. That second set yesterday was a physical one. 'It probably was going to help me to stop last night. I was two sets to love down. It was a very close match but still, momentum was on his side and he was playing very well. 'Stopping last night was good for me. I came out this morning, practised, warmed up well this morning. I was going to try and inch my way back into the match. Defeat for Arthur Fery in round two at @Wimbledon Plenty to be proud of for Arthur though, including a biggest career win & first main draw victory at SW19!#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon — LTA (@the_LTA) July 3, 2025 'Even today I thought he was physical. He's a clay-court player. It was tough at times but I guess it shows me where I can improve. 'There were some matches where you have so many break points, and you come off the court having lost and you're p****d at yourself because you felt like you managed them poorly. 'I'm pretty proud of my performance. Overall it's frustrating. I had a lot of break points but didn't think I did a huge amount wrong. 'I thought he came out very well again today. I tried to use the crowd, I tried to change a few things tactically. It wasn't enough today.'
