The Mazan rape case, which captivated international attention, concluded with a historic verdict. Dominique Pélicot, accused of having drugged, raped and had his wife Gisèle Pélicot raped by 51 men, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Headline Guest: Britta Sandberg, journalist and correspondent in Paris for the German newspaper Der Spiegel.
On Saturday December 14, near Dunkirk, Paul D., 22, killed five people: his former employer, two security agents, and two Kurdish migrants. After going to the gendarmerie, he admitted the facts. The murders seem linked to professional conflicts for the first victims, but the motivations for the migrants remain unclear. Without a criminal record, the suspect held an arsenal of weapons and a sports shooting license. This tragedy shocked the region, where tributes were paid to the victims. Paul D. was indicted and faces life imprisonment. Featured Title Guest: Vincent Vieillard, correspondent journalist in Hauts-de-France for BFMTV and RMC
The verdict in the Mazan rape trial will be delivered this Thursday. Gisèle Pélicot, central figure in the affair, broke her anonymity and asked for the closed session to be lifted to make her story a symbol of the fight against sexual violence. This widely publicized trial could mark a turning point in the way the justice system deals with these crimes. Featured Title Guest: Isabelle Steyer, criminal lawyer specializing in women's rights at the Paris bar
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte with unprecedented violence, leaving behind a landscape of desolation. Officially, the authorities have recorded at least 14 deaths, but unofficial estimates indicate several hundred, even thousands of victims, according to prefect François-Xavier Bieuville. Aid, transported by an airlift, is struggling to intervene in this French overseas department, where electricity, communications networks and a large part of the infrastructure are out of order. Featured Title Guest: Boris Weliachew, architect and engineer, expert in major risks
The famous game show “Le Bigdil”, which marked the years 1998 to 2004 on TF1, is making its comeback after more than 20 years of absence. Now broadcast on RMC Story, the show will return to prime time from January 2, 2025, with Vincent Lagaf' hosting and Gilles Vautier reprising his role as Bill, the emblematic blue alien. Featured Title Guest: Gilles Vautier, actor of Bill in the show “Le Bigdil”
The Morgane affair illustrates the dangers of social networks for adolescents. Disappearing after a meeting on Snapchat, Morgane spent 15 days isolated with a 21-year-old man she met online. This drama highlights the manipulation facilitated by these platforms, often poorly moderated, and their impact on vulnerable young people. Featured Title Guest: Élisa Jadot, journalist and director of the documentary “Emprise digital, 5 women against the Big 5”
The death of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, shook the United States and caused shock waves on social networks. On Wednesday December 4, 2024, this 50-year-old man, head of the largest American health insurer, was shot and killed in the heart of Manhattan. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man, was quickly arrested and allegedly left a manifesto denouncing the American health system, which he considers unfair and costly. Featured Title Guest: Jean-Pierre Thierry, health consultant at BFMTV and public health doctor
After 15 days of worry, Morgane, 13, missing since November 25 in Pabu (Côtes-d'Armor), was found alive in a young workers' home in Coutances, in the Manche department. A 21-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody for kidnapping and confinement of a minor under 15 years old. According to investigators, this young man, originally from Rennes, is included in the file of perpetrators of sexual or violent offenses. Featured Title Guest: Emmanuel Nen, editorial director for Télégramme Guingamp.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad marks a turning point for Syria after more than a decade of civil war. Weakened by a crumbling economy, internal divisions and loss of support from its allies, the regime collapsed following the rebel takeover of Damascus. This event opens a period of uncertainty for the future of the country. Featured Title Guest: Samir Aïta, Syrian economist and president of the Circle of Arab Economists.
