## French paedophile surgeon who abused hundreds sentenced to 20 years in jail

Authored by bbc.com

French paedophile surgeon who abused hundreds sentenced to 20 years in jail.

Joel Le Scouarnec, the former surgeon who has admitted sexually abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children, between 1989 and 2014 has been sentenced to a maximum term of 20 years in jail.

Le Scouarnec was dressed in black as he stood emotionless in court listening to judge Aude Burési deliver the verdict.

Judge Burési said the court had taken into account the fact that the former surgeon had especially sought out unwell, vulnerable and sedated victims.

We [the victims] no longer have a normal life while they're giving him back that life, and that disgusts me."

Not for the generation that has been hurt but for my grandchildren," she said, adding that she hoped institutions would "react".

Le Scouarnec, who was present in court every day of the 14-week trial, repeatedly apologised for his "revolting" acts. »

### Japan Cracks Down on “Flashy” Baby Names in New Naming Law Reform

Authored by slguardian.org

For years, Japan has allowed a high degree of freedom in naming children, largely due to the nature of the Japanese writing system.

Yet for many children burdened by names that provoke ridicule or disbelief, the move may come as a long-overdue correction.

As Japan ushers in this new naming era, one thing is clear: Pikachu may remain in Pokémon games and movies, but not in the nursery. »

### Jaishankar, Anita Anand hold talks to reset India-Canada ties

Authored by hindustantimes.com

Anita Anand sworn in as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, Ontario,on May 13.

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, and later, in a post on X, described the discussion as “productive”.

She thanked Jaishankar “for the productive discussion today on strengthening Canada–India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities. »

### State Department orders embassies to pause student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting

Authored by amp.cnn.com

It’s the latest move from the Trump administration that could deter international students from studying at universities in the United States.

The State Department has required visa applicants to provide social media identifiers on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application forms since 2019, a spokesperson said.

However, an expansion of the efforts could severely slow down the overall student visa issuance process. »

### King Charles sends firm message to Trump on 'values' and free trade

Authored by inews.co.uk

King Charles's speech to the Canadian parliament walked a tricky line between supporting Canada without torpedoing Britain's efforts to tread softly with Trump.

In his speech to the Canadian Parliament, the King sent a stronger-than-expected message to Donald Trump today.

The King went on to suggest that Canada could be forced to seek alliances further afield from its troublesome nearest neighbour. »

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