Notion of consent: MEPs start examining a transpartisan text

Deputies are starting Wednesday in the Law Committee to examine a transpartisan text aimed at modifying the criminal definition of rape to include the concept of consent. This legal debate divides both lawyers and feminist associations, but it has a strong symbolic impact. The text, also signed by the presidents of the Macronist and ecologist groups Gabriel Attal and Cyrielle Chatelain, proposes “to fill this silence in the law by introducing the concept of non-consent in the definition of rape and sexual assault”.

Obsèques d' Emilie Dequenne : the world of cinema at Père-Lachaise in Paris

This Wednesday, the world of cinema and the people close to Emilie Dequenne are meeting at Père-Lachaise in Paris for a funeral that the actress wanted without flowers but which should make it possible to support research against cancer. A religious ceremony, followed by cremation, must be celebrated at 15:30. A book of condolences will be made available outside.

Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro should know on Wednesday whether he is being put on trial for an alleged coup plot. The ex-army captain now sees his judicial fate in the hands of the Supreme Court meeting in Brasilia. He claims to be a victim of the “greatest political-judicial persecution in the history of Brazil” and faces more than 40 years

Turkey: Protesters on the streets again

More than 1,400 people have been arrested since the start of a major revolt triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Demonstrators took to the streets again in Turkey. A total of 1,418 people accused of taking part in demonstrations, which have been banned since last week in the country's three largest cities, have been arrested since 19 March, authorities said. Seven Turkish journalists, who are also accused of participating in illegal gatherings, have been placed in pre-trial detention.

IN SHORT

The United States announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease hostilities in the Black Sea. Washington says it is ready to help Moscow export its agricultural products and fertilizers to world markets.

The TPMP show stops for good Wednesday evening and its host Cyril Hanouna is beginning a new chapter that should lead him to the M6 group in September.

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will detail new sharp cuts in public budgets on Wednesday in an attempt to balance the books.

Eighteen people have died in a series of forest fires that are among the worst in South Korea's history.

In the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Argentina once again dominated Brazil in the Clasico of the Americas, with a clear victory (4-1) on Tuesday.