France Outlaws Sex With Children Aged Under 15 – The French parliament on Thursday adopted legislation that characterises sex with a child under the age of 15 as rape and punishable by up to 20 years in jail, bringing its penal code closer in line with many other Western nations. [reuters]
Queen Orders Harry And William To Walk Apart Behind Prince Philip’s Coffin – Feuding brothers will not stand together at Her Majesty’s request as full funeral details are revealed. [dm]
So Glad Diana isn’t around to see this.
Biden Hits Russia With New Sanctions In Response To Election Meddling – Ten diplomats expelled as part of fresh package of sanctions announced by US president as Russia says retaliation ‘inevitable’. [guardian]