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On February 17, 2026, Gisèle Pelicot published her memoir "A Hymn to Life," recounting the 2024 mass rape case in France where her husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 men were convicted of drugging and raping her over nearly a decade. She waived anonymity to expose the crimes publicly, sparking legal reforms and becoming a global symbol against sexual violence.
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A man attacked a police officer during a ceremony at Paris' Arc de Triomphe, which was commemorating unknown soldiers. The attacker was shot and hospitalized. No injuries to bystanders or officers were reported. The incident is under investigation by French authorities.
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French police disrupted a suspected terrorist attack in Paris early Saturday, arresting one suspect attempting to ignite an explosive device outside a bank. The device contained unidentified liquid and explosive powder. A second suspect escaped. The investigation is ongoing, with heightened security measures in place across France.