The trial of 51 men for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot began in earnest on Thursday as the first defendants took the stand. Their testimony included expressions of regret along with more ambiguous statements regarding their awareness of their victim’s vulnerable state. The recurring question was how the accused could not have been aware of a sleeping woman's lack of consent. http://dlvr.it/TDT3sW
Organisers have promised an Opening Ceremony the likes of which audiences have never seen, to launch the 2024 Paris Games. More than 80 boats bearing nearly 7,000 athletes will set off from Paris's Austerlitz Bridge for a floating parade up the River Seine, sailing past Notre-Dame cathedral to arrive at the feet of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments as the Olympics officially get under way.
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