French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, at the center of France's largest rape trial, revealed the extent of her husband's crimes in an interview with the BBC, describing the moment she learned of his actions as a "tsunami" that "exploded inside" her. Meanwhile, police activity is underway near the home of missing US mother Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, and the Winter Olympics have seen both grief in Canada and controversy in curling.
Pelicot, 73, shared her experience with BBC Newsnight ahead of the publication of her memoir, "A Hymn To Life." She recounted the discovery that her husband had repeatedly drugged her and invited dozens of men to rape her, a revelation she described as crushing. The news was so difficult that she said phoning her three children with the news of what she had discovered about their father was possibly the toughest experience of her life.
In Tucson, Arizona, law enforcement is investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie. Police activity is concentrated near a residence approximately two miles from Guthrie's home, according to Reuters. Authorities believe she was taken against her will after she disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago. Investigators found DNA at Guthrie's address that did not belong to her or anyone close to her, local officials said. Armed police teams have been observed at the scene, and a sheriff's vehicle is blocking the road.
In Tumbler Ridge, Canada, the community is grappling with grief following a shooting. Residents are seeking unity in the wake of the tragedy, according to The Guardian. The town, described as typically quiet, was shaken by the incident.
The Winter Olympics have also seen developments. The designer behind the Haitian team's uniform for the 2026 Winter Olympics had to redesign the ski suits at the last minute after being told they did not comply with guidelines, according to The Guardian. The original design, which depicted the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture riding a horse, was altered.
In addition, the sport of curling saw heated moments at the Winter Olympics, with cheating allegations and swear words overshadowing a match between Canada and Sweden. According to Al Jazeera, Canada's Marc Kennedy was accused by Swedish rival Oskar Eriksson of double-touching during Canada's 8-6 win.
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