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Gisèle Pelicot shares her story with BBC Newsnight in a candid interview
According to Ms Pelicot, it is unthinkable that the individual with whom she shared her life could be capable of perpetrating such atrocities.
In a conversation with Victoria Derbyshire of BBC Newsnight, Gisèle Pelicot attributes her resilience to her inherent nature.
At the heart of France's most extensive rape trial was Ms Pelicot, who endured a horrific ordeal spanning nearly a decade. Her then-husband, Dominique Pelicot, would render her unconscious with drugs, and she would be subjected to sexual assaults by numerous men he had encountered through online forums.
Prior to the commencement of the trial, Ms Pelicot made the extraordinary choice to forgo her entitlement to anonymity, opting instead to publicly disclose her identity.
During this interview, Ms Pelicot expresses her disbelief that her life partner could have perpetrated such heinous acts, describing it as "beyond comprehension", and shares her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life.
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Test your knowledge with our Valentine’s Day sports challenge
On February 14th, individuals can commemorate the holiday by participating in a quiz that incorporates a theme of love.
February 14th is here, and to mark the occasion, we're inviting you to test your knowledge with a quiz inspired by love and relationships.
We've compiled a list of seven sports personalities with names linked to Valentine's Day – see if you can identify them all.
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As we look back to 2016, we're putting your sporting knowledge to the test – how well do you recall the major events from a decade ago?
The Women's Super League has featured numerous teams over the years – can you recall the names of every single one that has participated?
For an extensive range of sports-related quizzes, head over to our Sports Quizzes page.
The UK experienced a darts craze in the 1970s and 1980s, with the sport frequently featured on television and its top players becoming well-known figures.

However, by 1989, the sport's popularity had begun to wane, with the world championship being the only event still broadcast on television.
In 1993, several top darts players, dissatisfied with the British Darts Organisation's efforts to maintain the sport's television presence, decided to break away and establish their own competitions.
This breakaway group eventually became the Players Darts Council in 1997, and it now oversees the sport's most prominent tournaments.
John Lowe MBE, a three-time world darts champion, was among the players who rebelled against the British Darts Organisation, and he recently shared his insights with Tim O'Callaghan.
The Sporting Witness series delves into the history of sports, using archival footage and firsthand accounts to recreate pivotal moments. Each nine-minute episode transports listeners to a bygone era, exploring memorable wins and losses through the eyes of those who lived them.
Recent episodes of Sporting Witness have examined a range of fascinating topics, including the early days of the Women's World Cup, a boxer's unlikely matchup against a plasterer, and the story of a man who swam the Amazon river. The series also profiles renowned athletes, such as decorated Paralympians, top tennis players, and trailblazing figure skaters, shedding light on their remarkable achievements and stories.
(Photo: John Lowe in action at the 1993 Darts World Championship. Credit: Mark Leech/Offside via Getty Images)
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England Faces Murrayfield Test as New Era Begins
England enter the match with significant momentum, while Scotland are looking to rebound from a difficult experience, yet the rich history of rugby’s oldest Test fixture between the two nations is unavoidable.
Finn Russell is one of only two players from Scotland's matchday 23 that defeated England at Murrayfield in 2018 who will be involved in the upcoming match.
A single pass changed the course of the game, leaving England's defence reeling and redefining the trajectory of the match.
Prior to 2018, Scotland had not beaten England at home in 10 years and had failed to score a try against them at Murrayfield in 14 years.
The historical record between the two teams was even more dismal for Scotland, with only three wins in their previous 29 meetings.
The oldest international rugby fixture was beginning to show signs of fatigue, with the rivalry losing some of its luster.
However, 31 minutes into the 2018 Calcutta Cup match, Russell unleashed a long, looping pass that caught England's defence off guard, allowing Huw Jones to break through and create a scoring opportunity.
The resulting try, scored by Sean Maitland, marked a turning point in the match and sparked a new era of competitiveness between the two teams.
Scotland went on to win the match 25-13, and since then, England have struggled to regain the upper hand, winning only two of their last eight meetings.
The two teams will meet again on Saturday, 14th February at 16:40 GMT.
The match will take place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app.
What was once a relatively easy win for England has become a challenging benchmark that they have struggled to reach in recent years.
As soon as the Six Nations schedule was released, England's trip to Murrayfield was identified as a crucial match that could make or break their title aspirations.
Despite their past struggles, England are currently on a 12-match winning streak and are focused on the future, rather than dwelling on past defeats.
They have developed a strong squad with significant depth, which has allowed them to overcome injuries and other setbacks.
England's centre position, once a concern, is now a strength, with Ollie Lawrence available but not selected for the matchday 23.
Joe Heyes has established himself as a high-quality tight-head prop, allowing England to absorb the loss of Will Stuart to injury.
Flanker Tom Curry, a key player for England, will start on the bench.
England have a number of options available, and their momentum is building, but they still have some doubts to address, particularly in regards to their ability to win away from home.
Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV to face Scotland.
George Ford has been working to maintain his fitness and stay competitive at fly-half, even at the age of 32.
The rivalry between Scotland and England is not just about the current teams, but also about developing the next generation of players.
England's winning streak has been built on some close victories, including a win over France in last year's Six Nations that was aided by French errors.
Their one-point win over Scotland in the same tournament could have gone either way, with Finn Russell missing a late conversion attempt.
England's autumn campaign included wins over Italy and Wales, as well as a two-Test series victory over Argentina, but the Pumas were not at full strength.
England's win over New Zealand was a highlight of their autumn campaign, but the All Blacks were not at their best, having recently changed coaches.
England's current run has been built largely on home wins, and they now face a challenge in breaking their away losing streak against Scotland.
If they fail to win, their upcoming away matches against France and South Africa will become even more daunting.
England's team includes some relatively inexperienced players, such as Henry Arundell and Tommy Freeman, who will face a tough test against Scotland.
Guy Porter, with only eight caps, will be targeted by Scotland's experienced flanker Jamie Ritchie.
Luke Cowan-Dickie's line-out throwing has been inconsistent, and England's replacements did not have the desired impact against Wales last week.
These are minor concerns, but England will still need to address them if they are to overcome Scotland.
In contrast, Scotland are dealing with more significant issues, including a recent defeat to Italy that has raised questions about the team's future.
However, Scotland still have some experienced players, including Finn Russell and Huw Jones, who were part of the team that beat England in 2018.
These players will be looking to draw on their past successes to inspire their team to victory.
Russell and Jones are the only two players from the 2018 matchday 23 who will be involved in the upcoming match, and England will need to find a way to break their link to the past.
England must find a way to overcome the historical significance of the match and the experience of Scotland's key players.
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Former England player Chris Ashton's team selections have been met with surprise by some, including Scotland's John Barclay.
The Sport's Strangest Crimes podcast explores the "Bloodgate" scandal and other unusual stories from the world of sport.
The most recent episode of the Rugby Union Weekly podcast is now available to stream.
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