Paris, Dec 20, 2024 (AFP) - Five people who defined 2024

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2024-12-20
From great leaps in artificial intelligence to the heroic defendant in a mass rape trial that shocked France, here are the stories of five people who made their mark on 2024: Gisele Pelicot, 72, was at the centre of a mass rape trial in France which resonated around the world, becoming an icon for women in the fight against sexual violence. Her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, on December 19 was handed the maximum term of 20 years jail by a F......
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SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – South African Anglers while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibian and South African anglers in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – A Namibian Female Angler while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – A Namibian Female Angler while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – A Namibian Female Angler while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – A Namibian Female Angler while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas team poses for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions at a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas team poses for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions at a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas teams pose for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas teams pose for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s men’s team poses for a photo after defeating Eswatini 60-39 at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to retain their title in a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s men’s team poses for a photo after defeating Eswatini 60-39 at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to retain their title in a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s men’s team poses for a photo after defeating Eswatini 60-39 at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to retain their title in a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s men’s team poses for a photo after defeating Eswatini 60-39 at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to retain their title in a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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