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Gisèle Pelicot shared her harrowing experience with the BBC, revealing how she dealt with the news of her partner's arrest for sexual assault. Despite the gravity of the situation, she expressed feeling no anger, only horror. The police advised her against being alone as she came to terms with the crime, articulating the violation in words only after grueling police questioning.

Gisèle Pelicot revealed her struggle and resilience on BBC Newsnight, highlighting her role in the largest rape trial in French history and her determination to rebuild her life.

In an exclusive reveal, the BBC has shared excerpts from a private letter sent by the Queen to Leah Pelicot. The letter, written at a pivotal moment in Pelicot's life, left the artist and author 'overwhelmed' with gratitude. This disclosure precedes the release of her memoir, 'A Hymn To Life', which details her personal journey of resilience and inspiration.

The World Health Organization has strongly criticized a U.S.-funded trial testing the timing of hepatitis B vaccinations in newborns in Guinea-Bissau, declaring it unethical for potentially depriving some infants of an established, lifesaving vaccine. The trial, funded by the CDC under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has attracted wide disapproval from health experts.

Santa Monica is set to become the first city in the U.S. to employ AI technology in municipal parking enforcement vehicles, aiming to enhance bike lane safety.

Verizon has updated its unlocking policy, imposing a 35-day waiting period for customers paying off device installment plans online, via the app, or over the phone. Immediate unlocking is now only achievable through payment at Verizon corporate stores.

UBS analyst Matthew Mish predicts substantial defaults in the credit markets as AI disruption, particularly from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, begins affecting software and data services firms, especially those under private equity ownership.

Baidu enables users of its primary smartphone app to access AI agent OpenClaw, enhancing its utility with task automation like scheduling and coding.

Xiaomi's electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV, has outperformed Tesla in the Chinese market for January with 37,869 units sold, doubling the sales of Tesla's Model Y.