2024: A year marked by violence, wars, elections and the Olympic Games

As 2024 nears its end, FRANCE 24 takes a look at world events that marked the year including the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East, the French legislative elections and the US presidential vote. 2024 was also marked by French feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot's mass rape trial that shone the spotlight on violence against women. A big year for sports, 2024 saw Paris hosting the Summer Olympics where millions of spectators watch world-class athletes compete for gold. 

Dec 31, 2024 - 17:00
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2024: A year marked by violence, wars, elections and the Olympic Games
As 2024 nears its end, FRANCE 24 takes a look at world events that marked the year including the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East, the French legislative elections and the US presidential vote. 2024 was also marked by French feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot's mass rape trial that shone the spotlight on violence against women. A big year for sports, 2024 saw Paris hosting the Summer Olympics where millions of spectators watch world-class athletes compete for gold. 

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