France honors the victims of the Paris attacks' night of terror 10 years on

France is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks that claimed 132 lives and injured hundreds more. The coordinated attacks by nine Islamic State group militants targeted the Stade de France, several cafes and restaurants, and the Bataclan concert hall. Paris is holding a series of tributes led by President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at each attack site, including moments of silence and the reading of victims' names. A new memorial garden, the Jardin du 13-Novembre, will be inaugurated opposite City Hall, bearing the names of all those killed and designed with input from victims' associations. The Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in the colors of the French flag. The commemorations aim to honor the victims, acknowledge first responders, and preserve the ordinary life that the attackers sought to destroy. For survivors and families, the anniversary marks a profound moment of remembrance, acknowledging the lasting impact of the attacks, which reshaped France's sense of security and strengthened its resolve for solidarity. The date also brings renewed attention to the judicial p... download the app to read more