Illegal Rave at French Military Base Draws Up to 40,000 Revelers

Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges, France, over the weekend. The event, which drew between 20,000 and 40,000 attendees, was organized without authorization and took place on a restricted military site. Authorities were alerted but did not intervene immediately due to the massive crowd. Organizers had promoted the event on social media, leading to a huge turnout. Local officials expressed concern over safety risks and potential damage to the site. No major incidents were reported, but police are investigating the organizers.