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This summer Spain’s national women’s football team achieved a historic feat when they beat England in the World Cup final 1-0. But their first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed when the head of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales forcefully planted a kiss on star player Jennifer Hermoso. The gesture has sparked widespread condemnation and what some are hailing as the true #MeToo moment for Spain – a country that’s long been a leader when it comes to legislating for gender equality. FRANCE 24’s Annette Young, the host of The 51 Percent, France 24’s women’s show, tells us more.

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In this edition to kick off our 10th season, we report on the nonconsensual kiss that has rocked Spain and sparked both a national and global debate about male behaviour and masculine pride. Also as parts of the world experience extreme weather, a German university hospital study discovers a clear link between rising temperatures and an increase in premature births. Plus an OECD report reveals how gender discrimination impacts efforts to combat climate change and Annette Young talks to Bathylle Missika, who led the research.

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Transfer deadline day: Liverpool to sign Gravenberch, Bayindir joins Manchester United – live The Guardian says Done deal: Manchester City sign Nunes for £53m “Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year deal.” He becomes their fourth major signing of the summer. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Josko Gvardiol, a defender, midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, and Jeremy Doku, a wide player. Nunes said: “I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Champions of Europe and a club I’ve admired for a long time. The opportunity to work…

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Transfer news latest: Chelsea sign Cole Palmer as Manchester United confirm signing The Independent says Transfer deadline day is upon us as Premier League clubs have until 11pm BST this evening to wrap up their deals, with some frantic last-minute buying and selling guaranteed. Liverpool look set to give their midfield a further boost with the signing of Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, while Tottenham Hotspur are chasing Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson as a potential Harry Kane replacement. Elsewhere, Man City could be set to sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea, while the latter could offload Callum Hudson-Odoi after his…

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