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The Nobel Foundation said on Saturday that it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year’s Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm, after the move sparked anger. The news comes after Russia said its forces had destroyed Ukrainian naval drones that were attempting to target the Crimea bridge. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Few things were beyond the reach of billionaire Egyptian tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed who has died at the age of 94.

The coach of the Spanish men’s football team had initially supported the president of the country’s football federation.

New history textbooks for high school students have come under fire for alleged bias and distortion of events.

French students won’t get past the door if they show up for school wearing long robes, President Emmanuel Macron made clear Friday, saying authorities would be “intractable” in enforcing a new rule when classes resume next week.

French investigating magistrates have dropped their case against three gendarmes over the 2016 death of a young black man in custody that sparked violent protests, lawyers said Friday.

A century on from a devastating natural disaster, Tokyo has embraced seismic safety technology. But can its buildings withstand future earthquakes?

In this transformed world, it is crucial to uphold the values that Peres held dear — the pursuit of peace, the embrace of innovation, and the commitment to a better world for all, Efrat Duvedani writes.

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.

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.