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Now playing Next World News Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to step down over World Cup kiss Rubiales kissed star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as he handed the Spanish team gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney, provoking outrage in Spain. 21/08/2023
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Now playing Next France French school bullies now face a move, not the victim, under new law A new decree allows a bullying student to be transferred to another school. Previously, it was the victim who had to change schools. A cyberstalker from a school other than the victim's may also now be punished. 18/08/2023
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