The restitution of the objects is hoped to repair French relations with African nations. Large royal statues from the kingdom of Dahomey,Benin dating to 1890–92 at the Musée du Quai Branly, Paris.

The Metropolitan Police are investigating after an object was allegedly thrown towards Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson at full-time in his side’s 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

The object, which measures about one meter in length, was fully unearthed under the close supervision of cultural heritage experts, IRNA reported. Experts affiliated with the historical complex ...