Yves Saint Laurent's partner Pierre Berge dies, aged 86

Pierre Berge, an influential French businessman and philanthropist who was late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's romantic and business partner and championed gay rights, has died at the age of 86.

A cultural celebrity in France in his own right, Mr Berge was chief executive of the Yves Saint Laurent fashion empire and presided over the board of Le Monde newspaper, among his many high-profile roles.