The world's oldest woman, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, died Tuesday at the age of 117.

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Temperatures in Spain are poised to reach "dangerous" levels amid a scorching heatwave. Spain's national forecaster said temperatures will continue to rise in the coming days until reaching "dangerous values," triggering orange heat warnings in some places. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Police in Spain's Catalonia region have begun a large-scale manhunt since Thursday (August 8) for Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan leader who fled Spain following his involvement in the failed 2017 attempt to cede Catalonia from Spain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Puigdemont, 61, made a brief return to Barcelona and addressed a crowd of supporters before disappearing.</p>

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<p>Authorities set up roadblocks across Barcelona and the broader Catalonia region in their search for Puigdemont.</p>

<p>The separatist leader faces an active arrest warrant. The unexpected return of the separatist leader&nbsp;created a significant stir with thousands gathering near the Catalan regional parliament expecting his speech.</p>

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<p>Puigdemont indeed took the stage under the watchful eyes of police officers and delivered a defiant message to the crowd. "Long live a free Catalonia!" he shouted, as the audience waved the iconic red, yellow, and blue Catalan independence flags.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the heavy police presence, no immediate attempt was made to arrest him.</p>

<p>"I have come here to remind you that we are still here," Puigdemont declared while referring to the purported struggle for Catalan independence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former leader had been expected to enter the parliament for a crucial investiture vote which proceeded in his absence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The regional police confirmed the arrest of an officer who owned the car believed to have been used by Puigdemont to flee the scene. Later in the day, a second police officer was also arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Spanish police, however, denied any prearranged deal with Puigdemont's entourage, stating that their strategy was to arrest him at a time that would not incite public disorder.</p>

<p>The leader of the main opposition Popular Party, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, has described Puigdemont's return to Spain as an "unbearable humiliation" that damages the country's image.</p>

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Police in Spain's Catalonia region have begun a large-scale manhunt since Thursday (August 8) for Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan leader who fled Spain following his involvement in the failed 2017 attempt to cede Catalonia from Spain.

Police in Spain's Catalonia region have begun a large-scale manhunt since Thursday (August 8) for Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan leader who fled Spain following his involvement in the failed 2017 attempt to cede Catalonia from Spain. Puigdemont, 61, made a brief return to Barcelona and addressed a crowd of supporters before disappearing. Also read | Catalan separatist Puigdemont faces arrest as supporters cheer his return to Spain Authorities set up roadblocks across Barcelona and the broader Catalonia region in their search for Puigdemont. The separatist leader faces an active arrest warrant. The unexpected return of the separatist leader created a significant stir with thousands gathering near the Catalan regional parliament expecting his speech. Also read | The Capitals: Madrid's tryst with women's rights, Pretoria avoids 'risking war' with Moscow Puigdemont indeed took the stage under the watchful eyes of police officers and delivered a defiant message to the crowd. "Long live a free Catalonia!" he shouted, as the audience waved the iconic red, yellow, and blue Catalan independence flags. Despite the heavy police presence, no immediate attempt was made to arrest him. "I have come here to remind you that we are still here," Puigdemont declared while referring to the purported struggle for Catalan independence. The former leader had been expected to enter the parliament for a crucial investiture vote which proceeded in his absence. Also watch | Spain: Ahead of world water day Catalonia struggles with drought × The regional police confirmed the arrest of an officer who owned the car believed to have been used by Puigdemont to flee the scene. Later in the day, a second police officer was also arrested. The Spanish police, however, denied any prearranged deal with Puigdemont's entourage, stating that their strategy was to arrest him at a time that would not incite public disorder. The leader of the main opposition Popular Party, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, has described Puigdemont's return to Spain as an "unbearable humiliation" that damages the country's image. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have remained a subject of mystery for the people as well as the scientists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their existence has till now not been confirmed but their sightings have always raised questions over the chances of the existence of aliens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time another UFO was sighted by some tourists in Spain, which left the netizens on the social media platforms stunned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mysterious flying disc was spotted in the sky in Ibiza, Spain. A group of tourists, who were near the coastline of&nbsp;Spain, recorded a video of the suspected UFO.</p>

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<p>In the footage, a few people are seen sitting on what appears to be a cliff. In the bright sky, a strange object was seen hanging along with the moon. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After seconds, the other object appeared to have vanished from the sky at Es Vedra island in Ibiza.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to the video shared on social media</strong></h2>

<p>The video of the UFO spotting was shared on X as well as on Instagram by the account "pubity" with the caption, “A tourist vacationing in Ibiza reported seeing a UFO flying across the sky during their trip. What would you do?”</p>

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<p>Reacting to the video, one of the user said, "I’ve seen one. It zipped off that fast. Yes I was sober. No I didn’t have a camera on my phone back then." Meanwhile, another user said that this might be just a drone.</p>

<p>"Wow the first UFO sighting outside of America," said a user.</p>

<p>“Bro that UFO took a pill in Ibiza,” wrote a user while another joked, “Aliens are tryna party with us.”</p>

<p>“This gotta be a promo for a movie. Shit was filmed like I’m watching Signs or something," a user said.</p>

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<p>“Not gonna lie I do believe these things only because it’s not new. There are documents of these sightings that are reported to look and behave exactly like this in places all over the world. Every UFO report is the same. A glowing lit-up orb that moves the same way. There are “hot spots” all over the world where it is sighted regularly/more often than other places,” wrote a user.</p>

<p>“Looks fake but Ibiza has a history of interesting things happening there. And Plato considered it an important location for humanity," another user said.&nbsp;</p>

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Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have remained a subject of mystery for the people as well as the scientists. Their existence has till now not been confirmed but their sightings have always raised questions over the chances of the existence of aliens.

Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have remained a subject of mystery for the people as well as the scientists. Their existence has till now not been confirmed but their sightings have always raised questions over the chances of the existence of aliens. This time another UFO was sighted by some tourists in Spain, which left the netizens on the social media platforms stunned. Also Read: After God, Americans are now thanking UFOs for saving Trump's life in assassination attempt The mysterious flying disc was spotted in the sky in Ibiza, Spain. A group of tourists, who were near the coastline of Spain, recorded a video of the suspected UFO. A tourist vacationing in Ibiza reported seeing a UFO flying across the sky during their trip. pic.twitter.com/QqvJCYFUOx — Vicky Verma (@Unexplained2020) July 29, 2024 × In the footage, a few people are seen sitting on what appears to be a cliff. In the bright sky, a strange object was seen hanging along with the moon. After seconds, the other object appeared to have vanished from the sky at Es Vedra island in Ibiza. Here's how netizens reacted to the video shared on social media The video of the UFO spotting was shared on X as well as on Instagram by the account "pubity" with the caption, “A tourist vacationing in Ibiza reported seeing a UFO flying across the sky during their trip. What would you do?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pubity (@pubity) × Reacting to the video, one of the user said, "I’ve seen one. It zipped off that fast. Yes I was sober. No I didn’t have a camera on my phone back then." Meanwhile, another user said that this might be just a drone. "Wow the first UFO sighting outside of America," said a user. “Bro that UFO took a pill in Ibiza,” wrote a user while another joked, “Aliens are tryna party with us.” “This gotta be a promo for a movie. Shit was filmed like I’m watching Signs or something," a user said. Watch: Peru's 'Alien Mummies' under fresh scrutiny “Not gonna lie I do believe these things only because it’s not new. There are documents of these sightings that are reported to look and behave exactly like this in places all over the world. Every UFO report is the same. A glowing lit-up orb that moves the same way. There are “hot spots” all over the world where it is sighted regularly/more often than other places,” wrote a user. “Looks fake but Ibiza has a history of interesting things happening there. And Plato considered it an important location for humanity," another user said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read. "All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since last June 17."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Jay Slater: Search continues for British teenager missing on Spanish island for a week</strong></p>

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<p>LBT Global, a charity that has been supporting Slater’s family, said in a formal statement that the body was found with Slater’s clothing and possessions near the last known location of his mobile phone.</p>

<p>Nineteen-year-old Slater was last seen on June 17 while walking from Masca, a village in the northwest of the Canary Island, to Los Cristianos in the south, where he had been staying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The journey full of rugged terrain would have taken approximately 11 hours on foot. But he never reached his destination.</p>

<p>On the morning of his disappearance, Slater made a frantic call to his friend Lucy Law, saying that he was "lost in the mountains, unaware of his surroundings, desperately needed a drink, and his phone was on 1%," Law recounted to media later.</p>

<p>The police suggested that the body was discovered in a very remote area and said that an autopsy will be conducted to confirm whether the death was accidental.</p>

<p>Jay Slater, an apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in northwest England, had attended a music festival the day before he went missing on the Spanish island.</p>

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Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read.

Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read. "All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since last June 17." Also watch | Jay Slater: Search continues for British teenager missing on Spanish island for a week × LBT Global, a charity that has been supporting Slater’s family, said in a formal statement that the body was found with Slater’s clothing and possessions near the last known location of his mobile phone. Nineteen-year-old Slater was last seen on June 17 while walking from Masca, a village in the northwest of the Canary Island, to Los Cristianos in the south, where he had been staying. Also read | Jay Slater: Search operations continue for missing British teen, Spanish police examine CCTV footage The journey full of rugged terrain would have taken approximately 11 hours on foot. But he never reached his destination. On the morning of his disappearance, Slater made a frantic call to his friend Lucy Law, saying that he was "lost in the mountains, unaware of his surroundings, desperately needed a drink, and his phone was on 1%," Law recounted to media later. The police suggested that the body was discovered in a very remote area and said that an autopsy will be conducted to confirm whether the death was accidental. Jay Slater, an apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in northwest England, had attended a music festival the day before he went missing on the Spanish island. (With inputs from agencies)

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Spain is set to launch a mobile application that aims to stop minors from accessing pornographic content. Dubbed the "porn passport," this application will allow legal users to access pornographic content without their usage being tracked while curbing children from accessing the same content.

Spain's app to prevent minors from viewing porn

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<p>In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport".</p>

<p>The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18.</p>

<h2><strong>How does the application work?</strong></h2>

<p>The porn viewers will have to download the application and verify their age for accessing the content. After getting verified, 30 generated “porn credits" will be given to them, which will have one month's validity.</p>

<p>These credits will be used for accessing the adult content. People are also free to request for extra credits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People have criticised the tool for its complexity, however, the government has stated that the credit-based model is more privacy-friendly and will ensure the online activities of the users are not easily traceable.</p>

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<p>The government will make the system available by the&nbsp;end of summer. The system will remain a voluntary option for online platforms.</p>

<p>They can either go for a porn passport or choose other age-verification methods for screening out inappropriate viewers.</p>

<p>Speaking to El País newspaper, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, “The data is devastating. Almost half of young people under 15 years of age consume it."</p>

<p>“And this is not puritanism. This affects the development of our adolescents and also the future behaviour that they may have on an issue like equality," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>EU's digital identity system to replace porn passport soon</strong></h2>

<p>A European Union law will go into force in October 2027 as per which the websites will be required to stop giving access to porn to minors.</p>

<p>The porn passport of Spain will most probably get replaced by the European Union's own digital identity system (eIDAS2) which is a wallet application that allows people to access a smorgasbord in the entire region.</p>

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<p>Speaking to Spanish newspaper El País, Spain’s digital secretary José Luis Escrivá said, “We are acting in advance and we are asking platforms to do so too, as what is at stake requires it."</p>

<p>“The data we see regarding minors’ access to adult content and its possible consequences are what have led us to develop this tool as quickly as possible,” said Escrivá, while speaking to The Local<em>.</em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport". The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18.

In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport". The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18. How does the application work? The porn viewers will have to download the application and verify their age for accessing the content. After getting verified, 30 generated “porn credits" will be given to them, which will have one month's validity. These credits will be used for accessing the adult content. People are also free to request for extra credits. People have criticised the tool for its complexity, however, the government has stated that the credit-based model is more privacy-friendly and will ensure the online activities of the users are not easily traceable. Also Read: Uber expands boat services across Europe, including luxury yacht The government will make the system available by the end of summer. The system will remain a voluntary option for online platforms. They can either go for a porn passport or choose other age-verification methods for screening out inappropriate viewers. Speaking to El País newspaper, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, “The data is devastating. Almost half of young people under 15 years of age consume it." “And this is not puritanism. This affects the development of our adolescents and also the future behaviour that they may have on an issue like equality," he added. EU's digital identity system to replace porn passport soon A European Union law will go into force in October 2027 as per which the websites will be required to stop giving access to porn to minors. The porn passport of Spain will most probably get replaced by the European Union's own digital identity system (eIDAS2) which is a wallet application that allows people to access a smorgasbord in the entire region. Watch: Beluga Whales brought from Kharkiv to Spain's Valencia, Regional leader calls it 'historic feat' Speaking to Spanish newspaper El País, Spain’s digital secretary José Luis Escrivá said, “We are acting in advance and we are asking platforms to do so too, as what is at stake requires it." “The data we see regarding minors’ access to adult content and its possible consequences are what have led us to develop this tool as quickly as possible,” said Escrivá, while speaking to The Local. (With inputs from agencies)

Spain introduces 'porn passport' for citizens. Here's what it is and how it works

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<p>Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday (Jun 17).</p>

<p>Rubiales, 46, provoked worldwide outrage by kissing Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup in Australia last year.</p>

<p>In May a court had ruled Rubiales should be tried for sexual assault over the kiss, and for the alleged coercion subsequently exerted to make her say that it was consensual, without setting a date.</p>

<p>The trial will be held at the Audiencia Nacional, a Madrid court in charge of complex cases, from February 3 to 19, the court said in a statement.</p>

<p>Public prosecutors have requested a sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison for Luis Rubiales -- one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion.</p>

<p>The prosecution is also asking for two years' probation once the sentence has been served and for him to pay 50,000 euros ($54,000) in compensation to the player.</p>

<p>Rubiales is also under investigation in a separate alleged corruption case involving his reign at the federation, has denied any wrongdoing.</p>

<p>Three of his former associates are also being tried for putting pressure on Hermoso: former women's coach Jorge Vilda, men's team director Albert Luque and federation marketing boss Ruben Rivera.</p>

<p>The kiss took place live in front of the world's cameras, provoking widespread outrage and prompting his suspension by world football governing body FIFA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, Rubiales brushed it off as "a consensual" peck on the lips, but Hermoso, 34, said it was not.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/disgraced-ex-spanish-football-chief-luis-rubiales-claims-hes-facing-jail-sentence-because-hes-a-man-707660"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Luis Rubiales claims he's facing jail sentence because 'he's a man'</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>What Spanish law says?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Under Spanish law, a non-consensual kiss can be classed as sexual assault -- a criminal category that groups all types of sexual violence.</p>

<p>Rubiales told private Spanish television station La Sexta in April that he could not understand how the kiss he gave Hermoso could be labelled as sexual assault, saying there was "no sexual context" to it.</p>

<p>He denied accusations that he and other federation officials coerced Hermoso by pressuring her to speak out in his defence after the scandal erupted.</p>

<p>"I have a clear conscience, things have been blown out of proportion," Rubiales said.</p>

<p>Hermoso filed a lawsuit against Rubiales in September, telling the judge she had come under pressure to defend him both on the flight back from Australia and on a subsequent team holiday to Ibiza in the Balearic Islands.</p>


Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday (Jun 17).

Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday (Jun 17). Rubiales, 46, provoked worldwide outrage by kissing Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup in Australia last year. In May a court had ruled Rubiales should be tried for sexual assault over the kiss, and for the alleged coercion subsequently exerted to make her say that it was consensual, without setting a date. The trial will be held at the Audiencia Nacional, a Madrid court in charge of complex cases, from February 3 to 19, the court said in a statement. Public prosecutors have requested a sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison for Luis Rubiales -- one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion. The prosecution is also asking for two years' probation once the sentence has been served and for him to pay 50,000 euros ($54,000) in compensation to the player. Rubiales is also under investigation in a separate alleged corruption case involving his reign at the federation, has denied any wrongdoing. Three of his former associates are also being tried for putting pressure on Hermoso: former women's coach Jorge Vilda, men's team director Albert Luque and federation marketing boss Ruben Rivera. The kiss took place live in front of the world's cameras, provoking widespread outrage and prompting his suspension by world football governing body FIFA. At the time, Rubiales brushed it off as "a consensual" peck on the lips, but Hermoso, 34, said it was not. Also read | Luis Rubiales claims he's facing jail sentence because 'he's a man' What Spanish law says? Under Spanish law, a non-consensual kiss can be classed as sexual assault -- a criminal category that groups all types of sexual violence. Rubiales told private Spanish television station La Sexta in April that he could not understand how the kiss he gave Hermoso could be labelled as sexual assault, saying there was "no sexual context" to it. He denied accusations that he and other federation officials coerced Hermoso by pressuring her to speak out in his defence after the scandal erupted. "I have a clear conscience, things have been blown out of proportion," Rubiales said. Hermoso filed a lawsuit against Rubiales in September, telling the judge she had come under pressure to defend him both on the flight back from Australia and on a subsequent team holiday to Ibiza in the Balearic Islands.

Disgraced ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to go on trial next year for non-consensual kiss

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<p>In the first such ruling, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior at Mestalla in May 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three fans were found guilty of a crime against moral integrity, aggravated by racially motivated discrimination under under article 173.1 of Spain's Criminal Code, according to a report in <em>ESPN.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Initially, they were handed 12 months in prison and three-year stadium ban but it was reduced under a principle which see&nbsp;punishments being truncated for defendants who accept criminal responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This ruling is great news regarding the fight against racism in Spain.&nbsp;It redresses the wrong suffered by Vinicius Junior and sends a clear message to those people who go to a football stadium to hurl abuse," said LaLiga president Javier Tebas after the verdict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I understand that there may be some frustration at the length of time it takes for these sentences to be handed down, but this shows that Spain is a country that guarantees judicial integrity," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-the-19th-time-vinicius-jr-racially-abused-again-during-real-madrid-vs-sevilla-match-649971"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'It was the 19th time...': Vinicius Jr. racially abused again during Real Madrid vs Sevilla match</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>What happened with Vini?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident took place during Real Madrid's 0-1 defeat to Valencia in May last year. The Brazilian identified an individual in the crowd who was racially abusing him, prompting the game to be suspended,.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, Vini took to social media to lash out at the authorities for their 'handling' of such a sensitive issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was not the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition considers it normal, the federation considers it normal and the rivals encourage it,” Vinicius posted on X after the game.</p>

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<p>Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also took note of Vinicius' allegations and joined in to express&nbsp;his support for the player, calling for an end to racism in the sport altogether.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it wasn't to be the end of such incidents against Vini Jr. who was once again racially abused during the match against Sevilla in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, the Brazilian called upon La Liga to take stringent action against the racists. He&nbsp;added that punishing the racists would be the first step in "preparing for the 2030 World Cup".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Vini&nbsp;broke down during a press conference, while talking about racism in Spain. The Brazilian said he only wanted to play football but the racism incidents around him had dwindled his love for the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the first such ruling, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior at Mestalla in May 2023.

In the first such ruling, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior at Mestalla in May 2023. The three fans were found guilty of a crime against moral integrity, aggravated by racially motivated discrimination under under article 173.1 of Spain's Criminal Code, according to a report in ESPN. Initially, they were handed 12 months in prison and three-year stadium ban but it was reduced under a principle which see punishments being truncated for defendants who accept criminal responsibility. "This ruling is great news regarding the fight against racism in Spain. It redresses the wrong suffered by Vinicius Junior and sends a clear message to those people who go to a football stadium to hurl abuse," said LaLiga president Javier Tebas after the verdict. "I understand that there may be some frustration at the length of time it takes for these sentences to be handed down, but this shows that Spain is a country that guarantees judicial integrity," he added. Also read | 'It was the 19th time...': Vinicius Jr. racially abused again during Real Madrid vs Sevilla match What happened with Vini? The incident took place during Real Madrid's 0-1 defeat to Valencia in May last year. The Brazilian identified an individual in the crowd who was racially abusing him, prompting the game to be suspended,. After the match, Vini took to social media to lash out at the authorities for their 'handling' of such a sensitive issue. “It was not the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition considers it normal, the federation considers it normal and the rivals encourage it,” Vinicius posted on X after the game. Não foi a primeira vez, nem a segunda e nem a terceira. O racismo é o normal na La Liga. A competição acha normal, a Federação também e os adversários incentivam. Lamento muito. O campeonato que já foi de Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano e Messi hoje é dos racistas. Uma nação… — Vini Jr. (@vinijr) May 21, 2023 × Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also took note of Vinicius' allegations and joined in to express his support for the player, calling for an end to racism in the sport altogether. However, it wasn't to be the end of such incidents against Vini Jr. who was once again racially abused during the match against Sevilla in October. After the match, the Brazilian called upon La Liga to take stringent action against the racists. He added that punishing the racists would be the first step in "preparing for the 2030 World Cup". Earlier this year, Vini broke down during a press conference, while talking about racism in Spain. The Brazilian said he only wanted to play football but the racism incidents around him had dwindled his love for the game. (With inputs from agencies)

Fans handed prison sentence and stadium ban for racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

<p>Real Madrid have announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, bringing an end to a footballing transfer saga that has spanned years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement for which he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," read the announcement&nbsp;by the club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mbappe took to social media and claimed that&nbsp;the move was "a dream come true" for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So happy and proud to join the club of my dream @realmadrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support," Mbappe said.</p>

<p>The Frenchman is expected to $38 million a season, according to reports in Spain.</p>

<p>The news of football's 'worst-kept secret' comes a couple of days after Madrid won their record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title. Earlier on Monday (Jun 3), Mbappe could be heard talking to French President&nbsp;Emmanuel Macron where he revealed that Madrid would unveil him later in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mbappe departs PSG on a free transfer, meaning the French club will lose huge money on a player for whom they rejected&nbsp;over $200 million offer from Madrid in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madrid may have waited a few more days to make the announcement but fastracked the process due to France coach Didier Deschamps wanting his captain's future resolved before the start of the Euros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Mbappe could only be presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu in mid-July as France is expected to go the distance in the continental championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/kylian-mbappes-olympic-dreams-quashed-by-real-madrid-reveals-france-coach-thierry-henry-728291"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Kylian Mbappe’s Olympics dream quashed by Real Madrid, reveals France coach Thierry Henry</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Mbappe joins Galacticos&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Mbappe will be joining a stacked Madrid forward line that currently is being led by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. With the likes of Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Joselu already in place and Endrick yet to come from Palmeiras, Madrid could be set to dominate world football for years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madrid have already made it clear that Mbappe is their crown jewel as the board rejected France Under 21 manager Thierry Henry's request to release the player for the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Real Madrid were really straightforward about the Olympics.&nbsp;The last time I received so many rejections was at the university. There have not even been negotiations. You go, you ask, they say no and you leave," said Henry in a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams in the men's competition are restricted to players aged 23 and under, but they can name a maximum of three overage&nbsp;players in the squad, which means 25-year-old Mbappe could have been included in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Real Madrid have announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, bringing an end to a footballing transfer saga that has spanned years.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, bringing an end to a footballing transfer saga that has spanned years. "Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement for which he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," read the announcement by the club. Mbappe took to social media and claimed that the move was "a dream come true" for him. "So happy and proud to join the club of my dream @realmadrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support," Mbappe said. The Frenchman is expected to $38 million a season, according to reports in Spain. The news of football's 'worst-kept secret' comes a couple of days after Madrid won their record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title. Earlier on Monday (Jun 3), Mbappe could be heard talking to French President Emmanuel Macron where he revealed that Madrid would unveil him later in the evening. Comunicado oficial: Mbappé.#RealMadrid — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024 × Mbappe departs PSG on a free transfer, meaning the French club will lose huge money on a player for whom they rejected over $200 million offer from Madrid in 2021. Madrid may have waited a few more days to make the announcement but fastracked the process due to France coach Didier Deschamps wanting his captain's future resolved before the start of the Euros. However, Mbappe could only be presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu in mid-July as France is expected to go the distance in the continental championship. Also read | Kylian Mbappe’s Olympics dream quashed by Real Madrid, reveals France coach Thierry Henry Mbappe joins Galacticos Mbappe will be joining a stacked Madrid forward line that currently is being led by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. With the likes of Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Joselu already in place and Endrick yet to come from Palmeiras, Madrid could be set to dominate world football for years to come. Madrid have already made it clear that Mbappe is their crown jewel as the board rejected France Under 21 manager Thierry Henry's request to release the player for the Paris Olympics. "Real Madrid were really straightforward about the Olympics. The last time I received so many rejections was at the university. There have not even been negotiations. You go, you ask, they say no and you leave," said Henry in a press conference. Teams in the men's competition are restricted to players aged 23 and under, but they can name a maximum of three overage players in the squad, which means 25-year-old Mbappe could have been included in the squad. (With inputs from agencies)

Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid on five-year deal after dramatic transfer saga

<p>The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive.</p>

<p>Israeli commandoes with artillery and tanks are stationed in central Rafah, said the Israeli military, in a statement.&nbsp;The IDF further confirmed that the&nbsp;Israeli military is in central Rafah, which is clearly seen as defiance of&nbsp;international pressure.</p>

<p>The Israeli military had on Wednesday (May 29) said that it had established “operational control” over the border zone with Egypt, called the Philadelphi Corridor.</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's a look at the latest updates:</strong></h2>

<p>1) Spain rejected the "restrictions" which were to be imposed on the activities of its consulate in Jerusalem by Israel after Madrid recognised a Palestinian state, said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. "This morning we sent a 'note verbale' to the Israeli government in which we reject any restriction on the normal activity of the Spanish consulate general in Jerusalem, as its status is guaranteed by international law. This status cannot therefore be changed unilaterally by Israel," he said, adding Madrid had asked Israel "to reverse this decision."</p>

<p>2) Israeli hostage negotiating team's member called Hamas' stance, of negotiating only if the operations in the Gaza Strip end, as "delusional". “It won’t happen. Israel is fighting in Gaza, it will continue to fight in Gaza with all its strength, and if they want a truce for the benefit of Gaza’s residents it must only be through negotiating the release of hostages,” the official said.</p>

<p>3)&nbsp;Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group's rescuers said that a medic was killed and another suffered injuries in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon. "An Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance... One rescuer was martyred and another wounded" in the border town of Naqura, stated the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee, while speaking to AFP.</p>

<p>4)&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the humanitarian situation is still dire in Gaza, especially in terms of aid distribution to civilians. “Rafah remains closed and that’s a real problem,” said Blinken&nbsp;in a press conference in Prague.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5) UN Palestinian refugee agency chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote in an opinion article that Israel "must stop its campaign against UNRWA". The article was published by the New York Times. "The war in Gaza has produced a blatant disregard for the mission of the United Nations, including outrageous attacks on (UNRWA) employees, facilities and operations," said agency chief Lazzarini. He added, "These attacks must stop and the world must act to hold the perpetrators accountable."</p>

<p>6)&nbsp;The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced that till now at least 36,284 people have lost their lives in the territory in more than seven months of the Gaza war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive.

The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive. Israeli commandoes with artillery and tanks are stationed in central Rafah, said the Israeli military, in a statement. The IDF further confirmed that the Israeli military is in central Rafah, which is clearly seen as defiance of international pressure. The Israeli military had on Wednesday (May 29) said that it had established “operational control” over the border zone with Egypt, called the Philadelphi Corridor. Here's a look at the latest updates: 1) Spain rejected the "restrictions" which were to be imposed on the activities of its consulate in Jerusalem by Israel after Madrid recognised a Palestinian state, said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. "This morning we sent a 'note verbale' to the Israeli government in which we reject any restriction on the normal activity of the Spanish consulate general in Jerusalem, as its status is guaranteed by international law. This status cannot therefore be changed unilaterally by Israel," he said, adding Madrid had asked Israel "to reverse this decision." 2) Israeli hostage negotiating team's member called Hamas' stance, of negotiating only if the operations in the Gaza Strip end, as "delusional". “It won’t happen. Israel is fighting in Gaza, it will continue to fight in Gaza with all its strength, and if they want a truce for the benefit of Gaza’s residents it must only be through negotiating the release of hostages,” the official said. 3) Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group's rescuers said that a medic was killed and another suffered injuries in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon. "An Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance... One rescuer was martyred and another wounded" in the border town of Naqura, stated the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee, while speaking to AFP. 4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the humanitarian situation is still dire in Gaza, especially in terms of aid distribution to civilians. “Rafah remains closed and that’s a real problem,” said Blinken in a press conference in Prague. 5) UN Palestinian refugee agency chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote in an opinion article that Israel "must stop its campaign against UNRWA". The article was published by the New York Times. "The war in Gaza has produced a blatant disregard for the mission of the United Nations, including outrageous attacks on (UNRWA) employees, facilities and operations," said agency chief Lazzarini. He added, "These attacks must stop and the world must act to hold the perpetrators accountable." 6) The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced that till now at least 36,284 people have lost their lives in the territory in more than seven months of the Gaza war. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Israel storms into central Rafah, turning a deaf ear to international outcry

<p>A popular tourist spot in the Spanish town of Costa Brava&nbsp;has banned penis suits and sex dolls from bachelor and bachelorette parties, introducing fines of up to €1,500 (approx $1,625).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Platja d'Aro, which is in the middle of Costa Brava, announced that it has banned "clothing representing human genitals", with mayor Maurici Jiménez even saying that he would put a ban on bachelor and bachelorette parties altogether if he could.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the new law bans people from appearing "on the public thoroughfare without clothing or only in their underwear or with clothing or accessories representing human genitals or with dolls or other accessories of a sexual nature".&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the mayor, "These attitudes have an impact on the community's coexistence and we need to fight against them."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The authorities have said that those who would flout the bans would face fines ranging from €300 (£255) to €1,500 (£1,275).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Platja d’Aro is quite a famous destination for pre-wedding celebrations with people flocking there to celebrate brides-to-be and grooms-to-be and their weddings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by The Olive Press mentioned that this seaside town can attract up to 300,000 visitors per weekend.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by local reports, Jiménez stated that sometimes such celebrations "exceed" acceptable norms and the newly formed rule aims to address this by limiting visitor numbers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports mentioned local police commander David Puertas recalling a recent bachelor party event in which the groom was tied to a lamppost in the middle of the street while loud music played. The incident was upsetting for the neighbours.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A popular tourist spot in the Spanish town of Costa Brava has banned penis suits and sex dolls from bachelor and bachelorette parties, introducing fines of up to €1,500 (approx $1,625).

A popular tourist spot in the Spanish town of Costa Brava has banned penis suits and sex dolls from bachelor and bachelorette parties, introducing fines of up to €1,500 (approx $1,625). Platja d'Aro, which is in the middle of Costa Brava, announced that it has banned "clothing representing human genitals", with mayor Maurici Jiménez even saying that he would put a ban on bachelor and bachelorette parties altogether if he could. He said that the new law bans people from appearing "on the public thoroughfare without clothing or only in their underwear or with clothing or accessories representing human genitals or with dolls or other accessories of a sexual nature". According to the mayor, "These attitudes have an impact on the community's coexistence and we need to fight against them." Also read: Lightning strikes iconic skyscrapers in US. Here's what happens next... The authorities have said that those who would flout the bans would face fines ranging from €300 (£255) to €1,500 (£1,275). Platja d’Aro is quite a famous destination for pre-wedding celebrations with people flocking there to celebrate brides-to-be and grooms-to-be and their weddings. A report by The Olive Press mentioned that this seaside town can attract up to 300,000 visitors per weekend. Also read: Trump planning to give White House advisory role to Elon Musk after becoming president Watch: Gravitas: Three black passengers sue American airlines for racial discrimination × As quoted by local reports, Jiménez stated that sometimes such celebrations "exceed" acceptable norms and the newly formed rule aims to address this by limiting visitor numbers. Media reports mentioned local police commander David Puertas recalling a recent bachelor party event in which the groom was tied to a lamppost in the middle of the street while loud music played. The incident was upsetting for the neighbours. (With inputs from agencies)

Penis suits, sex dolls banned from bachelor and bachelorette parties in Spanish town Costa Brava. Here's why

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