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Spain Opens Preliminary Sex Abuse Probe Over Suspended Chief Luis Rubiales' Kiss

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault". "Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault," a court statement said. They would also contact Hermoso to offer her a chance to file a suit within 15 days, the statement said. The president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), provisionally suspended from his post by FIFA on Saturday, could face an extended sanction if the country's sports court accept complaints against him in a meeting on Monday.

World Athletics Championships Gold Done, But 90m Mark Eludes Neeraj Chopra. Star Opens Up On Hallowed Target

The hunt for the 90-meter throw goes on as Neeraj fell a little short of the mark in the World Athletics Championships 2023 despite clinching the elusive Gold medal. After starting off the final with a foul throw, Neeraj made amends in the following throws, but could only manage the maximum distance of 88.17 meters in his second attempt. Though the effort was good enough to keep his lead intact till the very end to clinch the gold, Neeraj remains unsatisfied with the throw, although elated with the fact that he was able to add another medal to his trophy cabinet.

What are your rights if your flight is delayed or cancelled in air traffic control chaos

Thousands of flights have been disrupted today after a technical fault caused major disruption to air traffic control. Passengers across the UK and abroad have found their flights either delayed or called due to the issue.

'I was out with friends and then I woke up in a hospital bed being told I'd have to learn to eat and walk again'

A man given just 24 hours to live after a horror e-bike accident has defied the odds after learning to walk and eat again.

The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival

"Each concert programme includes a young performer," explained Fuad Ibrahimov, the the artistic director of the Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra.

"No Pakistan-India Rivalry...": Arshad Nadeem After Neeraj Chopra Pipped Him For World Championships Gold

In Arshad Nadeem, India's Neeraj Chopra will have tough competition for the gold medal at Paris Olympics, but the Pakistani ace says for now both are just "very happy" to call the shots in a sport once dominated by the Europeans. In cricket-crazy Pakistan, Nadeem has become the toast of the nation after becoming its first athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Nadeem bagged silver in the men's javelin thrown final in Budapest on Sunday, as Olympic champion Chopra won the gold medal.

Spanish labour minister denounces 'systemic chauvinism' after soccer chief kiss

MADRID : Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Monday male chauvinism was "systemic" in the country and had been shown in its worst form when national soccer chief Luis Rubiales grabbed and kissed World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips last week.

Manchester Airport latest as UK airspace hit by air traffic control failure with flights across country grounded

Passengers using Manchester Airport have been warned they could face delays after UK airspace was affected by a technical fault. National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the country’s leading provider of air traffic control services, said it is experiencing a 'technical issue' and has applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety.

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Spain Opens Preliminary Sex Abuse Probe Over Suspended Chief Luis Rubiales' Kiss

World Athletics Championships Gold Done, But 90m Mark Eludes Neeraj Chopra. Star Opens Up On Hallowed Target

What are your rights if your flight is delayed or cancelled in air traffic control chaos

'I was out with friends and then I woke up in a hospital bed being told I'd have to learn to eat and walk again'

The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival

"No Pakistan-India Rivalry...": Arshad Nadeem After Neeraj Chopra Pipped Him For World Championships Gold

Spanish labour minister denounces 'systemic chauvinism' after soccer chief kiss

Manchester Airport latest as UK airspace hit by air traffic control failure with flights across country grounded