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“I Shouldn’t Have Been Kissed by My Boss,” Spain’s Hermoso Testifies in Rubiales Case

In a dramatic courtroom scene, Spanish women’s World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso stood firmly against former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. Her testimony, delivered with earnest conviction, addressed the repercussions of the controversial kiss that ignited a national conversation about sexism within the sports arena. “I realized it was my boss kissing me, and that should never transpire in any professional or social environment,” Hermoso recounted, reflecting on the incident that was witnessed by millions during…

Spain’s Prime Minister Emphasizes Need for Post-Recovery Discussion on Flood Catastrophe

Spain is currently grappling with the aftermath of its deadliest floods in decades, sparking intense frustration directed toward the ruling class. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has emphasized that any political discussions regarding accountability will need to be postponed until the country begins its recovery from this catastrophic event. In light of the devastation caused by the disaster on October 29, which claimed 222 lives, the government has introduced a substantial new aid package amounting to nearly €3.8 billion. As…

Satellite Imagery Captures the Harrowing Aftermath of Spain’s Devastation

Recent satellite images of Spain's Valencia region vividly illustrate the immense destruction wrought by catastrophic flooding. Captured by the commercial earth imaging company Planet Labs, these photos were taken in the aftermath of a torrential storm system that unleashed an astonishing amount of rainfall—equivalent to an entire year’s worth—across southeastern Spain within just a few hours, specifically from the day after Tuesday. Tragically, the disaster has claimed at least 211 lives, marking it as one of the most…

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