After 12 days of captivity, Luis Manuel Díaz, the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz, has been released by the National Liberation Army (ELN). The Colombian government's delegation, which is currently in peace negotiations with the ELN, announced the release and thanked the ELN for their cooperation. The international community has welcomed the news, and the younger Diaz has expressed his relief and gratitude for his father's release.
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FIFA has handed down a three-year ban to former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included forcibly kissing a player on the lips. The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of Rubiales’ behavior and the need for more stringent regulations to protect players. FIFA’s decision to ban Rubiales is a clear indication that it takes such matters seriously and is committed to upholding the principles of “fair play, loyalty and integrity” in the sport.
Britney Spears is set to release her memoir, "The Woman in Me," which reveals shocking details about her life during her 13-year court-ordered conservatorship. It includes her admission that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, as well as her account of making out with dancer Wade Robson. The book also discusses how her life was controlled by others, including her medication, and is set to be released on March 30.
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a fire that broke out in a nightclub in Murcia, Spain on Sunday morning. 40 firefighters and 12 vehicles were deployed to tackle the blaze, while police and emergency services worked to secure the interior of the club. The city council declared three days of mourning with flags flown at half-staff on public buildings throughout the region.
A man was arrested after a shooting at a protest in Española, New Mexico, left one person injured. The altercation occurred in front of the county's offices, where a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate was to have been displayed. The suspect, Ryan Martinez, 23, was taken into custody and the victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The shooting is under investigation by the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office and the New Mexico State Police.
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in taxes on her 2018 income, and she is due to be tried in Barcelona on Nov. 20 in a separate case for allegedly failing to pay $15.4 million in taxes. Shakira's lawyer has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that all taxes due in Spain have been paid and that she has always complied with her fiscal obligations. This is not the first time Shakira has been accused of tax evasion.
Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a journalist while she was live on air. Isa Balado, a reporter for Spanish broadcaster Cuatro, was reporting on an armed robbery when the man walked up behind her and appeared to touch her bottom. The incident has sparked outrage from government ministers and an investigation is underway, with the Spanish government calling for tougher measures to protect journalists from similar attacks.