
Future of Spanish FA president still in question
Prosecutors in Spain are examining whether the head of the national football federation sexually assaulted a World Cup winning player when he kissed her
Spain's football federation is holding an extraordinary meeting today in response to the controversy surrounding its president Luis Rubiales caused outrage when he kissed the Spanish player, Jenni Hermoso, on the lips after the national team won the women's World Cup. Hermoso says she did not consent to the kiss. Spanish prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation. They're looking into whether it amounts to sexual assault. We speak to our correspondent in Madrid to get the latest developments.
France has announced that Pupils will be banned from wearing abayas, loose-fitting full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in France's state-run schools. We speak to our reporter in Paris and hear reaction from people on both sides of the debate.
We continue our look at migration - starting with the African continent. According to UN figures, African migration has been on a steady upward trajectory for the past two decades, with a 30-percent increase from 2010. The majority of people are migrating within the continent; however there are also many who are looking to move to countries in Europe, Asia and North America. We hear a conversation with three young highly skilled professionals who are looking to move for better opportunities.
Presenter: Lukwesa Burak
(Photo: Fans hold banners in support of Spain's Jennifer Hermoso, Spain - August 26, 2023. Credit: Reuters)
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