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Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), stands accused of sexual assault and attempting to coerce Jennifer Hermoso, a prominent Spanish footballer, into declaring that a kiss between them was consensual. The incident, which occurred during the 2023 Women’s World Cup celebrations, sparked outrage and brought to light issues of sexism and inequality in Spanish football. The controversy surrounding Rubiales’ actions overshadowed the Spanish women’s team’s triumph in Australia and galvanized a “Me Too” movement within the sport. Rubiales, along with other RFEF officials, including former women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda, is alleged to have pressured Hermoso to downplay the incident. The prosecution seeks a 2-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales, although a sentence under two years could be commuted to damages if there are no prior convictions. Protesters gathered in Madrid to show their support for Jennifer Hermoso and spe...

A thrilling night of football saw 18 teams battle it out in the final group matchday of the competition’s new format. With a stacked goal tally, the night concluded with the traditional powerhouses remaining undefeated. Liverpool and Barcelona shone as the only teams assured of a spot in the top eight, progressing directly to the round of 16. Despite Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to PSV Eindhoven and Barca’s 2-2 draw with Atalanta, they maintained their first and second rankings, respectively. Joining them in the next round are Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and Lille. Lille, in particular, delivered the performance of the night, thrashing Feyenoord 6-1. Manchester City, the 2023 European champions, faced a challenging first half at the Etihad. However, they bounced back in the second half, with goals from Mateo Kovacic, Joel Ordonez (own goal), and Savinho securing their progression. PSG, starting in 22nd place, swiftly rose to the occasion, racing to...

The tourism sector in Hanoi will assist My Duc District, located on the outskirts of Hanoi, in transforming Huong Pagoda into a national tourist area, as announced by the city’s tourism department. “Hanoi’s Huong Pagoda is a complex of cultural and religious significance, encompassing numerous pagodas, temples, and communal houses. The pagoda is among the 11 special national relics in Vietnam, which hold tremendous value for the development of cultural and spiritual tourism within the Huong Pagoda complex,” stated a representative from the Hanoi Department of Tourism. During the 2023 Tet festival, tourists visited the Huong Pagoda relics complex. Photos: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times In recent years, the management of Huong Pagoda relics has focused on preserving the value of the relics and the landscape while incorporating them into festive activities and services, aiming to attract tourists. In 2023, Huong Pagoda welcomed over one million visitors. “In the upcoming peri...

Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait, Ngo Toan Thang, met with the leaders of City Center supermarket chain on February 4. City Center is one of the leading supermarket chains in Kuwait and aims to access goods from Vietnam. The Ambassador was welcomed by Adel Y. Al-Ghanim, chairman of Alghanim Sons, the parent group, and Jasim Y. Al-Ghanim, CEO of City Center supermarket chain. Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Ngo Toan Thang looks at City Center’s products. Source: World & Vietnam newspaper The City Center supermarket chain was established in 1999 and has a system of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. The largest store covers over 20,000 sqm and City Center currently owns 16 large supermarkets in Kuwait. They are also expanding their influence into the Iraqi market, establishing a strategic presence in the country. During the meeting, the diplomat visited City Center and listened to Adel and Jasim Y. Al-Ghanim share information about the commodity system a...

The highlight of the flower street is a pair of dragon sculptures spanning over 100 meters in honor of the upcoming Year of the Dragon, about a week away. They are the largest-ever zodiac animal mascots to be displayed at the annual event. Construction and decoration of the flower street, themed ‘Spring of Love, Tet Reunion’ this year, began on January 21. The pair of winding dragon mascots and another dragon mascot on the flower street have amazed locals and tourists. Many Tet-themed decorations adorn the flower street. The mascots are made of steel and environmentally-friendly materials, such as bamboo and rattan. The construction time and costs for the mascots increased by five times over previous years when the mascots were made of steel and foam. Three dragon sculptures funded by Viet Dragon Golden Apricot Corporation will be transferred to enterprises or individuals after the flower street is closed at 9:00 pm on February 14. The money collected from the transf...

The Tran Thi Ly Bridge and the Dao Xanh villa area in Hai Chau District, Da Nang, offer a prime vantage point from which to witness the gathering of storks. Some storks wade in the shallow water, while others perch on nearby trees or flutter from branch to branch. A gathering of storks perched along a mound in the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on February 2, 2024. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi Tre Le Huu Hung, a resident of Hai Chau District, noticed the regular presence of storks in the area as he often exercises there. “It’s quite remarkable. Amidst the bustling city streets, there are hundreds of storks calmly searching for food, perching on tree branches,” remarked Hung. “It feels as tranquil as the countryside.” A gathering of storks perched along a mound in the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on February 2, 2024. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi Tre Local residents have observed that the area where the storks gather is abundant in natural v...