Adele stops Las Vegas show to defend standing fan Juan Pablo
Adele has halted one of her shows mid-song to defend a standing fan she thought was being "bothered" by security guards.
The British singer, 35, who is partway through her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, stopped singing Water Under The Bridge to speak directly to a male fan after he was approached by fellow concert-goers and two security guards.
The fan, Juan Pablo, who was filming himself on a selfie stick during the show, later shared a short video on TikTok of the moments before and after Adele defended his right "to have fun".
In the video, a female audience member can be seen approaching the fan, who is standing and singing along with the songs, and appears to ask him to sit down.
The fan does sit down, but a short while later - as Adele leads into her next song saying "You can stand up now darling" - he jumps up from his seat, at which point two other security guards approach him.
One guard says: "Look behind you, everybody's upset," to which the fan responds, "I'll stay calm".
His friend, sitting next to him, asks: "We can sing though, right?"
It's at this point, that Adele stops singing and intervenes, saying: "What is going on with that young fan there who's been bothered so much since I've been on for standing up?
"Can you leave him alone, please?
"They won't bother you anymore, darling. You enjoy the show.
"He's here to have fun, all of you are here to have fun."
At that point, the third security guard to approach the situation, appearing to respond to Adele's request, tells the fan: "You don't have to sit down, you're fine, stay here," telling the other two security guards: "It's all done" and signaling for them to move away.
'I'm sorry I didn't respond'
Posting two videos of the incident on TikTok - of the same moment captured from different angles - the fan also gave a message to the singer, writing: "Adele thank you so much for this breath-taking night and for standing up for me so that I could live your concert as it should be.
"I'm also sorry that I didn't respond back to anything you asked me. you started talking to me and I literally stopped breathing."
He went on to say he had been planning his attendance at the concert for over a year and hit out at "the haters" who tried to make him sit down.
He went on: "I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that I was in the same room as Adele, sang every song with her, and she even stopped the show to defend me.
"I did not expect everyone in my section to be mad at me for having the time of my life and wanting to stand up and sing with her but I honestly did not care at all about what anyone was saying to me I just was in awe with the masterpiece I was watching with my own eyes. I did not have time for them haters."
He has since told US entertainment website TMZ he has no regrets about standing up, and that people behind him who were blocked should just have stood up too.
He also said he later had a selfie taken with one of the security guards.
Earlier this year, in a similar fashion, Taylor Swift halted mid-chorus during Bad Blood during a Philadelphia performance of her Eras tour to reprimand a security guard for their interaction with a female fan.
It comes amid a host of incidents during concerts, film screenings, and play performances, with singers hit by objects thrown from the crowd, and audience members ejected from theatres due to loud and disruptive behavior.
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Russia pledges to give BAE's business 'attention'
Russia has said that BAE System's new business in Ukraine will be an "object of special attention" for its military.
The UK defence giant has signed deals to ramp up weapons and equipment supplies to Kyiv, which include ultimately producing light artillery in the country.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russians saw the move "in a negative light".
BAE has made much of the arms the UK and other nations have sent to Ukraine.
Since Russia's invasion of the country in February 2022, Britain has become a major defence supplier to Ukraine.
The BBC understands that BAE has not yet opened an office or factory in Ukraine but is in discussions about potentially doing so.
The firm said the move will allow it to work directly with Ukraine to explore potential partners and produce some weapons there.
"The development of our own weapons production is a top priority," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Mr Zelensky made the announcement after holding a meeting with BAE's chief executive Charles Woodburn.
"Signing the agreements and establishing a legal entity in Ukraine builds on our existing trust and support and paves the way for us to work together to provide more direct support to the Ukrainian armed forces," said Mr. Woodburn.
But Mr Peskov responded to the decision saying: "We of course see it in a negative light, and any facilities for the production of weaponry, particularly if that weaponry shoots at us, do of course become an object of special attention for our military".
Interfax news agency said the Kremlin's spokesman said foreign arms production in Ukraine "cannot fundamentally change the situation".
"It also cannot in any way influence the predetermined successful outcome and completion of the special military operation," he added
Ukraine and Sweden signed a statement of intent to strengthen cooperation in the production, operation, training and servicing of CV90 armoured vehicles, which are currently produced by BAE Systems' Hägglunds business in Sweden.
Mr Zelensky said in May that Kyiv and BAE were working on a plan for the company to open an office in Ukraine.
Kyiv is eager to boost its supplies of weapons and other military equipment, as well as create jobs in an economy hit hard by the war.
BAE, which has seen its share price jump by more than 75% since February 2022, is already providing training and repair services to Ukraine's military.
The multinational arms, security and aerospace company employs 93,000 people in about 40 countries around the world.
It is Europe's biggest defence contractor with annual sales of more than £23bn and almost £2.5bn in profits last year.
Source- BBC
Haaland nets hat trick as Man City beat Fulham after disputed goal
Erling Haaland scored a second-half hat trick as Manchester City extended their perfect start to the English Premier League with a 5-1 home victory over Fulham on Saturday.
Two days after being named UEFA Player of the Year, Haaland's treble helped City pull away from a Fulham team that drew at Arsenal last weekend and knocked Tottenham out of the League Cup in midweek.
City took a first-half lead through Julian Alvarez before Tim Ream equalized for Fulham. The game then turned on a disputed goal for the hosts just before halftime that had Fulham fuming as they left the field for the break.
Nathan Ake's headed goal was allowed to stand even though Manuel Akanji stood in an offside position and in goalkeeper Bernd Leno's field of vision as he jumped over the ball.
City, and notably Haaland, made that goal less of a talking point with a dominant display after the break to secure another win for absent manager Pep Guardiola, who continues to recuperate following back surgery.
After a hesitant start, City took the lead just after the half-hour mark when Haaland raced onto a pass from Mateo Kovacic and swiped the ball across the area for Alvarez to stab home.
The advantage lasted just two minutes. Fulham's Raul Jimenez lashed a shot at goal from a corner and Ream pounced on the rebound for a tap-in at the far post.
City regained the advantage from a corner after Ake planted a firm header into the bottom corner.
Fulham argued that Akanji’s movements impacted Leno and their protests were long and hard, even continuing after a VAR review concluded the goal should stand.
Manager Marco Silva was furious on the touchline and the players were still disputing the decision after the ball was placed in the center circle for the restart. Referee Michael Oliver did not back down and Silva was shown a fourth yellow card of the season.
The stormy end to the first half appeared to take its toll on Fulham as City moved through the gears in the second period.
Haaland made it 3-1 just before the hour with a clinical low finish after Alvarez put him through on goal with a quick flick, and the striker converted a penalty before completing his hat trick in injury time by turning home following good work by substitute Sergio Gomez.
Source- BBC
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy.
People signed up for its subscription service, X Premium, can choose to provide a selfie and photo ID for verification.
The policy also states X may collect employment and educational history.
This would be to "recommend potential jobs for you, to share with potential employers when you apply for a job".
There has been speculation that X may want to offer recruitment services.
In May, X Corp acquired a tech recruiting service called Laskie, according to reports. It was the first takeover of a company since Elon Musk bought Twitter, as it was then known, last year for $44bn (£34.7bn)
The new privacy policy will come into force on 29 September.
It states: "We may collect and use your personal information (such as your employment history, educational history, employment preferences, skills and abilities, job search activity and engagement, and so on) to recommend potential jobs for you, to share with potential employers when you apply for a job, to enable employers to find potential candidates, and to show you more relevant advertising."
Liberty Vittert, professor of the practice of data science at Washington University in St. Louis, said the move is in line with X's attempt to establish "more targeted and individual experiences for users" and rival platforms such as LinkedIn.
But she said the shift was one user "should absolutely be wary of", warning it could be misused by employers in ways such as using tweets, retweets or accounts followed to make decisions about a job.
Dr Stephanie Hare, tech ethics researcher says the data collection "is a massive data grab, though with your consent" and as this is not compulsory for users she doesn't believe the move is upsetting from a civil liberties standpoint.
According to X, the collection of biometric data - a term that covers data relating to a person's physical attributes such as a facial scan or fingerprint - is for X Premium users.
The company told the BBC: "X will give the option to provide their government ID, combined with a selfie, to add a verification layer.
"Biometric data may be extracted from both the government ID and the selfie image for matching purposes. This will additionally help us tie, for those who choose, an account to a real person by processing their government-issued ID. This will also help X fight impersonation attempts and make the platform more secure."
Mr Musk has also reiterated X's plans to give users the option to make video and audio calls. He said the feature "works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC" and that no phone number would be needed.
"X is the effective global address book", he claimed.
However, there was no date given for when the new calling feature would be available.
TikTok already collects biometric data in the United States.
"We may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information as defined under U.S. laws, such as faceprints and voiceprints," the company says in its privacy policy.
However, last year in a Senate hearing, TikTok's then-chief operating officer, Vanessa Pappas, said the company did not use "any sort of facial, voice or audio, or body recognition that would identify an individual."
Mr. Musk has an ambition to turn X into an "everything app", a one-stop-shop for various services, as part of that the addition of extra features, and extra updates to the privacy policy to enable them, may well continue.
Source- BBC
Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault
Thousands of air passengers have been suffering long delays and cancellations after a "technical issue" hit UK air traffic control systems.
Holidaymakers are stuck all over the UK and abroad after National Air Traffic Services (Nats) reduced traffic flow.
Airlines and airports warned there were still "significant delays" despite the issue having later been fixed.
One passenger told BBC News he could be waiting until the early hours for his delayed flight to return to the UK.
Nats confirmed the fault just after midday on Monday before it announced at 15:15 BST that it had identified and remedied the issue that was affecting UK airspace.
Several airports across the UK, and airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and TUI, warned passengers of delays and cancellations.
British Airways said the air traffic control issue had caused "significant and unavoidable delays and cancellations" and apologised for the huge inconvenience caused.
It has advised customers on short-haul services not to travel to the airport without checking their flight is still running.
The airline added customers due to travel on Monday and Tuesday may be able to move their flights free of charge to a later date.
Ryanair said it had been forced to delay or cancel a number of flights, and Jet2 said all its flights to and from the UK were expected to experience significant delays.
It said it had cancelled some outbound flights on Monday and was reviewing Tuesday's schedule - but said passengers for Tuesday's flights should travel to the airport as usual unless they were advised otherwise.
Alastair Rosenschein, a former British Airways pilot and now an aviation consultant, called the disruption "huge" - and said the equivalent for cars would be if every road was closed in the country.
Chris Wroe told BBC News he and his family were waiting at an airport in the Netherlands for his delayed British Airways flight back to London.
"On the app, it's saying departure at 2 am tomorrow," the father, who is travelling with a one-year-old, said. "Staff at check-in just said it's an indefinite delay."
Cricket journalist Rory Dollard said he and his family faced being stuck in France for up to six days after his Ryanair flight was cancelled.
The father, from Skipton, North Yorkshire, is stuck at an airport in Bergerac with his wife and children, aged 10 and eight.
He said: "I've never been in a situation like this before and because of the language barrier, it's hard to work out exactly who's responsible for which part of the cost.
"If you need to find a hotel for the next five/six nights, who's paying for this? Is it Ryanair? Is it your insurer? Is it somebody else?"
Cirium, an aviation data firm, said 3,049 flights would have been due to depart from UK airports on Monday, and a further 3,054 flights scheduled to arrive.
As of 14:30 BST, its data showed that 232 departing fights had been cancelled, which it said was equivalent to 8% of all departures, and 271, or 9%, of incoming flights.
Travel journalist Simon Calder told BBC News that Bank Holiday Monday is one of the busiest days of the year, as many people return from long weekend trips abroad - pointing out that the UK's Heathrow Airport is the busiest two-runway airport in the world. At the same time, Gatwick is the world's busiest single-runway airport.
Ryanair said it had been "forced to delay/cancel a number of flights", while Wizz Air also warned of "heavy delays and possible cancellations".
Manchester, Heathrow and Stansted Airports in updated statements said the earlier air traffic control issue was still causing disruption.
They have advised passengers to check the status of their flight before coming to the airport.
Earlier spokespeople for London Luton and Gatwick airports all said they were experiencing issues, and urged customers to contact their airlines.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper advised "passengers should contact their airline for up-to-date flight information" and said he would encourage passengers to read the UK Civil Aviation Authority guidance to be aware of their rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.
The Liberal Democrats had called on the prime minister to convene the emergency response committee Cobra, while Labour said the incident was "extremely concerning".
Nats said the issue was a "flight planning issue" that had affected the system's ability to automatically process flight plans, "meaning that flight plans had to be processed manually which cannot be done at the same volume, hence the requirement for traffic flow restrictions".
Graham Lake, an aviation strategy consultant, told BBC Radio 4 PM: "What we have is a system failure that's caused a revert to a manual system [that] has a much lower capacity for processing aircraft, and so the only way you can keep it safe is to stop aircraft taking off.
"You can't stop the ones that are already airborne, but you stop the ones still on the ground until you've identified and remedied the fault."
He explained the Nat's technical fault was "extremely rare", with the last one being in 2014 attracting an independent inquiry into the cause of the failure.
Source- BBC
Probe launched into Flamingo Air emergency landing
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding an emergency plane crash landing that occurred in The Bahamas, last week.
According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), a Flamingo Air commercial charter aircraft, with registration # C6FLR, was ferrying nine passengers when it crash-landed at Black Point, Exuma at 4 pm on August 24.
There were no injuries.
Source- Loop Caribbean News
FortisTCI hosts third annual Youth Energy Roundtable
FortisTCI hosted its third annual Youth Energy Roundtable on Thursday, August 17, 2023, showcasing the brilliance and critical thinking skills of seven college and university students enrolled in the company's Student Summer Employment Program (SSEP).
The event marked another milestone in FortisTCI's unwavering commitment to empowering the youth to participate in discussions about the future of energy and championing innovative thinking within the energy sector.
This year's roundtable was held at the Company's headquarters in Providenciales under the theme, "Youth as Change Agents." The seven student panelists presented well-researched findings and eloquently articulated perspectives on topics related to the energy transition.
In the first segment of the program, student panelists Evadne Gardiner, Abi-Gaye Miller, Giovanni Astwood, and Jonathan Robinson led the conversation on 'The Energy Workforce of the Future,' with insightful support from FortisTCI energy experts. The company's Senior Vice President of Operations, Devon Cox, Director of People and Culture, Environment, Health, and Safety, Marcus Francis, Vice President of Finance, Corporate Services, and CFO, Aisha Laporte, and Manager of Learning and Development, Robyn Forbes served on the panel discussions. The topics focused on 'Future-proof skills for the Energy Sector' and also highlighted the importance of generational diversity within the industry.
The second segment featured SSEP panelists Danielle Worgs, Avri Forbes, and Saphina Blaise, whose contributions delved into sustainable solutions to modernize the grid,' with a particular focus on 'Battery Energy Storage Technology,' and 'The Role of Youth in a Just Energy Transition'. These student panelists shared the stage with FortisTCI Vice President of Innovation, Technology, and Strategic Planning, Rachell Roullet, Manager of Engineering and Substation Operations Maintenance, Hortnel Johnson, Director of Legal Services, Compliance and Assistant Company Secretary, Alexandria Missick, and Director of Energy Production, Alvejes Desir.
Her Excellency, Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, was also in attendance, along with Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade, Hon. E. Jay Saunders, and Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, Hon. Otis Morris. Commenting on the students' performance at the event, Hon. Morris stated: "The future of Turks and Caicos is surely bright. It is refreshing to see so many young students showcasing their talent and capability to be part of the energy conversation. These students are indeed change agents, and we look forward to the change they will bring about for the sustainable energy future of the TCI for generations to come." Hon. Morris also commended FortisTCI for investing in the country's youth and providing them with opportunities through the FortisTCI SSEP program and the roundtable event.
FortisTCI President and CEO Ruth Forbes reinforced the purpose of the event, which was developed in 2021 as a capstone project to enhance the Company's summer employment program and get students involved in discussions about the future of energy in the TCI. During her remarks, she stated: "We believe in the value these young people bring to the table. We know they are keen to make meaningful contributions, with the right opportunities. We believe in their capacity to challenge the status quo, speak up, and stand out when it matters. We believe in their power to effect change. We believe that the time is always right to do right by our youth and give them the opportunities to shine. That is what the roundtable is about."
The third annual Youth Energy Roundtable builds upon the success of previous years and reaffirms FortisTCI's reputation as a leader in nurturing innovation, empowerment, and collaboration with the youth.
Elton John treated in hospital after falling at home in France
Sir Elton John was taken to hospital after suffering a fall at his house in France.
The star, 76, was kept in hospital overnight and was discharged on Monday.
A statement from his representative said: "We can confirm that following a slip yesterday at his home in the south of France, Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure.
"Following check-ups, he was immediately discharged this morning and is now back at home and in good health."
Along with his husband David Furnish and their two children, Sir Elton has been in France following the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in July.
He was seen on 22 August enjoying a day on his luxurious superyacht, accompanied by a gathering of A-list friends in St Tropez, south of France.
Sir Elton was also spotted having dinner with Kevin Spacey in Nice after the actor was cleared of sex attacks on four men.
The British singer-songwriter has said he might make more music but has chosen to stop doing tours so that he can spend more time with his family.
"Touring is exhausting for me now, and it takes me away from my family and my children," he said, referring to Furnish and their two sons Zachary, 12, and Elijah, 10.
But Sir Elton did also suggest he won't be quitting live performances for good - promising fans that "there may be the odd show" still to come.
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Train strike to hit major events such as Notting Hill Carnival and Reading and Leeds festivals
Rail services across England will be crippled today because of another strike in the deadlocked dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
Around 20,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at 14 train operators are expected to join the walkout.
Trains will start later on Saturday and finish earlier and some areas will have no services, disrupting those traveling to events such as the Notting Hill Carnival in London and the Reading and Leeds Festivals.
The latest stoppage in the row, now in its second year, comes as no progress has been made with rail operators, which the union says are "hamstrung" by the government refusing to give them a mandate to make a revised pay offer.
The RMT is also planning a strike on 2 September, while members of the drivers' union ASLEF are taking strike action on 1 September, threatening serious disruption.
The rail unions are also involved in a dispute over controversial plans to close railway ticket offices, which has also angered passenger groups and those representing elderly and disabled passengers.
More than 460,000 people have responded to a consultation on the plans and a protest is being held opposite Downing Street on 31 August, a day before the consultation ends.
Government 'not serious about settling dispute'
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "The government is not serious about settling this dispute which is leading to further disruption for passengers.
"Rail operators are not being given a mandate to make a new offer that we can put to members in a referendum to settle this dispute."
Some train firms have advised people to travel on Saturday only if necessary.
A Rail Delivery Group spokesperson said: "The industry will be working hard to keep as many services running as possible.
"There is no question the strikes called by the RMT and ASLEF leaderships are deliberately designed to target passengers who want to enjoy various sporting events and festivals during the bank holiday, and at the end of the summer holidays, disrupting their plans, hurting local economies and forcing more cars on to the road."
Full list of train companies affected by the strike:
Avanti West Coast - It plans to run four trains per hour to and from London Euston with one to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Preston respectively.
There will be no service to and from North Wales, Shrewsbury, Blackpool North, Stoke-on-Trent, and Edinburgh.
c2c - The company says services will not be massively impacted but urges customers to check before traveling.
Chiltern Railways - A limited timetable will operate with one train per hour between London Marylebone and Banbury, Oxford and Aylesbury respectively. No services will operate north of Banbury and no trains will call at Wembley Stadium, Northolt Park, South Ruislip, Warwick, Warwick Parkway, Hatton, or Lapworth all day.
CrossCountry - First trains will run later and terminate earlier than usual with no service between Nottingham and Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street.
East Midlands Railway - Largely one train per hour between destinations, including between Nottingham and Sheffield to London St Pancras.
Gatwick Express - The usual non-stop service between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton will not operate.
Great Northern - A limited service across the network, with later starts and earlier finishes, while some stations won't have any services all day.
Great Western Railway - Very limited services to and from destinations, with journeys to be completed by 6.30 p.m.
Greater Anglia - Most routes will have a near regular service, with selected routes affected.
Heathrow Express - It will operate a normal service until around 8.40 pm.
London Northwestern Railway - A limited service will operate between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
LNER - Trains will run but with a reduced timetable to key stations.
Northern - A very limited train service between 8 am and 5 pm from Liverpool to Manchester Airport, Leeds to multiple destinations, and from Darlington to Saltburn.
South Western Railway - Large parts of the network will be closed and trains will run only between 7 am and 7 pm.
Southeastern - No services to London Bridge but this is because of planned engineering work.
Southern - A limited service across the network, with later starts and earlier finishes, while some stations won't have any services all day.
Stansted Express - Most routes will have a near-normal service, with selected routes impacted.
Thameslink - A limited service across the network, with later starts and earlier finishes, while some stations won't have any services all day.
TransPennine Express - A heavily reduced service will operate between Manchester Piccadilly to Scarborough, Preston to Manchester Airport, and Sheffield to Cleethorpes.
West Midlands Railway - A limited service will operate selected routes, between 7 am and 7 pm.
RMT 'cynically targeting bank holiday weekend'
A Department for Transport spokesperson said: "The government has played its part to try and end these disputes by facilitating fair and reasonable pay offers, but union leaders refuse to allow their members to vote on them.
"By cynically targeting the bank holiday weekend, and driving more passengers away from train travel when our railways are already losing £10m a day even without industrial action, the RMT's strikes are damaging its own industry's future."
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Prosecutors open inquiries into whether Spanish FA boss's World Cup kiss was sexual harassment
Prosecutors have opened inquiries into the kiss by Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales, whose mother has gone on hunger strike over the treatment of her son.
Spanish prosecutors announced on Monday they believe the facts of the case may constitute an offence of sexual harassment.
There has been widespread criticism of Mr. Rubiales, 46, after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win.
The prosecutors said Hermoso now has 15 days to formalise the complaint.
The prosecutor's office said: "It was agreed to approach Jenni Hermoso so as to inform her of her rights as a possible victim of the offence of sexual harassment... and to offer her the opportunity should she wish within the next 15 days to file a complaint with the Prosecutors Office of the Spanish High Court."
The prosecutor's office said it opened pre-trial enquiries because of "public statements made by Jenni Hermoso that the sexual act she experienced and was carried out by Mr Rubiales was non-consensual".
Hermoso has said that in "no moment" did she consent to the kiss.
FIFA suspended Mr. Rubiales on Saturday.
In response, the Spanish football federation boss said he would defend himself after his suspension.
A statement released by the Spanish Football Association said: "Luis Rubiales has stated that he will legally defend himself in the competent bodies, he fully trusts FIFA and reiterates that, in this way, he is given the opportunity to begin his defence so that the truth prevails."
He has remained defiant in the face of mounting criticism, saying he's the subject of a "witch hunt" by "false feminists".
Rubiales' mother 'on hunger strike'
Amid the controversy, Mr Rubiales' mother reportedly locked herself in a church on Monday and is going on a hunger strike over the "inhuman and bloody hunt" against her son.
Angeles Bejar told news outlet EFE that she will remain in the Divina Pastora church in the southern Spanish town of Motril "indefinitely, day and night" until the situation is resolved.
She said the "hunt" against her son is "something he does not deserve".
Mr Rubiales' mother has requested that Hermoso "tell the truth" and "maintain the version she had at the beginning of the events".
Ms Bejar also told EFE her son "is incapable of harming anyone" and claimed there was "consent on both sides".
Victor Francos, of the Spanish Sports Council, said at a news conference on Monday: "That is what a mother does for her son. I don't think there is any doubt about that."
He added that he "simply can't imagine" a mother who "does not defend her son".
'Urgent meeting' called
Following days of criticism and calls for Mr Rubiales to quit following the Women's World Cup final, the Spanish football federation called an "extraordinary and urgent" meeting into the situation.
Mr Rubiales was widely expected to resign at a meeting on Friday but instead made a defiant speech, claiming he was the victim of a witch-hunt by "false feminists" and insisting the kiss with Hermoso was consensual.
The federation's interim president Pedro Rocha has called the meeting in Madrid on Monday "to evaluate the situation in which the federation finds itself" and look at "the decisions or actions to be taken," a spokesman said on Sunday.
An internal investigation is also underway after the federation's sexual violence protocol was activated.
Maria Dolores Martinez Madrona, the protocol's protection delegate who is conducting the investigation, said in a statement "We demand the utmost respect for the right to privacy and dignity of every person involved".
Source- Sky News