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Sustainability has become a key issue in bidding processes for major events, given the damaging environmental impact of such tournaments.

The open letter calling for his release featured film A-listers Josh O’Connor, Benedict Cumberbatch and Javier Bardem, as well as musicians Fontaines D.C. and Sting.

At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers, who in turn contract to others, amid ever-tighter margins and scant oversight of labour conditions.

Like many others across the flood-hit region, she said she was astonished by how quickly the water had arrived.

In his book, the 87-year-old former monarch reflects on well-known moments from Spain's history as well as his extramarital affairs and financial scandals.