Fifa scraps controversial plan after global outrage | BBC News
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body’s major competitions, following widespread opposition. Infantino said it had become clear the project had “created divisions” that are “no longer in the interest” of its original objective. The Swiss official added:Continue Reading
What caused deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? | Global News Podcast
As Pakistan tries to position itself as a peace broker and diplomatic power in the Middle East, it faces violence and political turmoil at home. Regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been marred by deadly clashes between protestors and security forces. A banned activist movement – the Joint Awami ActionContinue Reading
European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan | BBC News
Uefa’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The decision was made at an emergency meeting called to discuss the proposals announced by Fifa – world football’s governing body – on Tuesday. Uefa,Continue Reading
Firefighters try to stop flare-up of France and Spain wildfires as fourth heatwave begins | BBC News
#France #SpainA fourth heatwave of the summer has begun in Spain and France, with firefighters trying to prevent a flare-up from major wildfires that have only just been brought under control. In Spain, 24,000 people have been told they can return to their homes in the Madrid region, but someContinue Reading
Fauci refuses to answer questions during Covid hearing | BBC News
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci has refused to answer questions at a tense US Senate hearing on Covid-19, saying he feared Republicans would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. He invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution – which says nobody can beContinue Reading
Iran and US trade strikes ending lull in fighting | BBC News
Saudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict. US Central Command said the strikes were against “Iran-aligned terrorists that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed to attack US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure”. Iraq’s paramilitaryContinue Reading
US Senator Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service | BBC News
Dignitaries, lawmakers, and world leaders gathered in Washington on Tuesday for the funeral of longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. After a morning memorial ceremony at the US Capitol, a formal service took place at the Washington National Cathedral. President Traitor 47 led the national tributes, calling Graham a tough senatorContinue Reading
