Uefa says “the World Cup is not for sale” after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals. ...
Day: July 30, 2026
Middle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pauseMiddle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause
Jordanian military says it intercepted five missiles targeting the kingdom after US military says it hit dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets on Thursday US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening A liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of ...
Thousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfiresThousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfires
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island. ...
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions ‘deteriorate’Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions ‘deteriorate’
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years. ...
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalatesBank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war. ...
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coastWatch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave. ...
Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures revealLarge rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales. ...
Saudi soccer enters an era of prudent spendingSaudi soccer enters an era of prudent spending
The Scene Saudi Arabia’s push to become a global soccer power is evolving on and off the pitch after the country spent huge sums signing up international stars. Saudi clubs have paid roughly $2 billion in transfer fees since summer 2023, comparable to the Spanish league in the same period ...
With SpaceX circling, Verizon figures out successionWith SpaceX circling, Verizon figures out succession
The Scoop Verizon CEO Dan Schulman is getting his house in order, as the telecom industry braces for the ultimate disruptor, Elon Musk, and as the company’s executives fret about the possibility of a sale. Schulman will tap a longtime lieutenant with deal chops, Alfonso Villanueva, to run the telecom ...
Midterm election fears run high, poll findsMidterm election fears run high, poll finds
Majorities of Americans are worried about election officials being coerced, lax ballot security, and voter intimidation leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, according to new polling from Gallup. Nearly seven in 10 US adults worry about politicians pressuring election officials to change results. The number is higher among Democrats, ...