Football’s governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups. ...
Day: July 31, 2026
Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It’s been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino’s funding plan – what happens now, and can Fifa’s president survive? ...
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income taxAndy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to “every postcode” but critics say the plans lack detail. ...
Crews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better positionCrews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better position
The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says “the situation appears to be stabilising” but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene. ...
Watch: Thick smoke and flames as crews tackle Suffolk wildfireWatch: Thick smoke and flames as crews tackle Suffolk wildfire
Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Suffolk coast, where a major incident is declared. ...
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to HeathrowBritish Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings. ...
US State Dept. mislabels every country on Africa mapUS State Dept. mislabels every country on Africa map
The US State Department mislabeled every country on a map of Africa displayed during a presentation at a global AIDS conference in Brazil this week. The map, which Reuters suggested was made with OpenAI tools, showed Nigeria as landlocked, misplaced Mozambique in the Horn of Africa, and relocated Ivory Coast ...
Gulf states push China to restrain IranGulf states push China to restrain Iran
Gulf states are pushing for China to rein in Iran as doubts grow about the US’ ability to end the five-month conflict. The Gulf is hoping that Beijing will use its economic clout to steer Tehran to a negotiated deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as fresh strikes ...
Europe revolts against FIFA planEurope revolts against FIFA plan
Europe’s soccer federation voted to boycott the World Cup on Thursday, after FIFA moved to spin off its commercial rights to private investors. The $20 billion plan blindsided the soccer world: UEFA said its boycott of all FIFA competitions will persist as “long as these proposals remain alive.” FIFA’s North ...
Meta plunges on AI spending scrutinyMeta plunges on AI spending scrutiny
Meta’s stock plunged 8% Thursday, continuing its historic losing streak after lackluster earnings and revenue projections dimmed investor confidence in CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s AI vision. The company, which is pushing more premium social media services to fund its eye-watering AI bills, could enter negative free cash flow for the first ...