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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troopsUS launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military says it launched a “heavy” attack on Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian ballistic missile strikes on American forces. ...
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troopsUS launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes “a powerful response” to Tuesday’s firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan. ...
Saudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran warSaudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation. ...
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flamesFrance fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
“It’s our forest,” one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations. ...