Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA’s World Cup investment plan? What to know
How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.
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Peru’s ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
‘She is buried in nature now’: Ransom notes released in hunt for kidnapper of TV star’s mother
Police investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, have released early ransom notes in the hunt for her suspected
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little
Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.
Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem makes early exit.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ installation
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has dropped its case against a former Olympic canoeist charged in connection with damage to the Reflecting Pool, acknowledging their
WNBA star Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife Cherelle Griner
WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce after eight years of marriage.
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage film
Netflix is being sued for $105m (£78m) by a film producer after a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from its Hollywood
‘Do not play games’: Ransom notes released in hunt for kidnapper of TV star’s mother
Police investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, have released early ransom notes in the hunt for her suspected
At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.
Does FIFA need private investment?
The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.
Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27
Dozens also injured in accident outside the country’s capital Algiers.
Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.