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Wales has become the first football federation to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA President for the 2027-2031 term, following the cancellation of a controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The Football Association of Wales cited governance failures as the reason for its decision.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens for the manslaughter of British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase on July 18.
Japan and the United States have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, which has fallen to 40-year lows. The Japanese Ministry of Finance stated the action addresses excessive volatility, with further measures possible. US President Donald Trump characterised the intervention as a sign of friendship and economic support.
An Air India Express Boeing 737 Max made a hard landing at Phuket airport, damaging its nose wheel. Passengers experienced a terrifying arrival as the aircraft left a trail of smoke on the tarmac. Emergency services attended to the situation, and flights resumed later that day.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Iranian forces escalated missile and drone attacks on regional targets, impacting NATO airspace. European nations remain vigilant as NATO enhances its defensive posture amid rising tensions and potential threats.
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for global oil markets as Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco’s CEO, Amin Nasser, cites the ongoing crisis as unprecedented. The situation could drastically impact the global economy; observe developments closely.
Six people have been killed in a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, believed to have been started by a passenger who set himself alight. Three others sustained severe injuries. An investigation is underway by local authorities. Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed condolences.
Lost Nazi cipher manuals for the SG-41 machine, more advanced than Enigma, have been discovered in Prague after over 80 years. Researchers Eugen Antal, Carola Dahlke, and Robert Jahn found these documents in Czech archives and are analysing them to clarify the cipher’s operation.
The US has destroyed ten Iranian boats laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. This action follows rising oil prices affected by sea mining activities. President Donald Trump emphasised the need for Iran to remove any placed mines immediately.
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