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The search continues for British surfer Arran Strong, 28, who went missing while paddleboarding near Arrifana beach, Portugal, after separating from his board.
FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new unit managing World Cup events, intended to raise $4.2 billion, following significant opposition from member associations, particularly UEFA. President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the divisions the plan caused and confirmed the project’s discontinuation.
FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, stated staff were misled regarding President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup profit stakes to private equity. Lamour advocated against the proposal, highlighting the need for transparent decision-making within the organisation, following the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
Wildfires in southern Spain have resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including a British man who died while speaking to his wife during the evacuation.
Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74, confirmed by the Amiri Diwan. Ruling from 1995 to 2013, he was instrumental in transforming Qatar into a significant global player, particularly as the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas.
US President Donald Trump announced the continuation of talks with Iran amidst renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the ceasefire is over after recent clashes.
Indiana man Christopher Peden, 36, faces felony arson charges after allegedly severing his own genitals and setting fire to his mother’s garage.
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa, has died after competing in three matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African Football Players Union confirmed his passing, stating it is a significant loss to both his family and the football community. No cause of death has been disclosed.
Police renew appeal for information on the 1987 murder of Antoinette Smith, who vanished after a David Bowie concert in Co Meath, as families seek answers.
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