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- AFC calls for transparency after FIFA drops investment plan for World Cup
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- Search resumes for British professional surfer missing off Portugal coast
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed FIFA’s decision to cancel plans for a private stake sale in the World Cup. AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa emphasised the importance of transparent consultation on any future initiatives affecting global football governance.
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.
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasiia Berezovska as the primary suspect in a bombing in Monaco that injured construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family. Authorities seek her arrest based on charges of attempted murder and using an explosive device, with an investigation into potential accomplices ongoing.
A Ukrainian woman is suspected of detonating a bomb that injured a billionaire and his family in Monaco, with Interpol set to issue a Most Wanted red notice.
Temperatures across Europe have reached unprecedented levels this summer, with heatwaves contributing to illness and infrastructure failures. In France, an average temperature of 29.8C led to an estimated 1,000 excess deaths. Experts predict such extremes may become the norm, influenced by climate change and historical emissions.
Russia’s shadow fleet has launched hundreds of drones across Britain and Europe, targeting key sites including airports and military bases, according to a report.
Detectives are investigating potential connections between the murder of Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla and three other bodies found in suitcases in Pattaya.
A late penalty awarded to Belgium following a VAR review ended Senegal’s World Cup campaign, resulting in a 3-2 defeat after leading 2-0. The decision drew widespread criticism, with analysts arguing the challenge did not warrant VAR intervention and questioning the integrity of the match.
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