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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.
A cliff collapse near Miramar lighthouse in Biarritz has resulted in one confirmed death, with search efforts ongoing for a missing diver believed to be dead.
Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, asserts that Israel’s campaign is generating urgency for Lebanon to address Hezbollah. He claims that successfully dismantling the group could pave the way for a “beautiful peace” between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned vessels against using an “unapproved” route through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it was created without Tehran’s consent. Officials insist that ships must comply with Iranian-designated corridors or face enforcement actions. Meanwhile, five South Korean vessels recently transited safely through the strait.
Vladimir Putin relocates an air defence system closer to Moscow’s oil refinery following significant damage from a recent Ukrainian drone attack that injured 17 people.
A French doctor has tested positive for Ebola after returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting health authorities to trace potential contacts.
Israeli attacks in Gaza and the occupied West Bank have resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, including a 12-year-old child in al-Mawasi, during a drone strike. This occurred amid reports of ongoing violations of a ceasefire, with over 73,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023.
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