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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.
Migrants from Morocco are overwhelming police in Ceuta, Spain, with 2,000 to 3,000 people crossing by sea, prompting calls for military assistance.
Ukraine has enacted a significant overhaul of its military leadership, replacing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii during a period of increased military effectiveness against Russia. This unprecedented change coincides with record Russian casualties and strategic discussions within Ukraine’s defence planning.
Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, the governor of Ardahan, has been dismissed after controversy arose over his tight cycling clothing during a public event.
Authorities investigate alleged arson in southern Italy, where live cats are reportedly being used to start wildfires, triggering a criminal complaint.
Ukraine executed a drone strike on Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, resulting in one death and multiple injuries as regional officials report widespread damage.
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout implicated in the Epstein files, has been found dead at his home near Paris, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Karen Carter, who was found stabbed to death in her Dordogne home following a wine tasting in April 2025.
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