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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.
Andy Burnham will officially become the UK’s prime minister on Monday after winning the Labour leadership following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Known as the “King of the North”, Burnham previously served as the mayor of Greater Manchester and now faces significant challenges, including economic issues.
Toshiaki Fushimi, a former Olympic silver medallist, died aged 50 following a crash at the Matsusaka Keirin tournament, suffering severe injuries.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the US amid a UK investigation into multiple sexual offences, facing a total of 38 new charges involving seven alleged victims.
A family of three has died after falling from Germany’s tallest observation tower in the Harz Mountains, with police confirming no technical defect or third-party negligence.
Emergency workers rescued a 79-year-old man after he was lost for nine days on Sakhalin Island, where he struggled to find his way to safety.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 5,000, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirming 5,069 fatalities, primarily in La Guaira. As recovery efforts continue, approximately 20,000 people remain displaced. Concurrently, the IMF has released $346 million in emergency funds for humanitarian aid.
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