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- Search resumes for British professional surfer missing off Portugal coast
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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.
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Israeli forces have intensified operations in the Jordan Valley, damaging Palestinian farms and isolating communities with the construction of the ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier. Land seizures have escalated, disrupting access to water and resources, significantly impacting local agricultural production and livelihoods.
Seven Greek islands, including Astypalaia, declare drought conditions and rely on bottled water, prompting hotel owners to incentivise guests to save water.
Budget airlines increase flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, amid controversial tourism development that challenges international law and local sovereignty issues.
A 17-year-old boy from Hampton, London, drowned while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip, with investigations ongoing, according to police.
Tit-for-tat strikes have reignited as the US and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns in “As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?”
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