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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received backing from senior staff at a crisis meeting while apologizing for errors in his failed World Cup stake-sale plan, though calls for his resignation continue from various soccer organizations.
Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds
A scientific analysis found that human-caused climate change made Canada’s severe wildfire conditions twice as likely, with nearly 700 fires currently burning across the country and causing hazardous smoke throughout North America.
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Two Iranian female footballers who publicly defied their government by refusing to sing the national anthem have become Australian citizens after being granted humanitarian visas.
Japanese tech company SoftBank Group sees profit drop despite AI investments
Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group reported an 18% drop in first quarter profit to 347.3 billion yen despite aggressive AI investments, though quarterly sales rose 11%.
Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show
An oil spill from a U.K.-sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman has expanded dramatically to cover approximately 150 square kilometers, with thick patches reaching island shores and affecting a marine protected area.
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
The Trump administration revoked Brazil’s ambassador’s visa in retaliation for Brazil denying visas to U.S. diplomats and stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.
Italy waste workers help winner find €1m lottery ticket
Italian refuse workers recovered a €1 million lottery ticket discarded by a player who mistakenly believed it was non-winning after a two-day search through collected waste.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigerian President Tinubu orders an 80% salary increase for junior soldiers, bringing monthly pay for privates to $132 starting in September, as part of efforts to address widespread security threats.
4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident
Four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden area on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, and police indicated the incident appeared to be mental health-related.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed alarm over rising executions in Iran, citing at least 56 people executed on national security charges since March, including those linked to anti-government protests.
It’s official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center
CoreCivic has finalized a five-year federal contract to reopen a shuttered prison in rural Minnesota as an immigration detention facility, with an estimated annual value of $75 million.
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
South Africa’s foreign minister recommends new protocols for former heads of state’s international travel following ex-President Jacob Zuma’s controversial visit to India last month.
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
The Trump administration is planning significant changes to Head Start that would replace detailed federal regulations with minimal standards, delegating most requirements to states and local governments.
Afghanistan’s child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says
Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces, with the UN warning that food distribution cuts will worsen the crisis and increase child mortality rates.
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s Republican secretary of state rejected a citizens’ referendum petition on new congressional districts backed by Trump, arguing congressional redistricting cannot be subject to voter referendums under state law.
India CJP protests: Young women face online harassment and abuse
Young women who participated in India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests face severe online harassment, including rape threats and doctored images, after their social media posts went viral during the youth-led movement.
FGM: ‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia became the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation last week, following decades of activism within Indigenous communities where the practice persists.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Trump’s golf course in California on Sunday while carrying a pistol and illegal ammunition, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner.
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