FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration after his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights collapsed, facing legal threats from UEFA and withdrawal of support from English, Welsh, and German football associations.
Donald Trump warned France it faces 100% US tariffs on wine and champagne if it proceeds with a digital tax on American tech firms. The ultimatum was delivered before a G7 meeting with Emmanuel Macron, contradicting reports of a settled dispute.
President Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in response to France's 3% digital services tax on tech giants. He urged President Macron to abolish the tax to avoid the tariffs.
Donald Trump alertou que a França corre o risco de enfrentar uma nova guerra comercial com os EUA. O presidente americano exige que Paris elimine o imposto digital sobre gigantes de tecnologia dos EUA, ou Washington imporá tarifas de 100% sobre vinhos franceses.
Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, though he acknowledged they could change their mind. Talks between the US and Iran are ongoing despite conflicting reports.
Thai police's AI-generated image of officers in festival dresses, including a non-existent female officer, was mistakenly published by several international media outlets, highlighting challenges in image verification.
US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard has launched a probe into more than 120 biolabs abroad funded by Washington, she told the New York Post Read Full Article at RT.com
Tickets for US opener v Paraguay go for $1,000+Infantino recently defended World Cup pricesDonald Trump has questioned the value of four-figure World Cup tickets for matches involving the United States, telling the New York Post that “I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest.”The remark came in a phone interview with the Post, with Trump claiming he “did not know that number” for the USMNT’s opening match against Paraguay. In December, Fifa established a base price for Category 3 tickets – the cheapest available to most fans, given the small swathe of Category 4 seats at the tournament – of $1,120, according to the Guardian’s reporting at the time. Continue reading...
The New England Patriots have expressed full support for head coach Mike Vrabel following controversy over his relationship with NFL reporter Dianna Russini. New photos emerged Thursday showing Vrabel and Russini together at a New York bar in 2020 and a Mississippi casino in 2024. Vrabel will miss day three of the NFL draft on Saturday to undergo counseling, stating he is committed to being the best version of himself for his family and team. Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14 after photos of her and Vrabel embracing at an Arizona resort were published. The NFL has said it will not investigate the matter.
The US has informed Israel that President Trump extended the ceasefire in Iran until April 26, according to Ynet. Israeli officials consider it unlikely that parties will reach an agreement by that date. Trump has not officially announced the new deadline, while US media previously published conflicting reports on the ceasefire duration.
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel publicly addressed photos showing him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort, saying he had 'difficult conversations' with family and the organization. Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14 after photos were published, maintaining the relationship is platonic. The NFL said it will not investigate. Vrabel thanked media for patience and said his focus is on this week's draft.
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed published photos appearing to show him with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an adults-only Arizona hotel, calling it a personal and private matter. Vrabel said he had positive and productive conversations with players, family, and the organization, emphasizing he must set the example for making good decisions. Russini resigned from The Athletic last week amid the controversy, while the NFL stated it is not reviewing Vrabel's behavior under the personal conduct policy.
Meanwhile, The New York Post reported earlier that the United States will be represented by special envoy Steve Witkoff and president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner
