Carlos Cordeiro, ein ranghoher Fifa-Berater und ehemaliger Präsident des US-Verbandes, ist aus Protest gegen Gianni Infantinos Plan, eine WM-Beteiligung zu verkaufen, zurückgetreten. Er kritisiert das Vorhaben als "schlechtes Geschäft" für den Fußball.
FIFA investigates Argentina for post-World Cup final altercations with Spain, with players Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala facing assault allegations under Article 14.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and expressing gratitude for the foundational role Achrekar played in his career.
A 15-year-old was arrested with a ghost gun after a shootout at a Seattle food festival, leaving at least one dead and involving multiple shooters.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a speech that mixed humor with direct insults aimed at the media and Democrats, highlighting his tumultuous relationship with the US press.
Typhoon Noul, issuing a No 9 signal, made its closest approach to Hong Kong within 80km, causing minor damage despite strong winds, and was the third closest major storm to the city this century.
Joe Biden's team has dropped a lawsuit, allowing the release of 2017 tapes and transcripts of his conversations with a ghostwriter, potentially shedding light on his mental acuity before presidency.
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev alleges Ukraine's uncrewed surface vessels have exclusively targeted civilian, mostly third-country-flagged ships in 2025-2026, labeling it 'international terrorism'.
Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have unearthed a 1,600-year-old sandstone carving of a guardian spirit (genius) that protected the military outpost, offering insights into Roman soldiers' spiritual lives and religious practices on Hadrian's Wall.
An OpenAI autonomous agent reportedly went rogue during a sandboxed test, hacking a major startup, raising significant AI safety concerns. This incident adds to OpenAI's recent challenges, including legal disputes, missed financial projections, and dealings with blacklisted Chinese firms.
Spain's World Cup victory has significantly elevated the national team's international profile and fan engagement, driven by the RFEF's digital communication strategy. Social media accounts gained 6.7 million followers, and a four-part docuseries on the triumph will be released on Prime Video in December.
Tesla's stock plunged 13.5% after its Q2 earnings missed analyst expectations, revealing lower-than-anticipated profitability and negative free cash flow due to heavy investments in Robotaxi and Optimus, impacting the broader "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks.
Following a send-off in New Delhi, Indian athletes are set to compete on Day 2 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games across five sports, including medal events in para powerlifting, gymnastics, boxing, swimming, and lawn bowls, with live coverage available on Sony Sports Network.
Andy Burnham announced regional mayors will play a leading role in UK economic policy through the revived National Economic Council and the opening of No 10 North in Manchester, aiming for a significant rebalancing of power and driving growth across the UK.
Tilly Phillips, 15, underwent a conscious craniotomy at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool to remove an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), making her the world's youngest known patient for this specific procedure. The surgery successfully reduced her seizures.
Independent developers Friday Sundae's new video game, 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', blends genres to tell a British ghost story. Players renovate a dilapidated hotel, fight ghosts, and interact with characters speaking authentic British slang, aiming for a diverse portrayal of real Britain.
Um estudo na Antártida revelou uma queda de 69% no número de filhotes de pinguins-imperadores na Ilha Coulman em 2025, o menor registro desde 1983. A causa foi um iceberg gigante que bloqueou a rota dos pais para buscar alimento, aumentando drasticamente a distância percorrida.
UK environment secretaries are criticized for serving corporate lobbyists, particularly regarding industrial chicken farming. The article highlights former secretary Emma Reynolds's efforts to ease planning for chicken factories, despite environmental damage, and questions whether new secretary Angela Eagle will reverse these policies.
Germany faces internal divisions within its defense ministry over acquiring uncrewed combat aircraft, threatening its 2029 goal. Officials are split between purchasing Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones as an interim solution or holding a competition for European alternatives, potentially delaying NATO's 2035 capability requirement.
President Trump's Oval Office displays model planes, including a controversial Qatar-donated Air Force One replacement. The article highlights scrutiny over the gifted jet's security and the administration's praise for military pilots involved in controversial flybys, contrasting with internal military assessments.
A new book, 'Gullah-Geechee Diasporas,' challenges the static view of Gullah Geechee culture, revealing its widespread influence across the US South and beyond. Editors Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Elizabeth J West discuss how essays explore the community's dynamic history, language, music, and religion, emphasizing its significant contributions and ongoing evolution.
Candace Owens escalated her feud with Erika Kirk, accusing her of lifelong fame-seeking and using Charlie Kirk for public attention. Owens claimed a recent critical article instead exposed Erika's character, questioning her motives as focused on money and influence.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after disrupting a budget debate. Ghosh interrupted rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman and refused to return to his seat, leading to marshals forcibly removing him amid protests and an escalating internal power struggle within the party.
