The IOC Ethics Commission rejected a complaint by FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing the issue fell outside its jurisdiction as it pertained to FIFA's governance and sport rules, not IOC's Code of Ethics.
A 25-year-old Irish law student, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, has been charged with possession of explosives after a sophisticated bomb was intercepted near the UK-Irish border, intended for an under-car attack in Northern Ireland.
Wigan Warriors beat St Helens 38-16 in the Super League derby to extend their winning run over their rivals. St Helens, now under interim coach Eamon O'Carroll, have lost seven of their past 11 games.
Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs and initiates a trade investigation after the European Commission fines Google €890m, also citing fines against Apple, Meta, and Amazon, claiming unfair treatment of US tech companies.
A federal indictment charges 11 individuals with smuggling-related deaths of 7 migrants, including a 14-year-old, who died from heat stroke in a sealed rail container in Texas in May.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Tyson Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in Pattaya to strengthen the case for a future heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua. Joshua’s upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah now carries added significance for a possible all-British clash.
President Donald Trump announced his administration will launch a Section 301 trade probe into the European Union, threatening 'substantial' tariffs. This action is in response to the EU's hefty fines against U.S. tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, which Trump claims are 'ROBBING' American companies and taxpayers.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), alongside Anthony Shorris as president and CEO. Mamdani aims to combine urban business growth with his progressive affordability agenda, emphasizing economic development and justice.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
Several AI companies, including Hugging Face, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, have signed an open letter urging US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight AI models. This comes as Washington debates responses to alleged Chinese AI intellectual property theft and growing capabilities, with concerns over potential bans on Chinese open-weight models.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Bali's Immigration department banned two Dutch men, JAS (35) and HQV (37), from Indonesia for organizing an "Entourage Bali" run club event accused of discrimination against local residents and violating event regulations. The ban follows viral online complaints.
Thailand's SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online and two former directors, Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap Rawan, for allegedly providing false information regarding a 2021 cyberattack. Bitkub disputes the allegations, stating disclosure was delayed to prevent a bank run, while considering a potential IPO.
Stocks face a muted open after a sell-off, influenced by rising oil prices and AI spending concerns. Key companies like Intel, Nvidia, Amkor, American Express, SLB, Deckers Outdoor, GE Healthcare, Dell, Verizon, and Oracle report mixed earnings and strategic developments.
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, formed the "New Party" (Yeni Parti) with 90 other lawmakers, making it the second-largest party in parliament. This move follows deep divisions and legal challenges within the CHP, with Ozel vowing to lead the fight against President Erdogan.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
Les États-Unis, sous Donald Trump, ont imposé de nouveaux droits de douane de 10% ou 12,5% à 60 pays et territoires, dont l'Union européenne et le Brésil, citant le "travail forcé" après l'expiration de mesures précédentes. Cette stratégie protectionniste vise à réduire le déficit commercial, mais un économiste la juge plus proche de l'échec.
Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and Iranian-linked forces attacked a base in Iraq, following US airstrikes on Iranian cities Ahvaz, Khorramabad, and Jask, continuing a 13-night tit-for-tat exchange.
Irish police discovered an "extremely significant" bomb in a vehicle near the Northern Ireland border, leading to the arrest of a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s. The incident in County Monaghan underscores the persistent threat from dissident republicans despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
American singer Chris Brown admitted attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle at London's Tape club in February 2023, pleading guilty to affray. He will be sentenced in October, having been arrested in May 2025.
Following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the suspected underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' site near Natanz. Tehran has responded with warnings of a 'powerful response' against all US targets in the region if any attacks occur, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
Nine men, aged 54 to 76, have appeared in court charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences against eight child victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996. The arrests were made across the UK following Gwent Police's Operation Oak, with cases transferred to Crown court.
