Richard Boardman, solicitor for over 1,000 rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries, dismissed by clients due to alleged non-compliance and misleading evidence. Despite this, he continues to lead a similar claim for 23 former footballers.
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan (56) due to allegations of serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior lawyer, which he denies.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) will hire a temporary head coach for the men's national team through open recruitment and has formed an election committee to oversee the presidential election. Both positions became vacant after South Korea's World Cup exit, with new rules allowing up to six months for the presidential election.
Kemi Badenoch has criticized new Prime Minister Andy Burnham for a "spending spree" of early policies, including a £2 bus fare cap and energy VAT cuts, questioning how they will be funded. Burnham defends his plans as "cost of living" measures, funded by savings and future tax hikes.
A Formula Two driver's disqualification for a minor headset rule breach highlights a growing trend where sports outcomes are increasingly decided by post-game litigation and bureaucratic decisions, rather than on the field, raising concerns about fairness and the integrity of competition.
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries face a critical juncture as their solicitor, Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth, steps down following judicial criticism and non-compliance. The claimants, now seeking new representation, face potential strike-outs from the case, which could remove hundreds from proceedings.
US President Donald Trump reportedly supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN Secretary General. This comes amidst their controversial relationship, including Trump's alleged intervention in a World Cup player ban, drawing criticism from various groups.
Key hearings are underway in the legal action brought by hundreds of former rugby union and league players against governing bodies over brain injuries. The pre-trial phase focuses on whether claimants' lawyers fully disclosed medical documents, a decision that could lead to hundreds of players being removed from the case.
FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the Argentina national team over incidents following the World Cup final, including player confrontations and alleged coaching staff misconduct. This probe also covers a prior semi-final incident involving a political banner, which drew criticism from the UK government.
India lacks a single, comprehensive law for abandoned buildings, with regulations spread across various state and municipal laws. Government acquisition or demolition is not automatic; specific procedures involve inspections, owner notices, and demolition only in cases of imminent danger, as seen in Maharashtra and Delhi.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the expanded 48-team World Cup, which FIFA monetized to record levels, projecting over $9 billion in revenue for 2026. The tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, saw high ticket prices and political scrutiny over FIFA's ties to Donald Trump.
Fifa projects record $15bn revenues from this summer's World Cup, exceeding initial targets by $4bn. The boost, largely from hospitality and ticketing, strengthens Gianni Infantino's position and may influence future US hosting bids.
Liberal Democrats call for English FA and Uefa to exit Fifa, citing loss of integrity due to controversial decisions and commercial greed, despite potential consequences like England's World Cup participation.
A data de 27 de outubro para as eleições em Israel foi mantida, apesar da dissolução do Parlamento em maio. Pesquisas indicam dificuldades para a coalizão de Netanyahu, mas o cenário político permanece incerto.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Edinburgh concluded without decisions on reducing ODIs to 40 overs or expanding the World Test Championship. Suspensions for USA Cricket and Cricket Canada were maintained, while France Cricket was put on notice and Mauritius Cricket Federation admitted as an Associate Member.
Ann Widdecombe, ex deputata conservatrice e fervente euroscettica, è morta all'età di 78 anni. Figura divisiva ma rispettata nei dibattiti, ha avuto una lunga carriera politica e televisiva.
Flávio Bolsonaro afirmou que está "sempre aberto" a conversar com Michelle Bolsonaro e espera o tempo que ela considerar necessário para voltar a participar da campanha eleitoral. A crise entre os dois expôs divergências dentro da família Bolsonaro e do PL.
Lula recebeu ligação de Gustavo Petro, que reafirmou compromisso com a democracia e transição pacífica na Colômbia, após cancelamento da transição de poder pelo presidente eleito.
Lula recebeu ligação de Gustavo Petro, presidente da Colômbia, que reafirmou compromisso com a democracia e transição pacífica, após cancelamento da transição de poder por eleito.
Uefa is reportedly ready to block Russian teams from international football, opposing the IOC's provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. Fifa, however, is more open to readmission, creating a potential clash between the governing bodies.
Hamas has dissolved its Government Emergency Committee in Gaza, transferring administrative authority to a new technocratic body, the "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza," under the "Gaza Peace Council." This move follows two decades of governance marked by siege, conflict, and political division, and aims to ease international isolation.
Urbano Cairo, patron di La7, smentisce l'etichetta 'anti-Meloni' per il suo canale, affermando che la rete ha sempre criticato i governi e ora vuole ospitare tutti i protagonisti politici.
O presidente eleito da Colômbia, Abelardo de la Espriella, cancelou a transição de poder e acusou o atual presidente, Gustavo Petro, de planejar um golpe de Estado para se manter no cargo, alegando fraude eleitoral.
The National Conference (NC) is mobilizing support for its July 20 protest in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Party president Farooq Abdullah and chief minister Omar Abdullah met with civil society groups, who passed a resolution urging the Union government to act without delay.
