Global football governing bodies remain divided over FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his withdrawal of a controversial commercial rights proposal. While UEFA maintains its boycott threat and CONMEBOL raises concerns, associations from Argentina, Mexico, Africa, and parts of Asia have voiced their support.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung criticized the Hong Kong Journalists Association, stating it lacks mainstream media representation and legitimacy.
Nurul Izzah Anwar, daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has stepped back from the deputy presidency of the ruling People's Justice Party, posing a major political setback for the prime minister.
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes following whistleblower allegations, investigations, and an ongoing police probe into suspected fraud and bribery.
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis stepped down as CEO to become chair, amid a leadership shakeup and intense commercialization pressures as Alphabet races rivals in the AI sector.
Recent Democratic primaries in five states showed an increasingly progressive electorate, with progressive and socialist candidates scoring victories, notably Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, yet falling short of expectations, highlighting the slow and challenging process of building a left-wing majority within the party.
England announces a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, marking the start of a new era post-Ben Stokes' retirement and under Joe Root's reinstated captaincy with interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
Google is changing its AI leadership structure, moving Demis Hassabis to chair of Google DeepMind and chief scientist at Alphabet. Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat are leaving to start Discovery Loop, with Google as a founding investor.
Sir Demis Hassabis is stepping down as Google DeepMind CEO to become chair and Alphabet chief scientist. CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu will lead DeepMind, while veteran engineers Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat depart to launch a startup.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director by a 51-44 vote, placing her at the helm of an agency grappling with political friction, depleted staffing, and multiple disease outbreaks.
Google has announced a major AI leadership reshuffle, with 27-year veteran and chief scientist Jeff Dean leaving to launch a new startup called Discovery Loop. Demis Hassabis becomes Alphabet chief scientist, and Koray Kavukcuoglu will lead Google's AI division.
Google faces major leadership changes as DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shifts to an oversight role and top AI researchers, including Jeff Dean and Quoc Le, depart to found a new startup, Discovery Loop.
FIFA confirmed Gianni Infantino will remain president after senior executives met in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino apologised for failing to consult members over an abandoned commercial rights proposal, retaining leadership support.
FIFA strongly denied reports that President Gianni Infantino promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for political backing ahead of his re-election campaign.
Fifa apologised for errors regarding Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell World Cup stakes, while senior staff in Morocco reaffirmed their support for his presidency.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino retains backing from six countries amid pressure over his future following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, while several major nations withdraw support ahead of the upcoming election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced major military leadership changes, appointing Colonel General Andrey Ivanayev to head battlegroup Center and Lieutenant General Pyotr Bolgarev to lead battlegroup East.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to retired India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, praising his underrated leadership during the historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of withholding Arab Cup prize money from Jordan as blackmail after Prince Ali refused to endorse him.
Karnataka cricket star Smaran Ravichandran reflects on his prolific domestic seasons, multi-format success, IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad, and his aspirations to play for India.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Ben Carroll unveiled a new Victorian cabinet after taking Labor leadership, adding an AI ministry led by Anthony Carbines and reshuffling roles among ministers.
Loke announced his resignation as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman following a central executive committee meeting, stating it is the right time for new leadership.
Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Swimming Australia's leadership group after missing the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to drink instead of supporting teammates.
