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Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour Fired After Opposing World Cup Sell-Off Plan

Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour was fired after opposing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, calling it 'the project of one person' and stating the administration was 'deceived'. Despite his reservations leading to the plan's shelving, Lamour was sacked on August 17, 2026, sparking criticism from Lise Klavness, head of the Norwegian Football Association, who termed it 'management by fear'.

Guardian Sport

5 min de lecture

Federal government pauses working holiday visa applications for 24 countries

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Federal government pauses working holiday visa applications for 24 countries

The Australian federal government has paused working holiday-maker visa applications from 24 countries, impacting regional industries that rely on backpacker labor as experts question the strategy.

ABC Top Stories

4 min de lecture

Colombia's Housing Minister Faces Backlash for Caribbean Vacation Amid Earthquake Crisis

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Colombia's Housing Minister Faces Backlash for Caribbean Vacation Amid Earthquake Crisis

Colombia's Housing Minister Jaime Andres Beltran faces criticism for taking a Caribbean vacation while thousands remain homeless after a devastating August 10 earthquake that killed nearly 300 people.

Italy's Villeggiatura: A Fading Tradition of Summer Leisure

Italy's traditional month-long summer break, villeggiatura, rooted in postwar labour rights, faces decline due to deregulation and luxury commercialization, yet remains a cherished national ritual emphasizing rest as a fundamental right.

Guardian International

44 min de lecture

Renaissance Masterworks Worth €80 Million Stolen from Sicilian Museum

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Renaissance Masterworks Worth €80 Million Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance masterworks by Antonello da Messina valued at up to 80 million euros from the MuMe Regional Interdisciplinary Museum in Messina, Italy, exploiting the citywide Ferragosto holiday distraction.

Al Jazeera

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Priceless Antonello da Messina artworks stolen in Sicily museum heist

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Priceless Antonello da Messina artworks stolen in Sicily museum heist

Thieves bypassed security at the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily during a holiday festival, stealing priceless Renaissance panels by Antonello da Messina estimated to be worth up to €80 million.

Working parents juggle careers and high costs during summer holidays

Working parents in the UK face significant financial and career challenges during the 13-week summer school holidays, with childcare costing up to £1,145 per child and forcing many to adopt creative workarounds.

Guardian UK

4 min de lecture

Four Renaissance Masterpieces by Antonello da Messina Stolen in Sicily

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Four Renaissance Masterpieces by Antonello da Messina Stolen in Sicily

Four rare Renaissance wood panels by Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily during the Ferragosto holiday, prompting a major police investigation.

Guardian International

2 min de lecture

Renaissance Artworks by Antonello da Messina Stolen from Sicilian Museum

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Renaissance Artworks by Antonello da Messina Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance artworks attributed to Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in Messina, Sicily, while crowds gathered for Assumption holiday celebrations.

SCMP Economy

1 min de lecture

Two Dead as Fast-Moving Wildfires Sweep Greek Island of Salamina

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Two Dead as Fast-Moving Wildfires Sweep Greek Island of Salamina

Two people died as fast-moving wildfires swept the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of about 500 people amid strong winds and dry conditions.

The Independent World

2 min de lecture

Renaissance Masterpieces Stolen from Sicilian Museum

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Culture·il y a 3 joursRésumé IA

Renaissance Masterpieces Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Four priceless wood panel paintings by 15th-century Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from the regional museum in Messina, Sicily, during the Ferragosto holiday.

Guardian International

1 min de lecture

What is the weekend in 2026? The history, evolution and uncertain future of our days off

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What is the weekend in 2026? The history, evolution and uncertain future of our days off

Explring the 100-year history of the modern weekend, from Henry Ford's 1926 introduction of the five-day week to modern challenges like hybrid work, 'Skiveday Friday', and four-day week trials.

Guardian International

11 min de lecture

Irish Teenager Dies by Electrocution in Holiday Home on Greek Island of Kimolos

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Irish Teenager Dies by Electrocution in Holiday Home on Greek Island of Kimolos

Irish teenager Alex McKee, 17, died instantly from electrocution while taking a shower in a holiday home on the Greek island of Kimolos, prompting police investigations into the property's wiring and calls for stricter electrical safety checks in tourist accommodations.

Guardian International

2 min de lecture

Scotland’s tourism industry thrives amid global travel challenges in 2026

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Scotland’s tourism industry thrives amid global travel challenges in 2026

Scotland's tourism industry is thriving in 2026 with a 15% rise in flight bookings and increased visitor numbers driven by cooler climates, screen tourism, and direct flights, despite cost-of-living pressures and lower spending per head.

Guardian International

4 min de lecture

Hundreds arrested in France over wildfires as extreme heatwave grips Europe

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Environment·il y a 4 joursRésumé IA

Hundreds arrested in France over wildfires as extreme heatwave grips Europe

Nearly 500 people arrested in France for suspected arson as severe wildfires driven by record-breaking heatwaves force evacuations and cause casualties across several European countries, including Croatia, Germany, Spain, and Greece.

Guardian International

5 min de lecture

Gabriel Attal campaigns through France's August break to boost presidential prospects

Politique

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Gabriel Attal campaigns through France's August break to boost presidential prospects

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is campaigning across France during the August holiday break to catch up in presidential polls, while his main rivals take time off.

Politico EU

3 min de lecture

Andrew Bragg defends proposal for lower-standard housing amid Coalition fallout

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Andrew Bragg defends proposal for lower-standard housing amid Coalition fallout

Australian Liberal moderate Andrew Bragg stated that low-income earners should accept poorly built housing to boost supply, drawing internal Coalition backlash and criticism from housing advocates amid debates over net migration caps.

Guardian World

3 min de lecture

India's GIFT City Draws Global Asset Managers Over a Decade After Launch

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India's GIFT City Draws Global Asset Managers Over a Decade After Launch

India's GIFT City is increasingly attracting global asset management firms like Standard Chartered and BlackRock, driven by relaxed capital controls, tax sops, and strong domestic demand for international markets.

CNBC World

4 min de lecture

Catania Airport Suspends Flights Due to Mount Etna Ash Emissions

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Catania Airport Suspends Flights Due to Mount Etna Ash Emissions

Catania airport in Sicily suspended flights until Thursday afternoon following fresh ash emissions from Mount Etna, disrupting peak summer holiday travel across eastern Sicily and affecting neighboring Malta.

Arthur Fery Embarks on New Career Chapter After Wimbledon Breakthrough

Arthur Fery, now ranked No 36, returns to competition at the Cincinnati Open after a surprise Wimbledon semi-final run, looking to leverage his new ranking for direct entry into ATP tour events.

Historic Lloyd Center ice rink and mall close after nearly seven decades in Portland

The historic Lloyd Center mall and its iconic ice rink have permanently closed after nearly 70 years, leaving Portland without a downtown rink and displacing a major community hub and skating program.

Hamish Falconer: From Foreign Office diplomat to cabinet minister

Hamish Falconer, who transitioned from Foreign Office diplomat to MP for Lincoln in 2024, has reached the cabinet as minister for European relations under Andy Burnham after serving as Middle East minister.

Guardian UK

6 min de lecture

Birmingham Airport baggage chaos leaves holidaymakers without luggage

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Travel·10/08/2026Résumé IA

Birmingham Airport baggage chaos leaves holidaymakers without luggage

Hundreds of passengers flying out of Birmingham Airport faced severe disruption after their checked luggage failed to travel with them on flights to destinations including Gran Canaria, Cyprus, Rome, and Turkey.

BBC UK News

5 min de lecture

Baggage system issues at Birmingham Airport leave hundreds without luggage

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Travel·09/08/2026Résumé IA

Baggage system issues at Birmingham Airport leave hundreds without luggage

Hundreds of passengers flying out of Birmingham Airport faced disruptions after baggage system issues left flights departing without luggage. Affected travelers reported poor communication, missing essentials, and struggling to locate their bags abroad.

BBC UK News

3 min de lecture