Financial data from eight seasons of the Women’s Super League reveals that Arsenal and Chelsea dominate revenue and wages, effectively forming a 'big two' rather than a 'big four'. Most clubs face significant losses, with new wage-to-revenue regulations looming for 2026-27.
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'.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is returning to the Vila Euclides stadium in São Bernardo do Campo to launch his seventh and final presidential campaign, nearly 50 years after leading the historic metalworker strikes that helped pave the way to democracy.
Recent government and industry reports show inflation slowing to 3.4% annually while wage gains lag behind. Retail sales dipped in July following Amazon's Prime Day, and the federal deficit is projected to top $2 trillion this year.
Vietnam struggles with labour shortages at home due to annual emigration of 130,000-150,000 workers, despite significant remittance revenue of $6-7 billion/year, impacting key sectors like seafood export.
Congo's Ituri province grapples with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with frontline health workers, including Wiza Bondele, facing a daily battle against the virus without pay, despite their critical roles in infection control and patient care.
Australia's property market downturn feels distinct due to investor tax changes and interest rate hikes, with capital city prices projected to drop 7.8% before leveling out.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sued Amazon on antitrust grounds, alleging the tech giant abuses its market power over third-party delivery contractors to suppress labor competition, depress wages, and worsen working conditions.
Multiple former employees of catering firms in Berkshire and Hampshire, including Sonia Garcia Monuz, Joan Fullbrook, and George Weal, are pursuing unpaid wages totaling thousands of pounds. Acas reports a 17% rise in such cases, with workers facing financial hardship and stress while navigating legal processes to recover their earnings.
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals 42% of 25-year-olds in Britain live with parents, up from 25% in the 1990s. Declining real earnings and housing affordability force young adults into 'kidulthood,' impacting independence and exacerbating inequality. The article calls for policy changes like social housing and stronger wages.
Several former employees of catering firms, including Sonia Garcia Monuz and Joan Fullbrook, are pursuing thousands of pounds in unpaid wages from companies linked to businesswoman Martha Lindeque. Acas reports a 17% rise in such cases.
Varta AG, parent of the Varta battery brand, files for insolvency under self-administration due to funding gap, worsened market conditions, and loss of a key customer (reportedly Apple), affecting subsidiaries but not the profitable household battery unit.
A Ford employee, Kurt Kromm, was fired over an alleged $1.95 cookie theft from a self-checkout kiosk. He proved payment with bank records, leading Ford to offer reinstatement and back wages, but he now plans to sue for defamation and other claims.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign nationals from economically vulnerable regions for its war in Ukraine, often using deceptive promises of work or high wages. Many recruits, including Kenyans, Cubans, and Bangladeshis, face combat, death, or severe injury, with families struggling to recover bodies or find answers, prompting international concern.
A former Ford electrician, Kurt Kromm, was fired from the Kentucky Truck Plant over an alleged $1.95 cookie theft from a self-checkout kiosk. After providing bank proof of payment, Ford offered reinstatement and $33,000 in back wages, but Kromm is now suing Ford and Aramark for defamation and improper handling of the incident.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute suggests tripling US union membership to 30% could boost the median worker's pay by 14.5% ($7,700 annually), shifting $1.2tn to workers, narrowing racial wage gaps, and reversing one-third of inequality since 1979.
The High Pay Centre (HPC), known for its analysis of executive pay and the pay gap, is set to close due to the termination of its funding by the Financial Fairness Trust, now renamed Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust. This closure highlights a broader trend of reduced funding for social justice research, influenced by a shift away from DEI/ESG initiatives.
Despite positive economic indicators like rising interest rates and wages, the yen continues to weaken against the dollar. Hedge funds have increased bets against the currency, and analysts predict further declines, highlighting a worrying breakdown in the yield-currency correlation.
The Philippines' recent upgrade to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank has been met with skepticism by citizens and advocacy groups. Many Filipinos, like Ann Michelle Federez-Abato, struggle with high inflation and daily expenses, finding the GNI per capita figure of $4,850 unrealistic.
The Philippines has been upgraded to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank, but citizens and advocates question the data, citing high inflation, debt, and meager wages that don't reflect the economic reality.
Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court reduced her ban on holding public office. The court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened the ban, allowing the far-right leader to stand in the election.
Sandro Tonali has moved from Newcastle to Tottenham for an initial £92.5m, a club record for Spurs. The Italian midfielder cited Roberto De Zerbi's "magic" sales pitch and a desire to relocate to London as key factors in his decision.
India's VB-G RAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA, offers 125 days of work and higher wages but shifts funding to states. States may see a 4-5x cost increase, potentially impacting rural economy revival due to budgetary trade-offs.
