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Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail'

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”

Sport

UEFA says it 'lost confidence' in Infantino despite shelving FIFA deal

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

Europe News

Increased security at Hamburg Pride one week after Berlin attack

The Hamburg event's motto this time is “Queer in solidarity. Take a stand — for a future without fear.”

Europe News

Ceuta situation returns to normal as death toll climbs to 67

Under the watch of Spanish soldiers and police, the last remaining young migrants continued crossing back over the border to Morocco on Saturday morning.

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United Kingdom

UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines

UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent.

Sport

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina after World Cup

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.

Ukraine

Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions far from the front line.

Europe News

Berliners criticise state response as they mourn deadly Pride attack

German law enforcement authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday.

Syria

UN chief calls for end of all sanctions on Syria during day 2 of visit

Western countries including the United States have announced the easing of sanctions on Syria, but investors have remained cautious.

India

India's 'Cockroach' protests end after education minister resigns

Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

Syria

Guterres urges global support for Syria in Damascus visit

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is the first UN chief to visit Syria since his predecessor Ban Ki-moon in 2009, two years before the start of Syria's civil war.

USA

EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court

The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution.

Iran

US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night

Following the latest US strikes, the UAE said Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, as Iran said it carried out strikes on Bahrain.

Europe News

Macron warns of wildfire of 'exceptional magnitude' south of Paris

The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital.

Sport

Sinner defeats Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title

The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.

Iran

US launches more strikes on Iran amid renewed standoff over Hormuz

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

Europe News

11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain

Regional emergency chief Antonio Sanz called the deaths "an unprecedented tragedy", adding in the statement that "the pain is immense".

Iran

Iran buries Khamenei as renewed fighting tests shaky ceasefire deal

Khamenei's flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers, with no sign of a public appearance by his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei.

Sport

France defeats Morocco 2-0 and advances to World Cup semifinals

For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals.

Iran

Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime" and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.

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