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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least 17 people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including Kirov and Wildberries warehouses, killed six. Both sides continue long-range exchanges with civilian casualties rising.
US President Donald Trump called the new Gaza peace deal a 'historic breakthrough,' but implementation has stalled. The deal is more detailed than previous efforts, and Hamas has agreed to disarm, yet Israel demands disarmament before any troop withdrawal. Experts suggest Trump may push Israel, though political pressures could complicate acceptance.
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has left Russia and appeared in a video from Paris. He was designated a 'foreign agent' and fined for displaying 'extremist symbols' after trying to run in September's parliamentary elections.
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, while warning Iran it would be 'hit very hard' if talks fail. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also expressed hope for a deal in the coming days, and oil prices eased on the news.
Discussions between Washington and Kyiv on licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine are ongoing, even as President Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials say the country urgently needs new anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, with production timelines ranging from 12 months to five years.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is set to crash into the Moon, with the impact expected to carve a crater and send a plume of dust and rubble. Scientists are eager to observe the event, while raising concerns about space junk and lunar safety.
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to Brazil's denial of visas to two US officials and its failure to approve Trump's ambassadorial nominee. Brazil condemned the move as an escalation, while US officials say it could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit residential buildings, and authorities warned of more attacks as Ukraine urged allies for additional Patriot missile interceptors.
Lebanon and Israel resumed US-sponsored talks in Rome, with Beirut pressing for a complete Israeli withdrawal from the south. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, while Italian and US officials urge a cautious, constructive approach.
A sharp increase in migrant arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has raised questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls. Rabat denies the charge, blaming misinformation and trafficking networks, while analysts caution against jumping to conclusions and note the timing coincided with Morocco's Throne Day.
Overnight drone attacks in Russia near Moscow and St Petersburg killed at least five people, while Russian strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region killed two children and an elderly woman. Reports also detail a serviceman shooting in Crimea and escalating Black Sea shipping attacks.
Guatemala declared its second-highest emergency alert after Fuego volcano erupted, prompting evacuations of nearby villages. The eruption ended after 50 hours, with over 1,700 people having fled the area, and authorities declared it safe for residents to return.
A regional source said operations were suspended at Najran Airport in Saudi Arabia after Yemen's Iran-back Houthis claimed a drone attack on the facility, hitting its main radar. The Houthis said the strike was retaliation for Saudi drone incursions into Yemeni airspace, part of renewed hostilities following a maritime blockade declared last month.
The Israeli military is tightening its attack policies in Gaza, requiring all strikes to be approved by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, according to an Army Radio report. The move follows a series of strikes that killed multiple militants from different groups, including a Hamas battalion commander.
Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a virtual press conference from New Delhi, drawing condemnation from Dhaka for straining bilateral ties. India clarified it had no involvement, while Hasina vowed to return home in December.
In Bitonto, Italy, waste workers retrieved a €1 million lottery ticket from a garbage truck after the winner mistakenly discarded it. The ticket was found intact after a day-long search, and the woman agreed to cover the costs.
Greek firefighters made progress against wildfires near Athens, with improved conditions but persistent hotspots. The fires have claimed lives, and a helicopter collision added to the challenges. Authorities made arrests and investigations continue as the Prime Minister warned of difficult days ahead.
Karachi's main Chehlum procession concluded peacefully on Tuesday, with authorities deploying over 7,400 police personnel across the city. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar praised the security forces and organizers for the successful observance.
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave, while thousands of migrants remain in the territory. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing at least 72 deaths and others reporting at least 88 in Ceuta alone, as the humanitarian and political fallout continues.