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AI summaryEuropean football's governing body UEFA and its 55 member federations have agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in protest at President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The move comes amid threats of legal action and could impact upcoming tournaments, including the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
AI summaryA missile that blasted a crater in eastern Poland was likely fired by Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, as NATO and European leaders condemned the incursion. The explosion occurred during a mass Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 13 people.
AI summaryThe United States military conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, with Central Command describing the action as a 'powerful response.' The strikes lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, as reported. The conflict has drawn in regional proxies, with Saudi Arabia and the US also striking militant bases in Iraq and Israel accusing Hezbollah of a truce violation.
AI summaryRussian air strikes overnight killed at least 13 people across Ukraine, including children, with attacks reaching as far as Kyiv and Lviv. Poland scrambled fighter jets and reported a violation of its airspace, with a crater found on its soil.
AI summaryAn exodus of over 160,000 foreign workers, driven by xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests, has caused labor shortages on South African farms. Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal report immediate impacts, while the government has expanded a visa scheme to address the gap.
AI summaryKhalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas's political bureau, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, who reaffirmed Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause. Reports also indicate Hamas is relocating some activities to Turkey, while Qatar continues to host its leadership.
AI summaryAn uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatens southwest France as three firefighters die in Greece, with tens of thousands evacuated across southern Europe in a crisis linked to climate change and extreme heat.
AI summaryRescue teams in southern Japan are searching for survivors after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake triggered an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, killing at least three and leaving several workers missing. The mall operator suspect a gas leak may have caused the blast, which hurled debris across the parking lot as shaken shoppers and employees fled.
AI summaryThe United States has launched a wave of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, including sites on Qeshm Island. Iranians in the south describe worsening conditions and anger at Washington, even as some say they would resist again. Officials report casualties and power outages, while the IRGC vows continued resistance.
AI summaryFormer top US health official Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate committee hearing on the origins of COVID-19, refusing to answer questions from Republican lawmakers. The hearing, chaired by Senator Rand Paul, rekindled debates over whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab leak, amid accusations that Fauci misled Congress.
AI summaryThe US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
AI summaryFollowing a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, President Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard.' The escalation comes amid ongoing US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, which have killed dozens, and Iran's promise to 'punish the aggressor' after US air raids on its territory.
AI summaryBTS has announced it will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards, a decision widely seen as a protest against the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The group said it hopes music is 'heard and loved for what it is, rather than divided by region or language.' The Recording Academy's CEO has responded, defending the category and expressing sadness at the decision.
AI summaryYemen's internationally recognized government has accused the Houthis of planning to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, drawing on Iran's model in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Designate Afrah al-Zouba and Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani made the allegations, warning that attacks have already disrupted global trade.
AI summaryResidents in Spain begin returning home as firefighters gain control, while France braces for a new heatwave threatening to reignite blazes. Scientists point to climate change as a key driver of intensifying wildfire conditions across Europe.
AI summaryBMW has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, targeting office roles while sparing production workers. The company attributes the cuts to competition from Chinese carmakers, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles, echoing similar moves by Volkswagen and Porsche.
AI summaryThe US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iraq's National Security Council condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran denied involvement and condemned the attacks.
AI summaryRussia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, accusing him of allowing the platform to be used by Ukrainian security services for recruitment and coordination of attacks. The FSB has placed Durov on an international wanted list, escalating Moscow's long-running efforts to control the internet.
AI summaryKeiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after winning the June runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. Her government plans to focus on security, deepen ties with the US, and restore diplomatic relations with Mexico and Colombia.
AI summaryA massive wildfire in southwest France is showing signs of stabilisation after burning over 42,000 hectares, allowing 84,000 evacuees to return home. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild a different kind of forest, while EU reinforcements and military aircraft have been deployed as hot and dry conditions persist.