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A quiet pause on working holidaymaker visas from 24 countries has intensified the political debate over Australia's migration intake, with farmers warning of food security risks while the government seeks to manage numbers. Industry leaders and experts weigh in on the potential consequences for regional communities and tourism.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the global stockpile after requesting them to combat a major Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. Fifty thousand doses are earmarked for frontline health workers and 20,000 for a Phase 3 trial, even though the vaccine is licensed only for the Zaire strain. Early laboratory and animal data offer limited hope of cross-protection while the outbreak ranks among the largest on record.
Congo's Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has exceeded 5,000 confirmed cases and spread to a sixth province. With over 2,100 deaths, it is the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history, and WHO warns it may surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. Challenges include unpaid health workers, rebel threats, and misinformation.
The European Commission approved €6.1 billion in new defence funding for Ukraine as part of a €90 billion loan, aiming to bolster air and missile defence systems. The decision comes as Ukraine faces a severe budget shortfall and a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors, with internal EU debates over procurement flexibility.
Chelsea have given Manchester City a 5pm Friday deadline to bid for Enzo Fernandez, valuing the midfielder at £120m. City are weighing the move amid a busy rebuild under new boss Enzo Maresca, with multiple departures and arrivals reshaping the squad.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
Olympique Lyonnais recovered from a 2-1 first-leg loss to Sparta Prague with a 3-0 home win, advancing to the Champions League playoff round where they will face Fenerbahce.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure as European, Asian, and North American confederations discuss a no-confidence vote and former players call for change, following his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Support has come from Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and several national federations, while UEFA's president warns Infantino will face an opponent in next year's election.
Poland's football federation says preparations for the U-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule despite UEFA's boycott threat over FIFA's abandoned privatization plan. New Zealand and France have confirmed participation, while other federations remain silent.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and six in Zaporizhzhia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming North Korean missiles were used against the southeastern city. Zelenskyy pressed allies for more Patriot interceptors, warning that without sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.
France will start enforcing a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls on August 11, under a new law that requires prior consent from consumers. Individuals caught making illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000, and companies up to €375,000 per call, with both France 24 and RFI reporting the measure has raised concerns in Morocco.
Daniel Cohn-Bendit has endorsed Raphaël Glucksmann for France's 2027 presidential election, calling him the only reformist left candidate with a future. Glucksmann is expected to confirm his candidacy soon, with plans to join a Socialist Party primary that also includes rivals like Ségolène Royal, as the left seeks to unite against Marine Le Pen.
UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have jointly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that football 'belongs to no individual.' The rebuke follows Infantino's aborted plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister has called for a 'custodian of the sport' to lead FIFA and for sweeping governance reforms.
Six Nordic football associations declared they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joining calls for his resignation and an independent investigation into a collapsed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. Meanwhile, Infantino defended his record in the Dominican Republic, where CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani had asked him to stay away due to the crisis.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time with $1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The film also leads in South Korea, where it has topped 7 million admissions, and is set for a digital release on Nov. 17.
Macky Sall received six votes in favour, seven against and two abstentions in the Security Council's first straw poll, trailing frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan. Analysts say African candidates face an uphill battle due to regional rotation and internal divisions.
A poll by French magazine L’Express ranked MI6 as Europe’s most powerful foreign intelligence service, with France’s DGSE second. The survey of 60 spies highlighted MI6’s human intelligence strengths and its leading role on Ukraine.
Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won the seventh stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Mont Ventoux, overtaking Marlen Reusser to take the overall lead. She now leads Demi Vollering by 15 seconds and Reusser by 39 seconds with two stages remaining.
Europol and Spanish authorities announced the dismantling of a major criminal network smuggling migrants, drugs, and weapons across the Western Mediterranean. The operation led to 78 arrests and the seizure of boats, cash, and drugs, with officials describing the network as highly dangerous and complex.