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FIFA has introduced new, more expensive ticket categories for the 2026 World Cup, with top prices for some matches exceeding $4,000 and the final reaching nearly $11,000. The move has drawn criticism from fans and officials, while FIFA defends the pricing as reflecting US market conditions.
France's parliament has approved a law simplifying the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era. The legislation, backed across the political spectrum, allows returns to be authorised by decree, bypassing a previously slow, case-by-case parliamentary process. The law addresses restitution demands from countries including Algeria, Mali and Benin.
Son Heung-min scored his first open-play goal of the season to help Los Angeles FC beat Cruz Azul 3-0 in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal. The South Korea forward had earlier recorded a career-high four assists in an MLS match, and LAFC now need only a draw in the second leg to reach the semifinals.
Human Rights Watch has documented at least 1,837 civilian deaths in Burkina Faso between January 2023 and August 2025, attributing them to government forces, allied militias, and the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The report alleges war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians by the military, and calls for international investigations.
An investigation by France 24 and partner outlets reveals a Russian-linked network, the Company, placed hundreds of paid articles in West African media, including anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Ivory Coast. Leaked documents show nearly 650 articles placed between June and October 2024, with costs ranging from $250 to $700 per piece. Despite the scale, experts note limited impact on local opinion.
South Korea's national team captain Son Heung-min has rejected claims that his career is on the decline, while head coach Hong Myung-bo has reaffirmed his unwavering faith in the veteran forward following two consecutive friendly losses. The team's recent performances have sparked debate about Son's form as the World Cup approaches.
Iraq and DR Congo claimed the last two spots in the 48-team 2026 World Cup field, completing the lineup for the first tournament to feature the expanded format. Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1, while DR Congo edged Jamaica 1-0 after extra time, setting up group assignments in the June-July tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, according to Russian news agencies citing the defence ministry. Preliminary assessments suggest a technical malfunction caused the crash, but further details are still emerging.