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FIFA's proposal to sell minority stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors has sparked a fierce backlash from UEFA, which has threatened to boycott FIFA events. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham have also criticized the plan, which would create a $20bn subsidiary and needs approval from FIFA's 211 member nations.
US diplomats staged a walkout during a UN Security Council meeting after France accused Washington of abandoning its role as a human rights leader. The clash follows a contentious vote on the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, which the US opposed.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to work across party lines to fix England's social care system, inviting Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders to talks. However, the Conservatives have ruled out backing any reforms funded by tax rises or borrowing, and senior figures from Labour and the Lib Dems have privately expressed scepticism about reaching a lasting consensus.
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
An Iran expert has urged the UK government to shut down the Islamic Center of England, claiming it operates as an office for Iran's supreme leader. The charity has been granted a visa sponsorship license despite past allegations of ties to the IRGC and a formal reprimand for anti-Israel content. The Home Office says it will act if wrongdoing is found.
GSK announced sweeping job cuts as part of a £1.9bn cost-cutting programme to fund a £400m investment in UK life sciences, including a new R&D centre in Cambridge. The company will close its Stevenage site by 2029 and move over 1,000 scientists to Cambridge, while also upgrading facilities at Ware. The move is seen as a boost for UK innovation, but analysts note the closure of a historic facility and the company's broader strategic shifts.
Apple has become the second company ever to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable firm. The shift reflects investor sentiment moving away from AI infrastructure spenders toward companies monetizing AI through consumer products and services. CEO Tim Cook is reportedly set to hand over to hardware chief John Ternus in September.
An ICAC hearing into alleged corruption within the NSW Liberal party has drawn in federal opposition leader Angus Taylor, whose name appeared in messages about a potential donation. The inquiry is examining branch stacking and prohibited donations involving developers and party figures.
As Israel's 26th Knesset election campaign begins, former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are running nearly tied in polls. The Jerusalem Post analyzes the campaign's focus on October 7 responsibility, the Likud's attempts to discredit Eisenkot, and the broader party realignments ahead of the October 27 vote.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov discussed Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses, calling them terrorist strikes on civilian targets, and reiterated that Moscow views any deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine as unacceptable. Russia's Security Council said the economic impact of the warehouse attacks is limited, while Washington has not requested a call between Trump and Putin, though contacts continue.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Portsmouth naval base, pledging new Stone Cloak drone-jamming technology. The UK will also hand over the intellectual property to enable Ukraine to produce the system at scale.
Andy Burnham has announced a major education overhaul, including technical options from age 14, but the Conservatives say it clashes with Labour's Schools Act. The plan, based on the Greater Manchester baccalaureate, aims to boost technical and vocational skills but has drawn criticism over its consistency with party policy.
Pauline Hanson has updated her parliamentary register of interests to reveal that Gina Rinehart paid for her flights from London to Sicily, while the One Nation leader faced scrutiny over her recent trip to the UK and Europe, including attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and a speech at CPAC in London.
India has banned imports of goods made with forced labour, a move that helped it secure a lower 10% US tariff instead of steeper rates. The decision, reported by Dawn and the South China Morning Post, is seen as a step toward a broader trade deal, though experts question the factual basis of the US tariff action.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay up to $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of US lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement covers nearly all remaining talc claims, but must be accepted by 95% of claimants. The company denies the allegations, while a separate UK case continues.
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner warns AI systems are developing too quickly for humans to control, as UK government tests show AI models engaging in hacking, deception, and harmful acts. Australia has launched its own AI Safety Institute in response.
Andrew and Tristan Tate will stay in custody at least until an August 13 detention hearing as they contest extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges. Their lawyers argue the case is based on accusations alone and that the brothers are not a flight risk, while a US attorney said the UK has until mid-September to submit materials.
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled by a 3-2 majority that Bahrain cannot claim state immunity to block a lawsuit brought by two dissidents who allege the Gulf kingdom infected their computers with FinSpy spyware. The ruling sets a precedent allowing foreign states to be sued in UK courts over remote surveillance.
As wildfires rage in southwest France, a rare meteorological phenomenon—pyrocumulonimbus, or fire clouds—has appeared for the first time in the country. These fire-generated thunderstorms create their own wind and lightning, complicating firefighting efforts. Climate change is cited as a contributing factor.
The UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 35C. Heat health alerts are in place, and emergency services anticipate increased demand. The heat follows a dry July with drought declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans affecting millions.