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UEFA maintains its World Cups boycott following FIFA crisis

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors.

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Egyptian forward Salah signs two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor after nine years at Liverpool, the Turkish club said Thursday. Mohamed Salah will earn a salary of 17 million euros per season.

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French winemakers worry about 'smoky taste' after wildfires

French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavours that would compromise sales.

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Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in occupied West Bank

Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death of a Palestinian in the occupied…

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law to protect consumers and shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. Individuals who make illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000 per call once the new law comes into effect on August 11.

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Germany arrests Ukrainian national accused of spying on defence firm

German police on Thursday said that they had detained a Ukrainian national suspected of working as a low-level agent on behalf of a foreign spy agency. The 33-year-old was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing "acts of sabotage" on a Bavarian arms manufacturer, according to a statement issued…

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Japan's 'leprosy island': The dark history of Nagashima

In the 1930s, Japan found itself battling against the spread of leprosy. Faced with the infectious disease, which attacks the nerves and deforms the body, the authorities confined leprosy patients to sanatoriums – some of them on the island of Nagashima. Even after the first treatments appeared in the late…

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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Families said many frontline workers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening access to healthcare.

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Russian strikes target Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, killing at least six

At least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, including three in the city of ‌Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and another three in the northern region of Sumy, local authorities said. A Russian attack also damaged a foreign-flagged ship loaded with wheat in Ukraine's…

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FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged "mistakes" and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their "full support"…

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Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks

Israel told talks in Rome on Thursday it would not withdraw from additional areas of southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army established full control over two initial "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Read our blog to see how the day's events…

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Guatemala declares Fuego volcano eruption over, evacuees return home

Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of the Fuego volcano had ended after 50 hours of activity that forced more than 1,700 people to evacuate, while warning residents to remain cautious because the volcano could erupt again.

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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fuelled months of conflict.

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Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation

Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calling it the country's largest single-day hostage rescue operation.

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FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan

FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international backlash.

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UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan

More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

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Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his absence from public view.

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Two Frenchmen receive suspended jail sentences after livestreamer's death

Two French livestreamers received suspended prison sentences on Wednesday after being convicted of repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts that preceded his death. Though the pair were cleared of causing the man's death, they were found guilty of violence and incitement to hatred in a case that…

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Vollering wins stage 5 as Reusser clings to Tour de Femmes lead

Race favourite Demi Vollering won a tense three-way sprint to claim stage five of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday, but Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds after the Swiss rider shadowed her Dutch rival to the finish.

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Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks

Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town,…

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Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's popular Covent Garden

Four people were stabbed in central London and a woman has been arrested in a suspected "mental health related incident", the Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The stabbings took place around lunchtime in Covent Garden, a bustling area frequented by tourists.

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Leftist El-Sayed narrowly wins high-profile Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, US media projected, handing the party's left wing a significant victory in a pivotal battleground state. The upset over establishment-backed Haley Stevens is expected to sharpen debate over the Democrats' direction on economic populism, healthcare and support for Israel…

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Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery

A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage for various reasons: Some are appalled by the fact that the punishment was carried out in a public space, whilst others…

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Drone with explosive device found near Ukrainian cargo plane at German airport

German authorities launched a major security operation overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing also struck an unidentified object mid-air…

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The era of the machine: Silicon Valley shows off humanoid robots

For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are already developing robots that…

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