Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Trump adviser says Americans are ‘optimistic’ about economy despite poll findings IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain’s migration policies The Independent UK · Jul 31
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump ceasefire deal Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to hand over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee as part of a US-backed roadmap that would see a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, though Israel said it would not pull back until the militant group is fully disarmed. France 24 · Jul 31
Texas land commissioner orders feds to stop “illegally” clearing state border tract Dawn Buckingham said a contractor hired by U.S. Customs and Border Protection trespassed and significantly altered land in Presidio County without permission. The Texas Tribune · Jul 31
Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles US president tells reporters during Camp David cabinet meeting technology ‘a hard thing to give away’ The Guardian - US · Jul 31
Amazon may owe you money: It just got $600 million in tariff refunds after a lawsuit accused it of favoring Trump Andy Jassy conceded in January tariffs were hitting prices, months before Amazon’s $600 million refund came to light. Fortune · Jul 31
Stopped India, Pakistan war with tariff threats, claims Trump again President Trump proclaimed that tariffs played a crucial role in bringing an end to last year’s conflict between India and Pakistan. He suggested that the threat of these tariffs fueled resentment in both countries. However, India insists that the ceasefire was a result of a request from the Pakistani military,… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Trump won’t give up the fight over his hush money case in ‘urgent’ attempt to scrap his felony convictions Trump’s legal team is desperately trying to get his criminal case dismissed in federal court The Independent UK · Jul 31
The U.S.'s Continued Strikes Are Battering Iran's Economy. Blackouts and Shortages Spread Across the Country. Iranian citizens' day-to-day has been impacted further after the Trump administration widened its list of military targets beyond conventional defense sites to include infrastructure considered vital to the country's economy. International Business Times · Jul 31
Trump ignored warnings and betrayed a Texas Republican. That personal vendetta could cost him the Senate ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to throw John Cornyn and Thom Tillis under the bus might cost him for the remainder of his presidency, Eric Garcia writes. Worse, he refuses to learn from the mistake The Independent UK · Jul 31
'Not agreed to that': Trump shifts stance on Ukraine building Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missiles, walking back earlier signals that Kyiv would be granted a production licence. The Times of India · Jul 31
First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to support operations in the Middle East have arrived at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria The Independent UK · Jul 31
Israel refuses to withdraw before Hamas disarms after Trump celebrates ‘major milestone’ in peace process Israel and Hamas pointed fingers at each other to make the first move after Donald Trump hailed a ‘new’ agreement towards securing peace The Independent UK · Jul 31
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump delivers childlike ‘bing, bing, bing’ recap of latest Iran war action Trump’s bizarre mimicking of missile defense strikes came during a historic televised cabinet meeting held at Camp David
The Independent UK · Jul 31 RFK Jr spills a family secret as he returns to Camp David after 62 years RFK Jr. visited Camp David on Friday, marking his first time at the presidential retreat in approximately 62 years. “I came here on weekends, many weekends, between 1961 and 1963,” he said at a meeting of President Donald Trump ’s Cabinet . “My father loved this place, my uncle loved…
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap President Donald Trump announced a Gaza war breakthrough agreement for Hamas disarmament. Major gaps persist regarding the implementation of this proposed deal. Hamas insists Israel must end attacks and withdraw forces first. Israel demands genuine disarmament before any withdrawal from Gaza. Disagreements over sequencing have repeatedly stalled previous diplomatic efforts.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm Hamas said it will disarm in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump says Iran attacks could continue for weeks: ‘We just want to win’ President Donald Trump has signaled that attacks on Iran could continue for weeks, further diminishing hopes for a quick deal to end the conflict. At a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump was asked how the US can revive the ceasefire after relentless attacks by both sides over…
Benzinga · Jul 31 'Trump Administration's Unofficial Adviser On Venezuela, Mauricio Claver-Carone, Leaves His Role' - Reuters Exclusive An unofficial adviser to the Trump administration who has played a leading role in shaping U.S. Venezuela policy and multimillion-dollar deals to exploit the OPEC state's vast oil resources has told Reuters he is no longer overseeing the portfolio.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe In an increasingly dangerous world, Europe is finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s task is to change that, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
France 24 · Jul 31 Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco US President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders on Friday seized on Spain's migration crisis to bolster their political messaging on immigration, while over half of the migrants who had crossed the border made their way back to Morocco voluntarily the same day.
The Times of India · Jul 31 MAGA piles on to Morocco as Trump twits Spain over Ceuta The migrant surge into Ceuta is escalating into a geopolitical flashpoint. President Trump is using the crisis to reinforce his border security message. This event is also fueling online conspiracy theories linking it to wider international disputes. US officials have intervened in Spain's domestic politics regarding immigration policies. The situation…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 31 'Humanitarian emergency' as influx of migrants overwhelms Spanish enclave Ceuta Some 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the space of 24 hours, between Thursday and Friday, leaving at least 34 dead and prompting France to tighten controls along its border with Spain.
The Times of India · Jul 31 'Remember that picture': Trump uses Ceuta crisis as warning for US voters US President Donald Trump and his vice president JD Vance led far-right efforts on both sides of the Atlantic to exploit Spain's migration crisis, portraying the surge in Ceuta as a preview for America if Democrats regain power.