FIFA President Responds to World Cup Boycott Threat With Secret ‘Accelerated Launch’ Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s biggest competitions is reportedly already very advanced. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme FourFourTwo · Jul 29
UK's Andy Burnham outlines youth training overhaul as AI reshapes jobs market Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education plans. These programs will combine academic study with employer-led projects. New pathways will be rolled out nationally starting in 2028. This initiative aims to address rising youth unemployment and prepare workers. AI advancements are increasing demand for new technical skills across… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Dermot Murnaghan’s friend recalls last cycle ride with TV presenter before prostate cancer death The Sky News presenter is joining Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity ride in Murnaghan’s memory, having hoped that they would complete it together The Independent UK · Jul 28
Polanski image row prompts call for politicians to be ‘careful’ on social media Minister Pat McFadden told Sky News people could ‘make mistakes’ and it was for the police to decide if any action was needed. Evening Standard · Jul 28
Dermot Murnaghan’s death hit friend and fellow broadcaster ‘like ton of bricks’ The former Eggheads quiz show host died aged 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer. Evening Standard · Jul 28
Zelensky Details Three Threats as North Korea, Iran and China Deepen Ties with Russia Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of military threats from North Korea, Iran, and China, highlighting their support for Russia through troops, weapons, and technology. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin to invest in Liverpool? Amazon founder, Facebook co-founder approached to join Amit Bhatia-led consortium Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are in preliminary talks with a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia over the sale of a minority stake in the Premier League club. Eduardo Saverin, the Singapore-based billionaire who co-founded Facebook alongside Mark Zuckerberg, has been approached to join the investment group.… The Times of India · Jul 27
Britain's new PM Burnham, Zelensky discuss drone projects and missile defence for Kyiv British Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. The visit came ahead of Zelensky's trip to Washington on Tuesday. France 24 · Jul 27
Europe wildfires: ‘Difficult hours lie ahead’ in battle to contain fires, says Pedro Sánchez as more than 300,000 flee homes in France and Spain – as it happened Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever carried out in France The Guardian - AU · Jul 26
Wes Streeting refuses to say whether he trusts Donald Trump But the new defence secretary claimed on Sky News that Europe would thank President Trump for waking it up from its complacency The Independent UK · Jul 26
Sky is falling, but no need to be alarmed – News will not be silenced Sky News Australia is counting down to its momentous change of name to News24. Plus: why Craig Foster missed out on the SBS World Cup squad The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Andy Burnham to allow continued use of UK bases for US strikes on Iran Andy Burnham will continue to allow the US to use military bases in the UK to launch some strikes on Iran, it has been revealed The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Kay Burley faces BBC complaints fury after 'horrific' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor defence The former Sky News presenter made the comments while appearing alongside an Epstein victim on Newsnight
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 US defence chief challenged over Iran school bombing as crowds gather for funerals THE US defence chief has been challenged over what his department knew before launching an air strike that killed around 110 children at a school in…
International Business Times UK · Jul 22 Russian Warship Fires Heavy Cannon Near Plymouth as Naval Expert Warns Stray Shells Threaten Channel Shipping A Russian warship conducted a live artillery exercise near Plymouth, raising safety concerns for commercial vessels in the English Channel amid escalating tensions between Moscow and London.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16 BBC reveals number of complaints for Kay Burley defending 'war hero' Prince Andrew THE BBC has revealed that it received more than 150 complaints after former Sky News host Kay Burley told a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein that she…
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular pub as officials say emergency exits were blocked Fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling
AAP · Jul 12 'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11 Victorian crossbench MP warns voting system overhaul must be backed by broader reform – as it happened This blog is now closed
Evening Standard · Jul 11 Sir Chris Hoy joins tributes to ‘first class journalist’ Dermot Murnaghan The veteran broadcaster died aged 68.
Evening Standard · Jul 11 News anchor Dermot Murnaghan 'died peacefully' after a 'period of illness with prostate cancer' The veteran news anchor hosted Sky News, ITV Evening News, Channel 4 News and BBC News at Six during his five-decade career
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 Dermot Murnaghan obituary Authoritative TV news presenter for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC, and longtime lead anchor for Sky News
Evening Standard · Jul 11 Dermot Murnaghan remembered as ‘legendary news journalist and presenter’ The media personality died ‘peacefully’ on Saturday morning ‘following a period of illness with prostate cancer’.