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FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour said the organization’s staff were misled by President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, and Lamour suggested the plan should be stopped. A senior adviser to Infantino also resigned in protest, saying the deal is bad for football and was developed without proper consultation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds.
This plan involves creating a $20 billion commercial company, with 20% owned by private investors.
Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s chief operating officer, said staff were “deceived” and the project is the work of one person only.
Lamour said FIFA staff deserve better treatment and may risk losing his job by speaking out.
Carlos Cordeiro, Infantino’s senior adviser and former US Soccer Federation president, resigned over the plan.
Cordeiro opposed the proposal, calling it “a bad deal for football” and said it risks the future of the sport.
FIFA already holds billions of dollars in reserves and made $15 billion in revenue over the last four years from World Cups.
The lead private investor is linked to a fund from Joshua Kushner, brother-in-law to President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
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FIFA's chief operating officer said staff were misled by President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors and suggested the plan should be stopped. A senior adviser also resigned in protest, calling the deal bad for football and saying he had no part in the discussions.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed creating a $20 billion company to handle World Cup commercial rights and sell 20% to private investors.
The main investor named is Joshua Kushner, connected to U.S. politics as the brother of Jared Kushner.
Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s chief operating officer, said staff were kept in the dark about the plan and deserve better transparency.
Lamour criticized the plan as the idea of one person and urged football leaders to reconsider it.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser and former U.S. Soccer president, resigned and opposed the sale, calling it a bad deal without justification.
Cordeiro highlighted that FIFA has large financial reserves and recent revenue of $15 billion from World Cups, making the sale unnecessary.
FIFA offered $20 million to some soccer federations as part of this plan, with a deadline of September 19.
Infantino has been FIFA president for over 10 years and is expected to be re-elected next March.
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The first two U.S. military refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support operations in the Middle East. Bulgaria approved the deployment despite protests from local residents and complaints from Iran, with officials emphasizing no direct military actions will be launched from Bulgarian territory.
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Bulgaria's parliament approved the deployment of up to eight U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft and 250 personnel at Bezmer Air Base.
The deployment is authorized until October 1, 2026, under a 2006 defense agreement between the U.S. and Bulgaria.
The aircraft arrived to support U.S. operations related to the conflict with Iran in the Middle East.
Bulgaria is a member of NATO and the European Union and required parliamentary approval for the deployment.
Iran protested the deployment, and Bulgaria assured Iran that it does not change Bulgaria’s approach or indicate direct military involvement.
Local residents near Bezmer have held peaceful protests against the deployment due to safety concerns.
Bulgarian officials stated the deployment is for logistical purposes, specifically for in-flight refueling outside Bulgarian airspace.
President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for allowing the deployment despite Iranian threats.
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Bears are gathering at Brooks Falls in Alaska to eat large amounts of salmon before winter. They do this to gain weight, which helps them survive during hibernation in the cold months.
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Bears come to Brooks Falls in Alaska in large numbers.
They eat salmon caught in the river.
The goal is to gain enough weight before winter starts.
Gaining weight is crucial for bears to hibernate.
Brooks Falls is a well-known spot for this feeding activity.
Katmai National Park and Preserve is where Brooks Falls is located.
Rangers like Troy Hunt provide information about the bears’ behavior.
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A group of Western countries warned against hiring IT workers from North Korea because their earnings help fund North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile programs. These workers use fake identities and advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to hide their activities and pose a security risk.
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19 government agencies from nine countries issued a joint warning about North Korean IT workers.
North Korean IT workers earn money using stolen identities on freelancing and hiring platforms.
The money generated supports North Korea’s banned nuclear and missile programs.
Artificial intelligence is used to help these workers hide their identities and increase their operations.
These workers pose risks such as cybercrime, espionage, cryptocurrency theft, and data theft.
North Korean workers often use VPNs and “laptop farms” in other countries to hide their locations.
The coalition includes countries like the US, South Korea, Japan, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
They urge global employers to improve identity checks and hardware security to prevent misuse.
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The article shows photos from around the world highlighting recent events. These include memorials for Ukrainian soldiers, missile strikes in Ukraine, wildfires in France and Spain, a large migration into Spanish territory from Morocco, and conflict-related damage in Gaza.
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Ukrainians held a memorial in Kyiv for soldiers killed in a 2022 prison attack by Russia.
Russian missile strikes have hit areas in Ukraine, including Lviv and Odesa, causing damage and deaths.
Russia’s missile accidentally exploded over Poland, triggering NATO air defenses.
Wildfires have severely affected Spain and France, linked by experts to climate change causing hotter, drier, and windier weather.
Migrants crossed from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with tens of thousands entering and dozens dying, sparking a political crisis.
Spain’s prime minister called the migrant influx a violation of territorial integrity and promised to protect citizens.
Israeli airstrikes and military actions continue in Gaza amid disputed talks about disarming Hamas.
Damage from conflict, including destroyed homes and burned mosques, has affected Palestinian areas in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" has become the longest-running No. 1 single on the UK charts, staying at the top for 19 weeks. This beat a record from 1953 and defied new chart rules designed to limit how long songs can remain at number one.
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"Rein Me In" spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the UK singles chart, breaking a 73-year-old record.
The previous longest run was 18 weeks by Frankie Laine’s "I Believe" in 1953.
Other close records include Bryan Adams’s 16 weeks in 1991 and Ed Sheeran’s 14 weeks in 2017.
The song was originally on Sam Fender’s 2025 album "People Watching" and later re-released with Olivia Dean adding a new verse.
The lyrics explore themes of substance abuse and personal struggles after a breakup.
UK chart rules from 2017 called “accelerated decline” were designed to reduce long stays on the chart but did not affect "Rein Me In."
The song reached No. 1 after 36 weeks and reclaimed the spot multiple times against other popular artists.
The official World Cup song "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy has been the main competitor at No. 2.
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Florida has seen a small number of cases of Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, which is a rare bacterial infection that can be treated with modern medicine. However, the word “leprosy” carries deep historical and biblical meanings that cause fear and stigma, making it harder for people to understand and respond to the disease properly.
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Florida reported 17 cases of Hansen’s disease by July 2026, mainly in central counties.
The disease can be passed through close, long-term contact with an untreated person, but often comes from exposure to nine-banded armadillos.
Early treatment can cure the disease and prevent nerve damage; delayed diagnosis can cause permanent harm.
The term “leprosy” comes from the Bible but does not refer to the same disease we call Hansen’s disease today.
Biblical “leprosy” described various conditions causing ritual impurity, not a single medical illness.
Historically, people with Hansen’s disease were stigmatized and isolated, a practice that worsened fear.
Public health agencies now use the term Hansen’s disease to reduce stigma but often mention “leprosy” for recognition.
Calling it a “biblical disease” can increase misunderstanding and fear despite the infection being manageable.
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The United Nations and scientists report that a very strong El Nino weather pattern is forming in the Pacific Ocean. This event, expected to last through spring 2027, will likely cause more extreme heat, drought, and heavy rainfall around the world, making the effects of global warming worse.
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El Nino is a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator that changes global weather.
This El Nino has broken early records for strength and may become the strongest ever.
It is expected to last until spring 2027, with its peak in late fall 2026.
The United Nations warns this will cause more heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and heavy rain worldwide.
Areas like Indonesia, India, Australia, South America, and parts of Africa may face more drought and fires.
The United States and Southern Europe could see more rain than usual.
The effects of El Nino will add to long-term global warming caused by burning fossil fuels.
Experts say this could lead to extreme weather events never experienced before.
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Pakistan’s military denied a U.N. report that said Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan killed nearly 500 civilians and injured over 1,000. The military said it only targeted militant hideouts and that the operations were to protect Pakistan from attacks.
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The U.N. report claimed that Pakistani military actions in Afghanistan caused 499 civilian deaths and 1,216 injuries from October to June.
Pakistan’s military spokesman called the report “baseless” and said those killed were militants, not civilians.
The Pakistani military said strikes targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), a militant group active against Pakistan.
Pakistan accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering militants who attack Pakistan.
Cross-border tensions have grown since February after Afghanistan’s forces launched a raid into Pakistan.
Amnesty International called for an investigation into a March airstrike on a Kabul drug-treatment center that killed hundreds.
Pakistan reported killing over 2,000 militants and suffering more than 800 deaths among its own forces and civilians this year.
Pakistan has conducted over 40,000 intelligence-based operations targeting militants since January.
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More than 3,500 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have caught the Ebola virus, making this the second largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded. The outbreak is caused by a rare strain without a vaccine or approved treatment and is spreading quickly despite efforts to control it.
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The current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has 3,532 confirmed cases.
Since it began less than three months ago, it is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.
At least 1,556 people have died, with a death rate of 44.1%.
This outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Medical staff face security issues due to attacks and many armed groups in the region.
Public distrust and preference for traditional healers make controlling the outbreak harder.
The World Health Organization says the true number of cases might be four times higher than reported.
The outbreak affects five provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.
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Brittany Clark died after a rare alligator attack while swimming with her boyfriend in Florida. The autopsy report showed she suffered severe injuries, including the loss of her left arm and right forearm, and died from blunt force trauma caused by the alligator.
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Brittany Clark, 31, was attacked by an alligator on June 28 in Little Big Econ State Forest, Florida.
She was swimming with her boyfriend, Chance Allison, who tried to save her during the attack.
The alligator caused near complete amputations of her left arm at the shoulder and her right forearm.
Clark had bite marks on her left shoulder blade and collarbone.
She died from her injuries while being taken to a hospital.
Two large alligators (12 and 13 feet) were caught and euthanized; DNA linked the bigger one to the attack.
Alligator attacks in Florida are rare, with about eight unprovoked bites reported annually.
Clark worked as a heavy construction equipment operator and had family survivors; a memorial was planned for July 26.
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Ukraine has attacked more than a dozen warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s efforts to weaken Russia’s economy and show the impact of the war on Russian territory.
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Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon.
Ukraine has targeted over a dozen Wildberries warehouses in less than two weeks.
The attacks have caused large fires and thick smoke at the warehouse sites.
These strikes are part of Ukraine’s air campaign against Russia.
The goal is to hurt Russia’s economy during the war.
Ukraine wants to make Russian citizens feel the effects of the conflict.
The attacks focus on infrastructure linked to Russia’s war effort.
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The United Nations Secretary-General warned that a strong El Nino weather pattern is causing global temperatures to rise to record levels. This situation, made worse by human-caused climate change, is leading to more extreme weather such as heat waves, wildfires, and droughts around the world.
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El Nino warms the surface of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting weather globally.
Sea surface temperatures are about 3°C (5.4°F) above normal, the highest this early in the season.
Nearly every land area is expected to be hotter than usual through October.
Extreme weather linked to El Nino includes heat waves, wildfires, and below-average monsoon rains in India.
Human-caused climate change intensifies El Nino’s effects by increasing ocean and air temperatures.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for better heat protection, safer work conditions, and climate-friendly city planning.
He urged the world to reduce fossil fuel use to slow down global heating rather than treat disasters individually.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that a strong El Niño is making the global climate crisis worse by increasing heat and extreme weather. He said the planet is facing record-breaking temperatures and hotter conditions worldwide due to this weather pattern combined with human-caused climate change.
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El Niño warms the Pacific Ocean and changes weather worldwide, causing higher global temperatures.
This year's El Niño is one of the strongest on record, with Pacific sea-surface temperatures 3°C above normal.
Human-driven climate change makes El Niño effects stronger by adding more energy and moisture for extreme weather like heatwaves and heavy rain.
Recent months have seen extreme heat and major wildfires in parts of Europe, including Spain and France.
Nearly every land area is expected to experience hotter than normal weather through October.
Some regions, such as India, Central America, and parts of Africa, are facing below-normal rainfall and drought conditions.
Guterres called for urgent actions: protecting people from heat with warning systems, securing safer working conditions, and designing cities and buildings for extreme heat.
He emphasized that addressing climate change remains the most essential step.
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A plan supported by the United States suggests that Hamas and Israel have two weeks to complete Gaza’s political changes. After this, Hamas would give up its weapons, and Israel would start leaving Gaza. The plan aims for Gaza to become disarmed over three years.
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The plan is supported by the United States.
Hamas and Israel have 14 days to finish political changes in Gaza.
After 14 days, Hamas would disarm, meaning they would give up their weapons.
Israel would begin withdrawing from Gaza once Hamas disarms.
The full plan would take three years to make Gaza free of weapons.
The goal is to create a peaceful and demilitarized Gaza.
The timeline creates a step-by-step process for political transition and security changes.
The news report is from Washington by Rosiland Jordan.
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Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, who used to help lead U.S. Central Command, said that the way Iran's government thinks and acts is changing. He mentioned that this change is happening both inside Iran and in how Iran deals with other countries.
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Robert Harward is a retired Vice Admiral.
He was once the deputy commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
He spoke on a show called “On Balance” with Leland Vittert.
Harward said Iran’s government is changing its way of thinking.
These changes are happening inside Iran and in how it interacts with other countries.
The term "calculus" here means how Iran calculates or decides its actions.
Harward made these comments on a Thursday.
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Andy Burnham has started his time as Prime Minister with strong approval ratings and positive public response. However, unpredictable actions by U.S. President Donald Trump pose a challenge, making it difficult for Burnham to influence American decisions or avoid potential negative impacts on his leadership.
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Andy Burnham recently became Prime Minister and has high approval ratings in early polls.
Burnham is praised for his casual style, confident speaking, and skill with social media.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable and impulsive behavior creates uncertainty for foreign leaders.
Trump’s past actions, like cooperating with Israel against Iran, have disrupted economic growth and foreign relations.
Attempts by other leaders to be either very friendly or very confrontational with Trump have had mixed results.
British officials have some contact with Trump’s team but little real influence over his decisions.
Experts suggest Burnham should aim to reduce Britain’s dependence on the U.S. for security and foreign policy.
Burnham’s plan to break from old policies at home might extend to a new, more independent approach in foreign affairs.
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New HIV prevention medicine, lenacapavir, needs to be made more available worldwide because it only requires two injections a year and can greatly reduce new HIV cases. However, cuts to US foreign aid funding are limiting access to this medicine and reducing support for prevention services, especially affecting vulnerable groups.
Key Facts
Lenacapavir is an injectable HIV prevention drug that needs only two shots per year.
It is part of PrEP, a group of medicines that are 99% effective at preventing HIV if taken as directed.
The World Health Organization urges countries to expand access to lenacapavir, especially for people who find it hard to get daily or bi-monthly medication.
A WHO and United Nations study estimates that using lenacapavir widely could prevent 41% of new HIV infections in some African countries.
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID, which provided most HIV prevention funding worldwide, have reduced resources for HIV medication and outreach programs.
Reduced funding has caused harm reduction groups to cut services like peer outreach, which is vital for people who inject drugs and are at high risk of HIV.
Some organizations have had to close locations or reduce mobile services, making it harder for at-risk people to access help.
Experts warn that these funding cuts are reversing progress in HIV prevention and care globally.
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This article discusses claims about Hasan Piker's friends having connections to pro-China communist groups. It suggests some people around him support radical communist ideas related to China.
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The article focuses on Hasan Piker and his social circle.
It claims some of his friends have links to pro-China communist groups.
"Communists in our midst" is the main topic mentioned.
The article implies concerns about radical communist influences.
The information centers on political beliefs connected to China.
No specific details about the friends or groups are provided in the excerpt.
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