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Aug 2, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedNorway's Klaveness says FIFA chief Infantino faces pressure after dropping World Cup plan
Lise Klaveness says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces a harder re-election path after abandoning plans to sell private shares in the World Cup.
Aug 2, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedArchaeologists discover ancient Amazonian earthworks using LIDAR technology
Archaeologists using LIDAR technology have mapped hundreds of 2,500-year-old earthworks beneath the dense Amazon rainforest canopy, shedding light on an ancient civilization.
Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFirefighters gain ground against Var wildfires after hundreds of air drops
Emergency services in France's Var department made progress against renewed wildfires on Saturday, completing 450 aerial water drops to stabilize the area.
Aug 1, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedDeath toll among Portuguese community in Venezuela earthquake rises to 136
Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 136 Portuguese nationals and descendants died in the June 24 Venezuela earthquakes.
Aug 1, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedLa Vaguada shopping center in Madrid evacuated following loading bay fire
Madrid's La Vaguada shopping center was evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out in a loading zone, leaving one person mildly injured.
Aug 1, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedAll 10 climbers dead after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, expedition company says
All ten members of a climbing expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak, including mountaineer Nirmal Purja, died in a Thursday avalanche, guiding company Elite Exped confirmed.
Aug 1, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedLorena Wiebes wins opening stage of Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne
Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes claimed the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne, earning the yellow jersey after a recent disqualification at the Giro d'Italia Women.
Aug 1, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedFIFA's Infantino abandons private investment plan amid UEFA backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dropped controversial plans for private investment in tournaments following strong pushback and boycott threats from UEFA.
Aug 1, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedFIFA president Gianni Infantino faces backlash over World Cup investment plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly facing opposition from close advisers over a proposal to sell World Cup stakes to an investment group.
Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedSlovenian referee Slavko Vincic comments on Lionel Messi pitch conduct
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic addressed Lionel Messi's conduct after the Argentina captain urged officials to penalize Spain's Marc Cucurella under new mouth-covering rules.
Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFifa abandons plans to sell commercial rights to World Cup
Fifa has scrapped plans to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup following widespread pushback from critics across European football.
Aug 1, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedFIFA drops proposal to allow private investment in major tournaments
FIFA has scrapped plans to allow private investment in its major competitions following widespread criticism from global football governing bodies.
Aug 1, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedMagnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Campi Flegrei region near Naples
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei region near Naples on Friday, causing building damage, transit shutdowns, and varying injury reports.
Aug 1, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFifa president Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny over leadership
Speculation surrounding Fifa President Gianni Infantino's future has grown following the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States.
Aug 1, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedBallistic experts find Indian protesters' injuries consistent with pellet-gun fire
Ballistic experts state that injuries suffered by Cockroach Janta Party protesters in New Delhi were caused by pellet-gun fire during recent demonstrations.
Aug 1, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedDeath row inmates in Saudi Arabia contact media from prison cells
Foreign death row inmates in Saudi Arabia have made direct contact with the BBC from inside their cells to appeal for international assistance.
Aug 1, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedRussian influence follows military takeover in Madagascar
Youth protests in Madagascar led to a military intervention and pledges of civilian rule, followed by a surge in Russian influence.
Aug 1, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedFIFA drops plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors
FIFA has abandoned plans to sell equity stakes in the World Cup to private investors following intense pushback from regional football federations.
Aug 1, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFIFA drops controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial stake
FIFA has scrapped its plan to sell a minority stake in World Cup commercial rights to external investors after widespread pushback.
Aug 1, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedCAS lifts doping ban on Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has cleared Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk, ending a four-year doping ban following a successful appeal.