Uefa & Burnham criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
World News Hub
Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
Top headlines
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Powerful quake hits southern Japan
"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.
Watch: The moment quake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
‘A control freak’: murderer James Desborough convicted of two further killings
Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel ColemanOn a spring day last year, James Desborough marched up to Cornwall’s county hall in Truro and began bombarding the offices with dozens of eggs stolen from a supermarket.It was a drug and drink-addled protest at his plight – homeless, jobless and genera...
More headlines
Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban
Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.
World Cup drives tourism: Norway benefits from Haaland and viral Viking trend
Can sporting success boost tourism and deliver tangible economic gains? Norway suggests it can: this year's World Cup brought not only social media buzz but a clear rise in travel interest.
EU wildfire strategy falls short as southern Europe faces another devastating fire season
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.
'The only thing I wanted to do': Zidane returns to coach 'Les Bleus'
After France exited the Football world cup in fourth place, there's a new change coming for the team. French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach. While Zinedine Zidane has been out of the spotlight since he coached Real Madrid, he is still considered to be a football legend.
Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock: ‘I was quite scared’
A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west sid...
‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west sid...
How French solidarity grew in the face of monster fires
Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks... Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire.
【地震速報】熊本 宇城で震度4
29日午前0時15分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は熊本県熊本地方で、震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは4.1と推定されます。各市町村の震度は以下のとおりです。▽震度4が、熊本県宇城市。▽震度3が、熊本市西区、熊本市南区、熊本県八代市、熊本県宇土市、熊本県美里町。
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting
US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.
German investigators find apparent motive after Berlin Pride attack
Prosecutors say they uncover video of accused Berlin Pride attacker pledging allegiance to ISIL (ISIS).
熊本 宇城 熊本南病院 停電で病院機能停止「まるで野戦病院」
熊本県宇城市松橋町にある熊本南病院の管理課長によりますと、病院には地震が起きる前に高齢者を中心におよそ80人が入院していましたが、地震の影響で停電して、現在病院としての機能が停止しているということです。
Audio recordings appear to show Biden discussing classified information with his ghostwriter
Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election.
‘A control freak with a terrible temper’: James Desborough convicted of triple murder
Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel ColemanOn a spring day last year, James Desborough marched up to Cornwall’s county hall in Truro and began bombarding the offices with dozens of eggs stolen from a supermarket.It was a drug and drink-addled protest at his plight – homeless, jobless and genera...
European nations discussing World Cup boycott after FIFA's Infantino 'crosses a line'
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News can reveal.
European nations discussing World Cup boycott as FIFA accused of 'selling the soul of football'
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News can reveal.
European nations discussing World Cup boycott after FIFA boss floats selling shares in spin-off venture
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News can reveal.
UEFA fury as FIFA boss Infantino wants to sell shares in World Cup spin-off venture
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to sell shares in a new World Cup spin-off venture in plans already opening up ruptures in world football, with fury at UEFA.
Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police say
Grenadian police said Tuesday that their nearly week-old search for a missing North Carolina woman is still active, with hopes of finding the swimmer alive.
Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police insist
Grenadian police insisted Tuesday that their nearly week-old search for a missing North Carolina woman is still active, with hopes of finding the swimmer alive.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Exclusive: King’s College London analysis finds diabetes and hypertension are more common in Black African and Caribbean peopleStroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among people from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds compared with their white counterparts, according to analysis.Researchers at King’s College London analysed data from more than 8,500 ...
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary echoes Andy Burnham as he unveils funds to stop families in England losing benefitsUK politics live – latest updatesYoung people will be expected to engage with new support to seek work, Pat McFadden has said, as he unveiled new funds to stop families losing benefits when teenagers take up apprenticeships.Speaking to the Guardian, the work and pensions secret...
【速報】イオンモール熊本「ガスが漏れていたと報告」政権幹部
政権幹部の1人は28日夜記者団に対し爆発があった「イオンモール熊本」について「爆発の原因かどうかは分からないが、ガスが漏れていたとの報告があった。ガスの元栓を閉めた上で、警察や消防、自衛隊が救助活動にあたっている」と述べました。