Senior FIFA staff revolt over Infantino’s ‘bad deal’ for World Cup sell-off
Zurich-based executive Kevin Lamour all but invited Infantino to fire him in a statement to The Associated Press that defended his colleagues.
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Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad
The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.
60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown
The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.
60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta as military response leaves 34 dead
The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.
Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.
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Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires
As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?
American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map
The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.
Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up before boiling over on Thursday with large...
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland
NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.
France lets 84K evacuees go home as wildfires spread across Europe
Europe is sweltering under an exceptionally hot and arid summer, creating tinderbox conditions for unprecedented fires, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate.
Drone hits gas vessel near Suez Canal, threatening to expand Iran war
No group has claimed responsibility, the Egyptian cabinet said, adding that authorities were taking measures to protect Egypt's national security.
Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 25 as rescue hopes dwindle
Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. Some homes were still without water or electricity.
Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East
Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.
BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added
The bands announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.
Death toll rises to 18 following 7.1 quake in southwestern Japan
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit a day earlier in the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu also left at least 62 people injured, six of them seriously.
Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials
Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
Could Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship merge 2 ongoing wars?
Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.
France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest Europe
France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.
U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticism
The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.
Nearly 500 civilians dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, UN says
The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.
Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN says
The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.
Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
Dozens injured after 7.1 earthquake shook part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says
The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.
Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern
Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.
Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.
A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations
France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.
Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police
Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.
Germany says Berlin Pride attack believed to be act of Islamic extremist terror
Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.