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Gianni Infantino  at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills.

Fifa says it hopes to sell stake in its tournaments

Fifa said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump at the final of the World Cup in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”.

Smoke rises from explosions following what the US military says were strikes on Iran in response to their drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz last month. Picture:

Iran expands Gulf attacks as fighting with US threatens Strait of Hormuz shipping

Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability

A picture taken on July 10 2026 shows US senator Lindsey Graham speaking to the media about Russia's war in Ukraine. Picture:

Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Tributes pour in from Trump, Zelensky and Netanyahu for the longtime senator

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Trump raises refugee cap to admit more white South Africans

US president expands refugee programme for thousands of white South Africans

Emergency responders assisted by other people and heavy machinery inspect the site of an Israeli strike in Saksakiyeh, Lebanon, on May 9 2026. Picture:

Iran says it has responded to US proposal to end war

LNG tanker passes Hormuz safely as ceasefire strains and diplomacy stalls

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears

Talks on track for Wednesday, Pakistani source says

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Trump accuses Iran of ‘total violation’ of ceasefire and threatens new attacks

US president again threatens to destroy power plants and bridges unless it accepts terms

Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov (left) attends a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 15 2026.
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Russia offers more energy to China ahead of Putin’s visit

Russia plans to increase energy supplies to China before Putin's visit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. File photo.

What Mark Carney’s election victory means for Canada

Defections boost Carney's Liberals to parliamentary majority