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A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet | Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde argues that Gianni Infantino’s reported plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors has provoked unusually broad opposition and could damage Fifa’s standing. Uefa’s 55 member nations have reportedly voted unanimously to boycott Fifa competitions, including World Cups, if the proposal proceeds, raising the prospect of major European teams withdrawing…
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Michigan Senate candidate endorsed by AOC and Bernie Sanders insists he’s not a socialist
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has said he is “simply not a socialist” despite receiving support from prominent progressive figures including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The issue matters because his political identity could shape how voters view his campaign in a competitive Senate race. El-Sayed made the statement when questioned about his links to…
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Andy Burnham makes first visit to Sheffield as Prime Minister as devolution plans announced
Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first visit to Sheffield since taking office, using the trip to set out plans to transfer more power from Westminster to local and regional leaders. The announcement matters because it places devolution at the centre of his government’s approach to economic growth, public services and efforts to reduce regional…
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Senate Republican warns Trump against delaying Blanche nomination: ‘This place could be very different’
A Republican senator warned President Trump that delaying Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation could jeopardise the nomination, arguing that the chamber’s political balance may soon change. The warning highlights the dependence of Trump’s appointments on continued Republican support and on acting before any shifts in Senate membership or priorities. Blanche, a former Trump defence lawyer serving…
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Council tax intake could soar 43% by 2030 – ‘adding £500 to the average bill’
Treasury forecasts indicate that council tax receipts could rise by 43% to £58.8bn by 2030/31, prompting Conservative claims that average band D bills could increase by about £556. The figures have intensified political disagreement over local taxation and planned devolution, though the government says no future council tax rates have been set. Councils collected £41.2bn…
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Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump said an agreement had been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza in stages, a potentially important step in a ceasefire process that has stalled for months. However, major questions remain over implementation, verification and whether all parties, including Israel, have formally accepted the arrangement. Separately, US…
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MIKE DAVIS: Accountability must come for Fauci and his co-conspirators
The article argues that Anthony Fauci should face congressional contempt proceedings and possible criminal investigations after reportedly invoking the Fifth Amendment during congressional questioning about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Its significance lies in the continuing political and legal dispute over pandemic decision-making, accountability and the limits of presidential pardons. Written as an opinion…
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Trump questions Thune’s leadership as SAVE America Act stalls
President Donald Trump has publicly questioned whether Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the right person to lead Senate Republicans after the SAVE America Act repeatedly stalled. The dispute matters because the bill is presented as one of Trump’s central legislative priorities, and its failure could expose tensions between the White House and the Senate…
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Charlamagne tha God admits Fauci pleading the Fifth after pardon is ‘fishy’ and ‘suspicious’
Radio host Charlamagne tha God said Dr Anthony Fauci’s repeated use of the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing appeared “fishy” and “suspicious”, despite Fauci having received a pardon. The comments add to political debate over Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 response and whether his testimony should face further scrutiny. The Fox News article centres…
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Peru’s ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
Peru’s constitutional court has annulled the 15-year corruption sentence imposed on former president Ollanta Humala, declaring the criminal proceedings against him invalid. The decision is significant because it is likely to secure his release and reverses a high-profile conviction linked to the wider Odebrecht bribery scandal that has implicated several Peruvian leaders. Humala, president from…