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Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war
Mexico’s football federation has publicly backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, breaking with Concacaf’s wider push for a review of Fifa governance after the World Cup sell-off controversy. Argentina’s federation then also endorsed Infantino, widening divisions between national and regional bodies over Fifa’s leadership ahead of next March’s presidential election. Concacaf, whose members include Mexico and…
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Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’
Norway’s Football Federation will formally call for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign immediately, saying its trust in him has been exhausted. President Lise Klaveness said the governing body’s leadership had become increasingly troubling and that the controversy over a proposed sale of World Cup stakes to private investors left no route back for Infantino.…
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Fauci’s contempt of Congress is challengeable, but not his contempt for the public
The article argues that Dr Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer more than 100 Senate committee questions could lead to a contempt of Congress process, but that any such case would face significant legal and political obstacles. It contends that, regardless of whether the contempt effort succeeds, Fauci has failed to provide the public with adequate…
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Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Norway’s football federation has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign, arguing that he no longer has the trust needed to lead the organisation. The demand follows his abandoned proposal to sell private-investment stakes in World Cup-related competitions, exposing a widening split among football’s governing bodies over his leadership. Mexico has backed Infantino despite…
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Burnham ordered to be less ‘blokeish’ on social media – and drop the football and pub references
Andy Burnham has reportedly been advised by Downing Street’s social media team to dial back the “laddish” tone of his online videos, which have featured him discussing football and pub visits, amid concerns the content could alienate some voters. The advice marks a notable contrast with the more reserved style of his predecessor, Sir Keir…
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What can Dublin teach us? Milburn goes on a quest to solve youth jobs crisis
Alan Milburn, the former UK cabinet minister, has led a delegation to Dublin to study how Ireland has slashed its rate of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), as he prepares an autumn report for the UK government on Britain’s youth jobs crisis. More than a million young Britons are currently classed…
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Trump says ‘way too early’ to endorse Vance for president despite leaked comments to donors
Donald Trump has said it is “way too early” to formally endorse Vice President JD Vance as his preferred successor for the 2028 presidential race, despite reports that he has privately signalled support for Vance to donors. The comments highlight the delicate balancing act Trump is performing as speculation grows over who might carry his…
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
Taiwan’s president, William Lai, took part in an overnight emergency evacuation drill as part of the island’s annual Han Kuang military exercises, prompting questions about the reasoning behind moving the head of state in the middle of the night. The exercises, running from 5 to 14 August, are designed to test Taiwan’s readiness for a…
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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
South Korea is battling a historic heatwave, with the government mobilising drones, water trucks and public buildings to help residents cope as President Lee Jae Myung declared the crisis a “national disaster”. The extreme heat has already caused significant harm, with at least 23 people dying from heat-related illnesses this year and outdoor events, including…
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Trump-backed MAGA firebrand Andy Ogles loses congressional seat to dairy farmer in nail-biter race
Congressman Andy Ogles, a Trump-endorsed MAGA Republican, has lost his House seat in a tightly contested race to a Democratic challenger who works as a dairy farmer. The upset marks a notable setback for Trump-aligned candidates and suggests vulnerability for hardline MAGA incumbents even in seats considered safe, potentially signalling shifting political dynamics ahead of…