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French FA accuses Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support
The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president, with its president, Philippe Diallo, accusing him of “seriously” damaging football’s “image and unity”. The FFF’s executive committee voted unanimously to reverse the backing it had formalised in late June, citing events during and after the World Cup, including…
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The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will drive visitors away – the evidence disagrees
UK hospitality trade bodies have strongly opposed government plans to allow English councils to introduce overnight tourist taxes, warning of significant damage to an industry already under pressure from higher costs and the lingering effects of Brexit and the pandemic. UKHospitality estimates a 5% levy on overnight stays in England could result in 12 million…
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Ryanair boss disputes passenger’s claim he was sucked through a broken window: ‘No part of his body got out’
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has disputed claims that a passenger was partially sucked out of an aircraft window during a mid-flight incident in July, insisting “no part of his body got out” of the plane. His comments contradict the account given by Ljubisa Karovic, 61, and his legal team, who say the Serbian businessman’s…
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Bayeux Tapestry makes historic debut outside France at British Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry has gone on public display outside France for the first time in its 1,000-year history, opening today at the British Museum in London to sold-out crowds. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings, has left France for the first time since it was made,…
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Mohsen Gharaei’s Iranian Drama ‘Falling House’ Sells Across Europe After Venice Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei’s drama “Falling House” has secured a wave of international sales after premiering to strong reviews in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival. Paris-based sales agent Paradise City Sales has closed deals with Jokers Films for France, Wanted Cinema for Italy and Karma Films for Spain, with further negotiations ongoing…
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European cities generate revenue through nightly visitor fees
Tourist taxes are new to England but have long been standard practice across continental Europe, where they have proved a lucrative source of income for local authorities, particularly in Italy. Cities typically charge visitors a nightly per-person fee on top of accommodation costs, usually collected at checkout, with the money nominally earmarked for local services…
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ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% amid warning Iran war is fuelling inflation
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to 2.5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation has increased following renewed fighting in the Middle East, spooking investors who had expected the rise but not the hawkish tone accompanying it. The move came as oil and gas prices surged overnight after fresh US…
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Union boss urges Burnham to forge closer ties with EU to undo damage done by Tories’ ‘bad’ Brexit deal
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to use an upcoming UK-EU summit to forge much closer ties with the bloc, arguing that Britain is still paying the price for what he called the Conservatives’ “bad” Brexit deal. He said that with a difficult Budget approaching, war in Ukraine,…
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France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s Fifa presidency, following England, Italy, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland, and is now calling for a wider overhaul of how football’s governing body is run. The move comes after Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions, including the…
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‘Project Hail Mary’ Star’s New War Thriller Officially Proves Why It Has a Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score
A new trailer has been released for Fatherland, a Cold War-era drama starring Sandra Hüller, who plays the daughter of German Nobel laureate Thomas Mann as the pair take a road trip through a devastated post-war Germany. The film, which premiered at Cannes and holds a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, adds to a strong…