Politics

Football

UEFA to Boycott World Cups if FIFA Sell-Off Plans Approved

UEFA has vowed to boycott all FIFA competitions if proposals to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors are approved, according to the BBC and The Guardian.

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US Politics

ABC Accuses FCC of Intimidation Campaign to Shape Coverage

ABC News has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of using the threat of revoked broadcast licenses as part of an intimidation campaign to influence media coverage critical of President Donald Trump, according to a court filing.

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Leaders

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending his presidential term by another year, according to Confidencial Nicaragua. The move comes amid a political climate where opposition candidates are detained, disqualified, or forced into exile, BBC reports.

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Africa

Veteran Ugandan Opposition Leader in ICU After Collapse

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial, his wife has said.

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Política de EE.UU.

Fauci invocó la Quinta Enmienda más de 100 veces

El doctor Anthony Fauci invocó la Quinta Enmienda más de 100 veces durante una audiencia del Senado el 29 de julio, según KCRA y NewsNation.

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US Politics

Anthony Fauci invoke Fifth: Senate hearing highlights legal debate

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a July 29 Senate hearing, citing legal advice to avoid self-incrimination, according to KCRA and NewsNation.

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Africa

Quarter Young Africans Believe USAID Cuts Could Be Positive

A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, according to a new survey. The African Youth Survey, which interviewed nearly 5,000 people across 16 countries, found that optimism was highest in Ghana and Nigeria.

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Economy

Fed holds rates steady amid inflation and geopolitical tensions

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a 9-3 decision, despite renewed calls from President Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs, according to The Korea Times.

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Política de EE.UU.

Fauci invoca la Quinta Enmienda más de 100 veces en audiencia

Dr. Anthony Fauci invocó su derecho a permanecer en silencio más de 100 veces durante una audiencia del Senado sobre el origen del coronavirus.

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US Politics

Javier Milei Accuses Democrats of Funding Anti-Argentina Campaign

Javier Milei has accused the US Democratic party of financing a coordinated 'anti-Argentina campaign' at the World Cup, according to The Guardian.

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US Politics

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, refusing to answer questions about the origins of the coronavirus and the government's pandemic response. The hearing, led by GOP lawmakers, saw sharp partisan divisions as Republicans accused Fauci of misleading the public and Democrats defended him.

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Asia Pacific

Gen Z Slang Enters Indian Parliament as ‘Cockroach’ Protest Gains Ground

India's parliament has adopted Gen Z slang like 'delulu' and 'clock it' as a youth-led protest movement reshapes political discourse, according to BBC.

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Europe

Wildfires Flare in South-West France Amid 40C Heatwave

Wildfires in south-west France have flared up as the region prepares for a new 40C heatwave, according to BBC reports.

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Americas

Ecuador’s Cocaine Superhighway to Europe Feeds Global Crisis

Ecuador has become a major transit point for cocaine to Europe and the US, according to President Daniel Noboa, with around 70% of the drug reaching those regions funneled through the country. Police Captain Jean Carlos Bustamante fights rival gangs and corruption at home.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France’s Remarks

The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, in protest at comments made by France that compared Washington's voting on human rights to that of authoritarian states, according to BBC.

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