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World - The Guardian
Surrogacy ring accused of exploiting vulnerable women in Argentina
Prosecutors say ‘criminal enterprise’ charged foreign couples $50,000 and denied payments for miscarriages. An international surrogacy ring exploited impoverished women, denied payments for ...4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Women's stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal
A group of over 100 professional women's footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...8 hours ago - World Cup -
Politics - The Hill
Walz accuses Trump of disrespecting workers by 'cosplaying' at McDonald’s
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, on Monday accused former President Trump of disrespecting McDonald’s workers by pretending to work at one of its restaurants ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Murdoch’s Dow Jones sues AI start-up Perplexity for infringement
Publishers accuse company of ‘freeriding’ on valuable news content21 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court
The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’
Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’. More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Jenrick accuses Badenoch of disrespecting Tories
Robert Jenrick has attacked Tory leadership rival Kemi Badenoch for failing to set out detail policies.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal
More than 100 professional women's footballers sign an open letter urging Fifa to end a sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.
Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiaries2 days ago - World Cup -
Top stories - BBC News
Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup
Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.2 days ago - World Cup -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
FIFA gives Lionel Messi, Inter Miami a spot in 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.2 days ago - World Cup -
Sports - ESPN
FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.2 days ago - World Cup -
Sports - ESPN
Ex-Fulham capt. accuses Al Fayed of assault
The former captain of Fulham's women's team, Ronnie Gibbons, says she was sexually assaulted on two occasions by the late Mohamed Al Fayed when he owned the club.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Falsely accused man doesn't want murderer released
John Actie says he hopes Lynette White's family will appeal the decision to release her killer.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Snowboarder accused of running cocaine ring
Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several ...4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change
MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.5 days ago - MLS -
World - Financial Times
Israel accused of implementing ‘starvation plan’ in Gaza
Scheme calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining denied aid5 days ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference
Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures
Don Garber sympathetic over fixture overload Commissioner still backs Club World Cup inclusion The Commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber, has joined voices calling for greater ...5 days ago - MLS -
World - The New York Times
Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lawrence Bishnoi: the feared Indian mob boss implicated in Canada killings
Indian gangster in prison for past nine years was mentioned by police in connection with killings of Canadian Sikhs. In the Indian state of Punjab, the presence of gangsters can be felt everywhere. ...6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.6 days ago - World Cup -
Sports - ESPN
European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule
European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.October 15 - Europe -
Sports - ESPN
FIFPro, Europe's big leagues vs. FIFA: The battle over soccer's calendar explained
FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.October 14 -
World - The New York Times
Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion
Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work.October 14 - India -
World - The Guardian
Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts
La Liga president called complaint ‘important step’ No intention to challenge body as global regulator The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, hailed “one of the most important days in football” ...October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial
FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'
The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Israel accused of targeting medics in Lebanon after 150 killed
Dozens of clinics and hospitals, some linked with Hizbollah, hit by air strikes in escalating campaignOctober 14 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting
Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin. A former officer in the East German secret police has been sentenced to 10 years in jail ...October 14 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsOctober 14 - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France
A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...October 13 -
World - The Guardian
Limp Bizkit’s fraud lawsuit rattles music industry: ‘These accusations are massive’
Band alleges that Universal Music Group owes it more than $200m after concealing royalties. One of the world’s largest music companies has been accused of depriving “potentially hundreds” of ...October 13 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Female Accusers Are Begging You Not to Forget Them
The world has moved on. They haven’t.October 1 - Donald Trump