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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.1 hour 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 ...4 hours ago -
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 ...8 hours ago -
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.15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit
Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bacon urges 'respect' for election
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...Yesterday -
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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 beneficiariesYesterday - World Cup -
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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.Yesterday - World Cup -
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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.Yesterday - 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.Yesterday - World Cup -
World - The New York Times
Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The president, in a trip to Berlin that lasted barely a day, also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East.2 days ago - Ukraine -
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World - Financial Times
Cancer Research chief urges ministers to speed up UK tobacco bill
Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle Mitchell3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Health - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...3 days ago -
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Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Pochettino urges patience after USMNT loss
Coach Mauricio Pochettino cautioned against making any harsh judgments of the United States men's national team after the 2-0 fall to Mexico.4 days ago -
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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.4 days ago - MLS -
Business - Financial Times
Couche-Tard chief dismisses Seven & i break-up plan and urges talks on $47bn deal
Canadian company’s executives are in Tokyo to try to move buyout offer forward4 days ago -
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World - The New York Times
U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza
Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.4 days ago - Israel -
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Menendez brothers 'deserve a chance,' relatives say as they push for release
Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.4 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 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row
The UK says Delhi's co-operation is the "right next step" after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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.5 days ago - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...5 days ago - China -
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Head of Myanmar's military government urges ethnic rebels to join peace talks
The head of Myanmar’s military government has invited ethnic rebels to hold peace talks to end armed conflict across the country5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of rich5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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UN urges probe into deadly Israeli strike on north Lebanon
It says Monday's attack on Aitou raises "real concerns" with respect to international humanitarian law.5 days ago - Israel -
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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.6 days ago - Europe -
World - The Guardian
Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’
Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform. Child safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a ...6 days ago -
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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.6 days ago -
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Do not throw vapes in the bin, urge waste workers
Batteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.October 14 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care
Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner
Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...October 14