Another World Cup Will Be Tainted by Worker Deaths If Fifa Fails to Act Say Rights Groups
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Aid into Gaza increased after Israel killed 7 workers, but groups say they're not celebrating
After Israeli strikes killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, aid convoys have entered northern Gaza for the first time since the start of the war.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Archer named in England's T20 World Cup squad
Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to England's squad for the T20 World Cup in June after more than a year out with injuries.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
Concern Over Visa Wait Times for Fans of the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Department of State encouraged supporters in affected countries to start applying for visas now, over two years out from the tournament.The New York Times - Sports - World Cup -
Calendar ‘getting to tipping point’ with bigger Club World Cup, Masters warns
Premier League CEO unhappy with lack of Fifa consultationManchester City’s 115 charges to be resolved ‘in near future’Richard Masters has criticised Fifa for failing to consult domestic leagues over its plans for an expanded Club World Cup, whose ...The Guardian - World -
Jofra Archer set to be named in England squad for T20 World Cup defence
Fast bowler has struggled with longstanding elbow issueChris Jordan also in line to feature in 15-man squadJofra Archer is set to make his long-awaited England return as part of the 15-man T20 World Cup squad that is named on Tuesday, with Chris ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
England duo can push Test case at T20 World Cup - Key
Jonny Bairstow and Phil Salt can “absolutely” push their case to be England’s Test wicketkeeper at the T20 World Cup, says managing director Rob Key.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
Chef José Andrés says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'
The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity.”ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
José Andrés Eulogizes 7 World Central Kitchen Workers Killed in Gaza
The chef voiced “regret, sorrow and anger” at a Washington memorial for the workers slain while delivering food for his World Central Kitchen.The New York Times - Top stories -
World Central Kitchen resuming operations in Gaza after killing of 7 workers
World Central Kitchen will be resuming operations in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers earlier this month, the nonprofit organization announced Sunday. The nonprofit organization, founded by celebrity chef José ...The Hill - Politics -
Human rights groups and diplomats condemn Iraq’s anti-LGBTQ+ law
US state department says law could drive away foreign investment and David Cameron calls it ‘dangerous and worrying’. Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy ...The Guardian - World -
Prosecutor: German far-right group's military units were far advanced
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Jake Fraser-McGurk stakes claim for place in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad with IPL blitz
Opener equals fourth fastest half-century in Indian Premier LeagueDelhi Capitals 257-4 defeated Mumbai Indians 247-9 by 10 runsJake Fraser-McGurk has made an irresistible demand for a place in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad with his latest ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
Thailand's central bank will act independently and not cave to 'political' pressure, governor says
Political pressure won't force the hand of Thailand's central bank in making its interest rate decisions independently, the country's central bank chief said.CNBC - Business -
Eagles NFL Draft 2024 grades: What Philadelphia failed to do, and one thing it definitely got right
The Eagles addressed the secondary, but admittedly were shocked they didn't draft an offensive lineman earlyCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Charity workers say park killer warnings ignored
Charity workers say they raised "repeated" concerns about Forbury Gardens killer Khairi Saadallah.BBC News - Top stories -
UK sanctions are failing to hamper Russia’s economy, says senior MP
Head of inquiry into effectiveness of measures says more must be done to dent Moscow’s defence budgetFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK sanctions are failing to hamper Russia’s economy, says senior MP
Head of inquiry into effectiveness of measures says more must be done to dent Moscow’s defence budgetFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Doug Emhoff to attend memorial for World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli strike
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will represent the Biden administration at a memorial Thursday for the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza earlier this month, according to a White House official.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Doug Emhoff to attend memorial for World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli strike
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will represent the Biden administration at a memorial Thursday for the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza earlier this month, according to a White House official.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
World Central Kitchen will resume operations in Gaza after killing of 7 aid workers
World Central Kitchen announced that it will resume operations in Gaza on Monday, almost one month after seven of its aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the enclave.NBC News - Top stories -
Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group
Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict. Burkina Faso’s military summarily executed 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in a single day in ...The Guardian - World -
Illinois governor's pro-abortion rights group sinks money into Florida ballot question
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s policy advocacy group is sinking resources into a Florida ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.NBC News - Top stories - Florida -
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”The New York Times - Tech -
Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say
Are cases of bird flu being missed in dairy workers? Experts say it's likely that there are some cases going unreported. Protecting dairy workers should be a top priority.NBC News - Top stories -
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”The New York Times - Tech -
Trump immunity case takeaways: Worry over lawlessness or hobbling POTUS dominates
The Supreme Court heard a historic case on whether Trump has immunity or can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election lossABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Sue Bird says joining ownership group of the Seattle Storm felt inevitable
Sue Bird says becoming a part-owner of the only WNBA franchise she ever played for felt like an inevitabilityABC News - Sports -
Is another inflation scare coming? GDP seems to say yes.
A surprisingly high inflation reading in the first quarter has raised anxiety about whether a key price index in March could be worse than expected and could lower the odds of U.S. interest-rate cuts.MarketWatch - Business -
McConnell says the world is ‘more dangerous now than before World War II’: Full interview
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins Meet the Press to discuss aid to Ukraine, abortion, Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party.NBC News - Politics -
Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'
Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industryABC News - Tech -
I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.BBC News - Top stories -
Study says it's likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier
A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundingsABC News - Tech -
Study says it's likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier
A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundingsABC News - Tech -
Daughter's world 'turned upside down' after pub cellar death
Olwen Collier died from head injuries after falling into the cellar of a pub in south Wales.BBC News - Top stories -
World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid work after death of staff
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Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco
Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.BBC News - Top stories -
US says Israeli army units violated human rights
But all five units remain eligible for US military aid after Israel took action, the state department says.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's direction
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's directionABC News - World -
Two died after UK shift from analogue to digital phone lines
Government says it met Virgin O2 chief executive and Ofcom after incidents last yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom