- Aug 12
Lakers sold for record $12.5B to Kushner and Iger as Walter exits after 10 months
Mark Walter agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger at a $12.5 billion valuation, the most expensive sports team sale ever, just 10 months after acquiring the franchise from the Buss family.
- Jul 29
FIFA denounces 'concerted effort' to undermine Infantino as confederations split over World Cup sale plan
FIFA has accused critics of a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine President Gianni Infantino, as the body confronts its deepest crisis over a secret plan to sell World Cup rights that was revealed in media reports and abandoned after three confederations holding 136 of 211 votes opposed it.
- Jul 23
Albanian police fire tear gas and water cannon at Tirana protesters opposed to Trump-linked resort and Kanye West subsidy
Police used tear gas and water cannon outside the Albanian parliament on Thursday as demonstrators tried to breach security cordons, the latest escalation in weeks of protests against a luxury hotel project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
- Jun 15
Barron Trump's rare public appearance at father's 80th birthday prompts social media concern
Barron Trump, 20, made his first public appearance in months at his father Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration, a UFC event in Washington, D.C., sparking a wave of social media comments about his somber expression.
- Jun 13
Albania orders arrest of 20 in money laundering probe, some linked to Kushner resort project
Albania's special anti-corruption prosecution (SPAK) has ordered the arrest of 20 people suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering, with some of the suspects possibly connected to a luxury resort project planned by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Four people were arrested on Saturday, and a court order freezes assets exceeding €128.4 million.
