- 9h ago
Infantino's World Cup rights sale collapses, successors line up for 2027 FIFA vote
Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors after a backlash from confederations, and speculation is mounting over who will challenge him at the FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- 14h ago
Jessica Pegula to face Alexandra Eala in Washington Open final after semifinal wins
Top seed Jessica Pegula rallied from 5-2 down to beat Diana Shnaider, while Alexandra Eala ousted Naomi Osaka to reach Sunday's WTA 500 title match.
- yesterday
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos confirms retirement after World Cup breakthrough and months of confusion
The 74-year-old Belgian coach announced his decision on Friday, ending a tenure marked by South Africa’s first World Cup knockout appearance and an Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal.
- 2d ago
Alphabet pulls Earth AI image tool after 24 hours as users fabricate warzone and disaster scenes
Users generated fake aerial scenes of a nuclear facility in Iran, a bombed Moscow, and a plane crashing into a Manhattan skyscraper, all layered onto real coordinates inside Google Earth. Google reversed the feature on Friday while it works on stronger guardrails.
- 2d ago
Tesla weighs sale of China business to clear path for SpaceX merger; Musk calls report 'absurdly fake'
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla executives have been told to prepare for a separation of the Chinese business, with options including a spinoff, sale, or closure, to facilitate a potential merger with SpaceX. Elon Musk called the report 'absurdly fake news.'
- 3d ago
Milei decrees entry ban and expulsion for foreigners spreading 'hate' against Argentina
Argentina's president issued an emergency decree Thursday allowing the immediate expulsion or denial of entry to any foreigner deemed to have spread hate messages against the country, following a wave of online criticism after the World Cup final loss to Spain.
- 3d ago
BBVA overhauls executive team with new Mexico head and CFO as it pivots to artificial intelligence
Carlos Torres and Onur Genç promote internal talent to nine key posts, including Mexico country manager and group CFO, as the Spanish bank targets a 35% efficiency ratio.
- 4d ago
Infantino's FIFA presidency on the brink after failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is battling to save his job after a secret plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors collapsed amid a global backlash, with European and North American confederations calling for his removal and council members moving to force an emergency meeting.
- 6d ago
Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading 'hate and false rumors' in 15-page Instagram tirade
A week after Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted a 15-page Instagram statement accusing journalists and observers of spreading 'hate and false rumors' about the tournament, while defending FIFA's handling of visa denials, the Balogun red card, and commercial breaks.
- Jul 26
Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico, and US Democratic Party of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign' amid World Cup tensions
Argentine president Javier Milei claimed on Sunday that 25% of the resources for an 'anti-Argentine campaign' came from the Brazilian government, also naming Mexico and the US Democratic Party as funders, without providing evidence.
- Jul 23
Orcas filmed ramming sunfish carcasses until they explode in Gulf of California, study reveals
Underwater footage from the Gulf of California shows orcas ramming dead sunfish at full speed, fragmenting them into thousands of pieces. Scientists say the behaviour may help feed calves or simply be play.
- Jul 22
Florida teen drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta days before trial
The 15-year-old plaintiff, who had already settled with YouTube, TikTok and Snap, withdrew his claims without payment from Meta, citing satisfaction with the overall litigation outcome.
- Jul 22
Spain's 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win draws record 62.8 million U.S. viewers, smashing soccer ratings
Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina drew a combined 62.8 million U.S. viewers across Fox, Telemundo and Peacock, more than doubling the 2022 final and setting all-time highs for both English- and Spanish-language soccer telecasts.
- Jul 21
Private autopsy finds Nolan Wells' cause of death 'undetermined,' foul play not ruled out
An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found dead on a Mississippi barrier island after a July 4 boat trip with friends, could not determine a cause of death and did not rule out foul play, attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday.
- Jul 21
FC Porto signs South Korean midfielder Hwang Inbeom from Feyenoord for €4.5 million until 2029
The 29-year-old international arrives from Feyenoord for a fixed fee of €4.5 million, with a further €500,000 in potential bonuses, and takes the number 16 shirt.
- Jul 20
Trump booed at World Cup final, then lingers on podium with Spain's champions
The US president attended only one match of the 104-game tournament, then refused to leave the trophy presentation despite efforts by FIFA's Gianni Infantino and Spain's captain to usher him off.
- Jul 20
UEFA president Ceferin boycotts World Cup final after FIFA reverses Balogun ban following Trump call
The UEFA president stayed away after FIFA suspended the automatic suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun, a decision that followed a phone call from President Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and a Trump photo op: the World Cup final halftime show that broke football tradition
A 30-minute halftime spectacle featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, combined with Donald Trump's on-field photo op and a pre-match intervention in a player suspension, turned the 2026 World Cup final into a flashpoint over American influence on football.
- Jul 20
Sinaloa cartel co-founder 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced to life without parole in Brooklyn federal court
A federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to life without parole, closing a decades-long chapter of industrial-scale drug trafficking and violence that flooded the US with fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
- Jul 20
Rodri named best player as Spain dominate 2026 World Cup awards; Mbappé wins Golden Boot
Spain's captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22.
