FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff

FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump’s backing after failed World Cup selloff.

FIFA has dismissed as “pure fiction” a report that its President Gianni Infantino had sought support from US President Donald ⁠Trump’s administration after the collapse of a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.

Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings

The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing growing criticism from some European leaders as European Union interior ministers meet to discuss last week’s mass crossing into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, an episode that has reignited debate over migration across the bloc.

Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

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Complainant J begins today’s evidence via video link

Complainant J has begun his evidence again today, appearing via video link.

The prosecutor, Georgina Wright, is clarifying evidence about an incident detailed by J yesterday.

Australia news live: Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat and says he hopes to get their preferences

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Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat

Andrew Hastie said he’s “not worried” about the next election, but hopes he receives preferences from One Nation when it comes down to it.

Trump fumes as allies back down on battles on Reflecting Pool, anti-weaponization fund

It's been a humbling few days for Donald Trump, even if the American president is reluctant to acknowledge it.

In a series of setbacks, Trump has faced adversity in matters both large and small; two of which he cares about dearly and one that could determine his and his party's political fate for the remaining two years of his presidential term.

Rape threats part of misogyny Tyneside schoolgirls face

'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school

UK weather: Final day of heatwave brings thunderstorm and flash flood risk

Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices

If you have used a free version of an ChatGPT or its AI rivals, then you are obviously getting a good deal.

Firms like Microsoft, Google and Anthropic have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in developing Large Language Models (LLMs) the tech behind those services.

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.

The Venezuelan government has announced that the confirmed death toll from a pair of heavy earthquakes that struck the country in June has risen to 6,125 people.