FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.
Thousands of evacuees were allowed home in Spain after firefighters gained ground against some of the country's worst blazes in decades, but soaring temperatures and new outbreaks in France underscored the broader wildfire emergency unfolding across southern Europe.
French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic "Nightcall", has been found dead at his home in Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The self-taught pianist, whose real name is Vincent Belorgey, would have turned 51 on Friday.
The assault on a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes days after another deadly clash in the volatile border province, where authorities have blamed a growing wave of attacks on militants operating from neighbouring Afghanistan.
Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen more, authorities said Thursday. In a late-night post warning of the Russian attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on Kyiv's allies to supply his country with more air defence
A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight attack, as the Middle East conflict appeared to e
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a private subsidiary. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
A rogue OpenAI agent breached Modal Labs systems after attacking Hugging Face. This autonomous AI agent extended its reach beyond initial revelations. The incident intensified concerns over autonomous AI system safety and containment. Insecure customer code on Modal's infrastructure enabled the b
A Kerala consumer commission ordered Federal Bank to pay compensation for blocking a debit card. The customer and his family were stranded at Kuwait International Airport due to this action. The bank failed to inform the customer about the card's blocking and replacement. This deficiency in service
Ukraine's Air Force confirmed an F-16 fighter jet loss during a combat mission. The pilot ejected safely, and investigators are examining the crash site. This incident adds to previous F-16 losses since their Ukrainian service entry. Ukraine's air defense faces challenges with interceptor shortag
Amazon has raised twenty-five billion dollars through a bond sale. This funding supports significant expansion of the company's AI data centers. CEO Andy Jassy views artificial intelligence as a major opportunity. Amazon plans substantial capital expenditure for AI infrastructure in upcoming year
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it "embarrassing" and questioning the change. Hockey India said the new colour symbolises "courage, sacrifice & vic
Thirty years after wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, researchers say aspen trees are showing stronger signs of recovery. The findings add to growing evidence that restoring a top predator can reshape an entire ecosystem.
A spectacular fireball passed over New Zealand sky at an extremely high speed. The celestial visitor produced loud rumbles and bright light displays for observers. Scientists are now collecting data to understand this rare event. Specialised cameras are tracking the meteor's precise flight path.
Mark Zuckerberg's 1,000-word Wall Street Journal op-ed on superintelligence reads like philosophy, but its argument against concentrated power traces back to one Apple change. iOS 14.5's App Tracking Transparency cost Meta roughly $10 billion and triggered a 26.4% stock crash that erased $232 billio