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FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments
FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments

FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.

July 28, 2026

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Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war
Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, as the leaders sought to patch over public disagreements on the conflict.

July 28, 2026

Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot air defenses
Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot air defenses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed a "good meeting" with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, saying they discussed licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia.

July 28, 2026

France pressures Suriname as illegal mining plagues border
France pressures Suriname as illegal mining plagues border

Illegal mining along Suriname's border with French Guiana is viewed as a ticking time bomb by French authorities, who are pushing for a joint effort to defuse the crisis.

July 28, 2026

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Zelensky holds White House talks with Trump on Ukraine war
Zelensky holds White House talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held closed-door talks with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, as Kyiv sought fresh diplomatic and military support in its fight against Russia.

July 28, 2026

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Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy
Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

July 28, 2026