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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday joined those raising questions about soccer’s governing body overturning the one-game suspension of Team USA’s Folarin Balogun after President Trump spoke to Blatter’s successor, Gianni Infantino, about the matter. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies,” Blatter…
European officials are weighing in on President Trump’s call to the head of FIFA after the reversal of a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the overturned red card suspension was unfair. “This decision clearly raises many questions,” Prévot, a former soccer referee, said in a Monday statement, according…
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The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.
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President Trump’s inquiry with FIFA President Gianni Infantino into the penalty drawn by Team USA player Folarin Balogun has caused a furor in the soccer world, just ahead of the huge round of 16 matchup between Team USA and Belgium. FIFA’s independent board reversed the red card suspension of Balogun on Sunday, after which it…
It took decades before I appreciated the cultural connection between tawdry corruption in a Cook County courtroom and the breathtaking venality of President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Monday called for an investigation into the Patriot Front white nationalist group after its Independence Day rally and march across Washington, D.C. “What I find odd about Patriot Front is how under Biden they were never investigated. Well funded. Never investigated,” Luna wrote in a post on the social…
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
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President Trump said Monday that his administration is working on a plan to launch accounts for adults that would mirror Australia’s retirement savings system. “We’re going to be doing also something we’re working on later on, and it’ll be also, I think, very popular, and I guess the best definition is they have a plan…
The court concluded that the particular broadcast in this case didn't name or otherwise sufficiently identify the plaintiff (Dr. Mahendra Amin), and thus wasn't "of and concerning" him for libel law purposes.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet Reuters
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
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Trump says he asked FIFA chief to review red card foul Reuters
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UN rights council orders urgent Sudan al-Obeid inquiry Reuters
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man in Memphis on Sunday after he was found with a handgun, according to investigators. Tyrin Johnson was killed by soldiers who were on assignment as part of President Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, deployed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Preliminary information indicates the shooting…
Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed during weekend call to talk again in 'near future' Reuters
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The coach of the Norwegian men’s soccer team on Sunday called the decision by FIFA to reverse the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun a “big mistake” and a negative development for the sport. “I have to be honest, I think that’s a big mistake by FIFA. I think it’s not a great conclusion,”…
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Belgium challenging Balogun's eligibility for World Cup clash v USA Reuters
Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding.
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
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The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."
Broadcom, Apple extend chip supply deal through 2031 Reuters
TeraWulf jumps on $19 billion data center lease deal with Anthropic Reuters
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AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley says Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: UAE crude output nears record following OPEC exit, sources say Reuters
Clashes escalate at Sri Lanka prison to leave 25 dead, many more injured Reuters
Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles Reuters
Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion Reuters
An arsonist who murdered a pensioner by setting a wheelie bin on fire, engulfing the victim's home and leaving two other family members in a coma in a "living nightmare" attack has been jailed for at least 25 years.
President Trump is pushing every button to prevent Democrats from taking control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterms, including using fear-mongering tactics and attempting to suppress voter turnout.
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 12 people were killed, officials said.
Reaction to FIFA suspending Balogun red-card ban after Trump intervention Reuters
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Sunday said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs will be completed by the same company that was previously hired to revive the landmark. “We’ll use the same company, because they did a fantastic job,” Burgum said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.” The Interior Secretary did not…
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.
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Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan Reuters
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Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash Reuters
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Chinese court hands former local official rare death sentence in $324 million graft case Reuters
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The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Monday slammed FIFA’s decision to reverse a one-game suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun after President Trump made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA, commonly known as the Europa League, said the decision “crossed a red-line.” “Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of…
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