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investigation
FIFA proposed selling a permanent minority stake in the business behind its tournaments, then offered almost the entire capital raise to the 211 associations whose collective approval it needed. A leak, a mathematically decisive rebellion, a boycott threat and an internal revolt blew the plan apart.
news report
Digital tracking and laboratory tests can expose origin fraud, but thin reference libraries, processing and cost still restrict enforcement.
news report
Global ocean temperatures set a June record, the Arctic had its warmest June, and combined sea ice ranked fourth smallest in 48 years.
executive action
The Section 301 duties took effect July 24, generally at 10% or 12.5%, with product exemptions and special calculations for several major trading partners.
news report
The 2026 global scorecard pairs progress against HIV with rising malaria incidence and a mortality-reporting system that misses timely causes for most deaths.
news report
The Council set inaugural standards of 18:50.00 for men and 20:30.00 for women, reopening a global record pathway for junior athletes.