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Politics · European UnionEuropean FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
England and Wales have withdrawn support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprises, valued at $20bn, to private equity. The Scottish FA has not commented, while its president chairs FIFA’s Finance Committee.
European Union4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50![Children who crossed into Spain wait inside a temporary shelter for unaccompanied minors in the enclave of Ceuta, next to the border of Morocco and Spain, Thursday, May 20, 2021 [Bernat Armangue/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP_21142621036927.jpg?resize=1200%2C630&quality=80)
Conflict & Security · European UnionEU leaders criticise Spain over Ceuta migrant surge as 80 die
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced EU criticism after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in 48 hours, with over 80 deaths reported. Italy imposed temporary border controls, while Spain said most migrants had left by Saturday. Frontex data shows irregular EU crossings fell 37% in early 2026.
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Climate · European UnionEU wildfires and heatwaves force evacuations and spike deaths
Wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux have forced over 300,000 evacuations, while drownings and heat-related deaths exceed 10,000 across Western Europe. The Santa New Mexican reports personal accounts of the crisis, including elderly residents enduring extreme heat without air conditioning.
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UEFA threatens legal action over Infantino's $4.2bn World Cup profit sale plan
UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a $4.2bn stake in World Cup profits to private investors. The proposal, withdrawn after global criticism, prompted UEFA to explore an alternative FIFA president candidate ahead of the March 2027 election.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionDenmark extends military service to 11 months as Princess Isabella enlists
Denmark has increased its military service duration from four to 11 months, citing security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Princess Isabella, 19, joined as a conscript, while women now account for 20 percent of recruits. Training includes basic skills and operational missions like surveillance.
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