FIFA Approves Exiled Afghan Women’s National Team to Compete Internationally FIFA’s ruling allows an Afghan women’s national team in exile to enter international competitions with AFC approval, opening a path …
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World Cup ticket prices spark fan outrage as FIFA boosts payouts to participants FIFA’s decision to raise payments to participating teams has coincided with widespread anger over World Cup ticket …
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BWF to switch international badminton scoring to 3 x 15 from 2027 BWF will change international badminton scoring to 3 x 15 in 2027 to shorten matches and boost appeal; …
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Germany’s Bundestag approves two-month fuel tax cut and €1,000 relief bonus amid employer criticism
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany approves fuel tax cut and optional €1,000 relief premium for employees Bundestag approves two-month fuel tax cut; Bundesrat backs the tank discount and will vote on a voluntary tax-free …
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Japan approves National Intelligence Council to centralize spy operations amid China threat
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoJapan to establish national intelligence council as part of security overhaul Japan will create a national intelligence agency to centralize threat analysis and counter-disinformation, a move aimed at strengthening responses …
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Environment Minister Till Backhaus approves private rescue attempt for stranded humpback whale
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTill Backhaus Oversees Stranded Humpback Whale Response as Rescue Debate Intensifies Mecklenburg-Vorpommern environment minister Till Backhaus has taken a prominent role in the response to a stranded humpback whale in …
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EU approves Ukraine loan after Druzhba pipeline resumes oil deliveries to Hungary
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU loan for Ukraine likely to be approved after Druzhba pipeline restart EU loan for Ukraine likely approved after Druzhba restart; EU ambassadors backed an MFF amendment, clearing the way …
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German Cabinet Approves Draft Law Mandating Three-Month IP Address Retention
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany cabinet approves three-month IP address retention for internet providers Federal cabinet approves three-month IP address retention by ISPs to aid criminal probes, igniting debate over effectiveness, privacy rights and …
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Germany approves €6.5bn subsidy for grid operators, minister demands consumers benefit
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s €6.5bn Grid Subsidy Faces Scrutiny as Minister Demands Electricity Price Relief Katherina Reiche urged grid operators and utilities to ensure a €6.5bn subsidy approved by the cabinet reaches households, …
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Germany approves tougher action against Russian shadow fleet to secure energy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s National Security Council orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet Germany’s National Security Council has approved stronger measures targeting the Russian shadow fleet to prevent sanctions evasion and protect …