FIFA Abandons Investor Plans After Global Backlash FIFA abandons investor plans after intense backlash from UEFA and others, cancelling a proposed sale of World Cup commercial rights and FFE project …
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EU enacts right-to-repair law extending consumer rights for appliances and smartphones
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU right to repair takes effect July 31, 2026, strengthening consumer repair rights EU right to repair begins July 31, 2026, bolstering consumers’ repair rights for appliances with parts-availability timelines …
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Infantino Defends FIFA World Cup Rights Plan After Global Outcry Gianni Infantino defended plans to sell FIFA World Cup rights to private investors in a self-interview on the federation’s website, …
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US threatens to block French ambassador accreditation after UN human rights vote
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoU.S. Signals Possible Hold on French Ambassador Accreditation After UN Vote Row U.S. may delay or block French ambassador accreditation after Paris criticized Washington’s UN vote on the human-rights chief, …
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FIFA investor plans ignite global backlash as Infantino defends $20bn FFE proposal FIFA investor plans draw fierce criticism after president Gianni Infantino on July 29, 2026 defended a proposal to …
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Gianni Infantino Faces Growing Backlash Over Proposed Sale of World Cup Rights Gianni Infantino is confronting intensified criticism from UEFA and leading European football figures over FIFA plans to sell …
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EU rail groups urge Bilger to back unified ticketing and passenger rights
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU coalition urges simpler rules to boost international train travel across Europe EU coalition urges Transport Minister Steffen Bilger to back simpler ticketing and stronger passenger rights to boost international …
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World
Israeli rights groups demand international intervention over deadly West Bank settler attacks
by anna walterby anna walterRights groups warn of West Bank pogrom after settler attack kills four Palestinians Rights groups including B’Tselem, Rabbis for Human Rights and Adalah have urged urgent international intervention to prevent …
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BYD Zhengzhou factory mapped as world’s largest, raising global labor rights concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBYD Zhengzhou factory exposes scale and strains of China’s export-driven production model Satellite imagery shows BYD Zhengzhou factory spans roughly 50 km², highlighting rapid expansion and mounting scrutiny over worker …
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European Court of Justice strengthens consumer withdrawal rights for streaming subscriptions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerECJ Strengthens Withdrawal Rights for Streaming Subscriptions in Sky Austria Case ECJ strengthens withdrawal rights for streaming subscriptions, ruling services like Sky Austria are digital services and may allow revocation …