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⚽ FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body after his plan to allow private investment of up to $4.2 billion in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash. thestandard.com.hk/world/article/…

Iran's military accused the US of "escalating tensions" in the Middle East and warned countries in the region against cooperating with Washington during the conflict. The remarks came after US President Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran "very hard". ➡️ u.afp.com/SrvR

⚾ South Korea's baseball league cancelled two professional games Saturday to ensure the safety of players and fans in a heatwave. The highest level of heat warning --  issued when temperatures are forecast for 39C - has been in effect since Friday. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

After up to 60,000 migrants streamed into Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, most by Saturday have now left, according to officials. But right-wing politicians said this shows a weakness in EU border management. Full story: u.afp.com/SrvE

Over 300 firefighters in Greece on Saturday were battling to save the area of Porto Germeno, a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens after fires broke out Friday and violent winds continued to lash the country, hampering operations. Read more: u.afp.com/Srvb

Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital killed at least nine people and wounded more than two dozen others, local officials said on Saturday, with strikes damaging homes and causing fires across the city. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. ➡️u.afp.com/SrvX

Pakistan rescue teams resumed the search for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered. Among those still missing is renowned climber Nirmal Purja. ➡️ u.afp.com/Srvm

The US Justice Department dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the hurried renovations ordered by President Donald Trump had been botched. ➡️ u.afp.com/SrvP

New York's attorney general has sued betting platform Kalshi, accusing it of running an illegal gambling operation u.afp.com/Srvp

"The climate crisis is in overdrive": UN chief issues dire warning on strengthening El Nino weather pattern u.afp.com/Srvc

A British funeral director has been ordered behind bars for 20 years after a tip led to the discovery of horrific conditions at his parlour. The judge said Robert Bush has caused "anguish and pain on a scale beyond comprehension" u.afp.com/Srvq

Google has yanked a new feature that allowed AI visualizations to be created on top of satellite imagery, after users easily fabricated misleading images that could be used for disinformation u.afp.com/Srvo

Scorching temperatures in Europe this summer have led to an unusually early grape harvest for winegrowers in Italy and France u.afp.com/Srv4

Displaced Palestinians question whether a deal requiring Hamas to hand over its weapons and Israeli forces to withdraw from the Gaza Strip will actually be implemented

A Malaysian pilot who flew a passenger jet to Indonesia was allegedly found to be carrying more than 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase. He also tested positive for meth, MDMA and cocaine u.afp.com/SrtF

Oysters, cheese and crepes: Local residents and businesses lay out feasts for France's weary firefighters u.afp.com/Srtr

US President Donald Trump says chaotic scenes from Spain's migration crisis this week will be repeated in his country if opposition Democrats take power in November's midterm elections u.afp.com/Srta

🇪🇸 🇲🇦 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday the sudden influx of migrants into the north African enclave Ceuta from Morocco was caused by trafficking mafia spreading rumours about a recent court ruling on immigration ➡️ u.afp.com/Srte

⚽ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football Association rules ➡️ u.afp.com/SrtM