Fifa faces backlash over proposed World Cup sell-off

FIFA faces significant backlash over plans to sell stakes in major football competitions, with critics like UEFA and former FA chairman David Bernstein condemning the move as a commercialization of the sport's soul. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attacks on a U.S. base. In Japan, rescue efforts continue after a powerful earthquake and subsequent gas explosion at a shopping mall left at least 14 dead. Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, alleging his platform facilitates terrorist activities. Additionally, Nepal reports a successful increase in its tiger population, though this growth has intensified human-animal conflicts. Finally, the program covers allegations of sexual misconduct against actor Jared Leto and the emerging trend of "sauna raves" in major cities.