
Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to resign from FIFA following widespread condemnation of his failed private investment plans, with critics like David Bernstein proposing a public stock exchange listing to ensure transparency and democratic governance. Meanwhile, Greece battles devastating wildfires fueled by climate change and poor land management, while Hungary faces energy shortages as low water levels on the Danube force the partial shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant. In medical news, a pioneering in-utero surgery successfully corrected a rare birth defect in baby Theo, marking a significant breakthrough in fetal medicine. Additionally, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has finally made contact with the outside world through a Red Cross delegate, and the US and Japan have launched a coordinated intervention to stabilize the yen after it hit a 40-year low. Finally, the global community mourns the passing of renowned horse trainer Monty Roberts.
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