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Infantino faces criticism over controversial financial incentives for FIFA members

A growing controversy is surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, after reports suggested that national football associations could receive significantly different levels of financial support depending on whether they back the plan. According to......

Morocco prepares for 2026 elections with focus on transparency and electoral integrity

Morocco is preparing for its upcoming parliamentary elections in a political context marked by renewed attention to the transparency, integrity and organization of the electoral process. The vote, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will be the fifth legislative election held during the reign of King Mohammed......

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to respect tax pledges in social care funding reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain the Labour Party’s tax commitments while pursuing reforms to the way adult social care is funded in England. Speaking on Wednesday during discussions with care home residents, workers, volunteers, and sector representatives in London,......

Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......

India launches exam reform task force after student protests over paper leaks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the creation of a high-level task force to reform the country’s examination system following widespread student protests over allegations of exam paper leaks. The committee will be led by technology entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani and will focus on......

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches new political party after split with Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, marking a major turning point in his relationship with former ally and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The new movement, named “Kiiraay”, was officially introduced during a gathering in Dakar on Saturday. The......

France plans new healthcare reimbursement reforms shifting costs to private insurers

The French government has launched a new phase of healthcare reimbursement reforms that would transfer a larger share of medical costs from the national health insurance system to supplementary private health insurers. The proposed measures form part of broader efforts to manage public healthcare spending......

French Parliament approves state property reform to improve public asset management and cut costs

France has adopted a major reform of its public property management system after the French Parliament gave final approval to legislation creating a dedicated state-owned property company tasked with overseeing government real estate. The measure is intended to reduce operating costs, improve the management......

Portugal’s migrant restrictions raise concerns for construction sector amid housing shortage

Portugal’s tightening migration policies are creating uncertainty for the construction industry, with companies warning that restrictions on foreign workers could worsen labor shortages at a time when the country urgently needs more housing. The construction sector has relied heavily on migrant......