Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football’s world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino’s proposal.
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.
Moroccans sought better future trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta
When he heard that the border was breached, Abdulah Buji jumped on his motorbike and rode as fast as he could to join the tens of thousands of other Moroccans who swam en masse to reach Spanish territory.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Dogs are being trained to avoid venomous snakes
In parts of the U.S. where venomous snakes are more common, training programs aim to protect pets from getting bitten.
Trump has been losing his battle to cut interest rates
President Donald Trump has for months pressured the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, claiming it would be “Rocket Fuel!” for growth.
Tanker struck by projectile off Oman, UKMTO says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, leaving it not under command after the engine room was damaged, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Saturday.
US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countries
The U.S. State Department will make permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly from Africa, to post bonds of up to $20,000 when seeking U.S. visas, according to a federal noticeposted online on Friday.
Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.
Russian missile attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least 3, wounds over a dozen
A Russian missile and drone attack targeting Kyiv has killed at least three civilians and wounded over a dozen.