04:55
UEFA FIFA boycott

55 UEFA members threaten to boycott FIFA competitions, including World Cup

UEFA and its 55 member associations have unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if the world governing body proceeds with plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors, escalating a growing dispute over the future governance of global football.

16:45
Russia-Ukraine conflict

EU releases $4 billion for Ukraine defence purchases

The European Union has released €3.47 billion ($4 billion) to Ukraine to help finance the purchase of drones, missiles, air defence systems and Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, the European Commission has announced.