FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

Chad's former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for inciting violence through racist and xenophobic messages, following inter-communal clashes in May that resulted in 35 deaths. Masra, who denies the charges and plans to appeal, has been a vocal critic of President Mahamat Deby and faced legal issues after returning to Chad under an amnesty in 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Protests in Jerusalem and other Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, erupted over Prime Minister Netanyahu's Gaza City takeover plan, with former soldier Max Kresch leading demonstrators who refused to serve in what they termed a "political war." The Israeli security cabinet's plan aims to disarm Hamas and establish new governance in Gaza, drawing international condemnation and prompting Germany to halt military exports to Israel. Want More Context? 🔎

A 30-year-old Georgia man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, opened fire near the CDC headquarters, killing a police officer and injuring others, claiming depression linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. The incident has left CDC employees shaken, prompting calls for accountability from vaccine skeptics and emphasizing the ongoing issue of gun violence in America. Want More Context? 🔎

Fire crews are actively fighting a significant blaze at the Seaview Terraces, located on the former Seaview Hospital and asylum site near Hokitika on New Zealand's South Island. The fire, reported shortly after 7 am, was described as enormous, visible across Hokitika and the surrounding areas, prompting multiple emergency calls for assistance. Want More Context? 🔎

Assam Prepares for Electoral Roll Revision Assam is set for an intensive revision of electoral rolls as directed by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) ahead of the Election Commission's schedule, focusing on appointing election officials and additional booth-level officers. The Chief Minister has stressed the importance of purging voter lists, particularly addressing concerns over alleged illegal entries in border regions. Want More Context? 🔎

Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire to officiate a Major League Baseball regular-season game, debuting as first base umpire during a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Following a successful first game, she donated her debut cap to the Hall of Fame and expressed her emotions about this milestone for women in baseball. Want More Context? 🔎