Donald Trump has cheerfully admitted lobbying FIFA's president Gianni Infantino to rescind a red card ban for the USA's top goalscorer, Folarin Balogun, deepening a crisis of integrity for the world governing body. The admission came during a meeting in the Oval Office, where Trump held up a red card for photographers.
First Home Buyer Scheme Benefits High Earners
Exclusive data reveals that most Australian first home buyers are using the government's 5% deposit scheme, with one in three new participants earning more than the scheme's previous cap for high-income earners after Labor scrapped salary caps. The scheme was originally designed to help lower-income Australians enter the housing market.
Extreme Heat Doubles Youth Mental Health Risk
Australian research shows that extreme high temperatures in warmer months double the risk of young people being admitted to hospital for a mental health condition. The study highlights the growing impact of climate change on mental health, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Wimbledon: De Minaur Crashes Out
Alex de Minaur began the day with a first grand slam semi-final in sight but ended it in dejection after losing to Italy's Flavio Cobolli 5-7, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3 in the fourth round at Wimbledon. The Australian was expected to advance but struggled against Cobolli's aggressive play.
FIFA Controversy and World Cup Updates
Trump's lobbying over the Balogun red card has set European football on a collision course with FIFA, following the shock reinstatement for the last-16 tie in Seattle. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also intervened to oppose FIFA's plan to bring forward England's World Cup game against Mexico. In other World Cup news, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon joined thousands of fans outside the royal palace in Oslo after the national team beat Brazil, while England veteran Jordan Henderson injured his wrist in post-match celebrations.
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A suburban Melbourne footballer died in hospital after a horror head clash. Scientists captured miniature facial expressions of bees on slow-motion video, indicating behavior consistent with liking and disliking responses. China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defense agreement with Fiji. A huge crowd gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Authorities in Turkey widened a crackdown, arresting more than 200 people. Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands to flee homes. Pressure mounts on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over personal finances.
