Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly stated that Gianni Infantino is 'the wrong man' to lead FIFA, intensifying criticism of the organisation's contentious investment proposals.
A recent UK report highlights a youth engagement crisis with nearly one in eight 16-24 year olds not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The Netherlands, with a 4.9% NEET rate for 18-24 year olds compared to the UK's 15.1%, offers a potential blueprint through its "no dead ends" educational philosophy, which ensures continuous pathways for young people.
One year after an Air India plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad, killing 19 people on the ground and 241 on board, residents and students continue to grapple with the trauma. The damaged hostel remains, a constant reminder of the catastrophe.
Global oil prices increased significantly following Iran's missile attacks on Israel, marking a direct violation of the fragile April ceasefire. Brent crude jumped to $95.50 a barrel, with US-traded crude also seeing a notable rise. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared these attacks the beginning of a 'full week' of strikes, threatening further escalation. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint for energy flows.
