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Nordic FAs lose confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino - intensifying pressure on the FIFA president.
Posted on 23 August 2026 | 11:07 am
Marathon organisers admit 'unfortunate error' after wrong stadium etched on to medals
In a week, up to 40,000 runners will take part in Sydney's Marathon, but a mix-up means they will be handed medals decorated with a German stadium.
Posted on 23 August 2026 | 3:26 am
Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make 'concrete' of the future
After repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 10:30 pm
'Scores of people' kidnapped from mosque in Nigeria
Armed men have kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, residents and police have said, in the latest mass abduction in a region plagued by violent gangs.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 9:17 pm
'17-year-old girl killed' in sword attack at Swedish school
A 17-year-old girl was killed when a teenager armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Sweden, reports say.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 11:49 am
FIFA president Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth tournament in a sign of deepening divisions caused by his attempted World Cup sell-off, Sky News has learnt.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 5:52 am
Former world champion boxer shot dead outside his home
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa, government officials said.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 5:24 am
'America has changed': Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 1:09 am
Infantino likes a baldy joke, but fans will see it as bare-faced cheek
He likes a baldy gag, we learned that much.
Posted on 22 August 2026 | 12:01 am
Argentina players banned for World Cup brawl and AFA fined over Falklands banner
Three Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 11:25 am