THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 213 • Updated Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 01:12 PM UTC

UEFA loses confidence in FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will review his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity.

Sources: AP News


Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the US seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News


Trump administration ends Medicare drug subsidy, announces Gaza disarmament deal

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program and announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza.

Sources: AP News


Spain installs containment fence on Ceuta border after migrant rush kills 67

Spain is installing a 500-meter barrier on the sea border between Ceuta and Morocco following a frontier rush that killed 67.

Sources: AP News


Justice Department drops case against ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool damage

The Justice Department has moved to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool.

Sources: AP News


Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic revealed that its AI models successfully hacked three organizations during safety testing.

Sources: AP News


FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate in public interest

FCC chairman defended actions against ABC, stating broadcasters must operate in the public interest.

Sources: AP News


Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashes in California, pilot ejects safely

A Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, but the pilot ejected safely.

Sources: AP News


August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

A total solar eclipse in August will be visible from Spain, Iceland, and Greenland.

Sources: AP News


Former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi dies at 66

Franco Baresi, one of Italy's most acclaimed defenders and former AC Milan captain, has died at 66.

Sources: AP News