FIFA refuted allegations against President Gianni Infantino, stating there is an ongoing effort to discredit him in response to speculation about favoritism.
A Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk resulted in the deaths of at least 13 individuals and injuries to numerous others, marking one of the war's deadliest attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected a Gaza peace plan put forward by President Trump, insisting that Israel will not withdraw military forces until Hamas is disarmed.
Brazilian footballer Jacy Maranhão fell into a stadium tunnel while celebrating a goal that was later disallowed during a match between Coritiba and Chapecoense.
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, has passed away at the age of 86, his family has confirmed.
