Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Summary
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologizes for a failed World Cup privatization plan but retains board support amid resignation calls. In the US, a progressive candidate’s narrow Senate primary win in Michigan highlights Democratic Party divisions. Other stories include a major hostage rescue in Nigeria, an Iran-Oman deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and the resignation of a Cambridge professor over plagiarism allegations.
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Intro: Choiceology and Global News Podcast
FIFA President Infantino apologizes for World Cup privatization plan
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Nigeria rescues 300 hostages from jihadists
UK scientists trial fridge-free vaccines
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Iran and Oman finalize Strait of Hormuz deal
AI tools attempt cyber attacks using fake profiles
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism claims
Afghan women's football team returns to international stage
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