Pressure grows on Fifa boss
Summary
Pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after UEFA lost confidence in him following the cancellation of World Cup stake sales. The EU holds an emergency meeting regarding the migrant influx in Ceuta, while Ukraine reports nine deaths from Russian missile attacks due to air defense shortages. Additionally, renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was confirmed killed in a Pakistan avalanche, and Bev Craig is set to become Greater Manchester’s new mayor.
Topics discussed
Introduction and BBC Global Story promo
Headlines: FIFA, Ceuta migrants, Ukraine, and Nirmal Purja
FIFA president Infantino faces pressure after World Cup plan
EU emergency meeting over migrant influx to Ceuta
BBC Global Story promo: Iran school strike
Russian missile attack on Kiev and air defense shortages
US warnings for citizens in Middle East amid Iran tensions
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche
Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester
High Court approves trial for puberty blockers in children
Wildfires around Bordeaux brought under control
Commonwealth Games results and other sports news
Pet tortoise reunited with owner after recycling mix-up
Headline recap and closing promo
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