European football’s governing body Uefa and UK PM Andy Burnham have criticised proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Fifa said it intends to expand “football development funding” and invite third-party investment in a new venture.

But who might the third party be – and why are people furious about the plans?

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Who owns FIFA?
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Who is Infantino?
05:14 – Reaction to the controversy
08:03 – Infantino-Trump relationship
09:46 – What happens next?

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We ask the BBC’s Washington correspondent Bernd Debusmann how the Democrats have changed their attitude towards Israel in light of the war in Gaza, and the conflict in Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting President Donald Trump in Washington, at a tense time for US-Israel relations. Though they entered the war with Iran as partners, President Trump has publicly criticised Israel over its handling of the conflict – even calling Mr Netanyahu “crazy” in a phone call about Israel’s fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, more than 100 House Democrats recently voted to cut military aid to Israel. And some of the parties top figures – including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Cory Booker have promised not to accept any money from the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC.

Bernd tells us that in the wake of the Gaza war, a new generation of politicians, like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have come to represent many young American voters’ growing frustration with the Israeli government.

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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Trump and Netanyahu’s relationship
01:35 Why Democrats voted against Israel aid
03:12 AIPAC and the pro-Israel lobby
05:02 How younger Americans view Israel
06:45 Israel and US elections
08:02 How do Republicans feel about Israel?

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Spanish authorities have allowed thousands of people evacuated because of wildfires to return to their homes after restrictions were lifted in the areas of Toledo, Madrid, Ávila, and Castellón.

In the Madrid region alone, 24,000 people have been told they can return and lockdowns on another 20,000 have been lifted.

Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn, including one at Burgohondo 150km (93 miles) west of Madrid.

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Donald Trump in Washington DC for their first in-person talks since US airstrikes on Iran began in February.

The meeting comes amid signs of growing friction between the two leaders. Trump has publicly criticised Israel for continuing strikes in Lebanon and ignoring a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Iran’s state broadcaster said two men who took part in nationwide anti-government protests earlier this year have been publicly executed in the city of Isfahan.

And elsewhere, Oman has reportedly proposed a regional system for managing the Strait of Hormuz, following technical talks with Tehran.

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Uefa’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.

The decision was made at an emergency meeting called to discuss the proposals announced by Fifa – world football’s governing body – on Tuesday.

Uefa, which governs European football, had made its opposition clear by releasing two damning statements about the plans – and that strength of feeling has now been reaffirmed.

The boycott would cover all Fifa competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups and Club World Cup, and be triggered if Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s proposals are voted through by member associations.

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