governance

Infantino loses home nation’s backing for FIFA presidency

Gianni Infantino has lost the backing of his home football federation. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) said on Wednesday that it was withdrawing its support for his bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns about leadership and integrity…

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Europe’s top leagues call for FIFA reform amid World Cup sell-off fallout

FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledged a "culture of dialogue" on Thursday as Europe's most powerful leagues added their voices to a growing chorus demanding governance reform at world soccer's governing body, two months after his secretive plan to sell stakes…

Infantino sought $250M for U-15 World Cup without telling FIFA Council

FIFA President Gianni Infantino solicited more than $250 million in private investment proposals for a proposed Under-15 World Cup without informing the FIFA Council, according to The Athletic. The revelation adds another layer of controversy to Infantino's tenure, which has…

FIFA fires COO who accused Infantino of deception

FIFA confirmed on Monday that chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, the latest fallout from president Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The departure came on the…

Buterin urges Musk to remake X as AI governance hub

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Saturday urged tech leaders Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to use their platforms as tools for brokering international AI governance agreements, arguing they are uniquely positioned to facilitate "win-win" outcomes in the escalating global debate…

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, offers power to UN-backed panel

Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the Emergency Committee that has administered the Gaza Strip, along with the resignation of its acting chairman, in what the group described as a step toward transferring civilian governance to a UN-backed technocratic…

National Gallery launches UK’s first cultural citizens’ assembly

London's National Gallery is launching the UK's first national citizens' assembly by a major cultural institution, sparking both praise for democratic innovation and sharp criticism from traditionalists who question whether ordinary members of the public should influence one of the…