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DevelopingAug 27, 2026
European football federations' rift with FIFA's Infantino ahead of 2027 election
- Saudi Arabia's football federation publicly backs Infantino after FIFA abandons its Forward Enterprise plan, urging unity and direct dialogue among stakeholders.
- UEFA says it may pursue Swiss criminal charges against Infantino over secret plans to sell World Cup stakes, with Čeferin calling Trump's interference in FIFA affairs 'shocking'.
DevelopingAug 27, 2026
Taiwan Strait tensions rise amid Japan-China rift over Takaichi's remarks
- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marks the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis, vowing 'peace through strength' and pledging increased defense spending.
- Taiwan's parliament advances a six-year, NT$210 billion ($7.6 billion) plan to rapidly expand its drone fleet to deter China, though opposition parties push for annual budgets and oversight changes.
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On X · @MarvelRivalsMarvel Rivals Reveals Rogue X-Men '97 Season 2 Costume Skin, Available September 3The official @MarvelRivals account posted a promotional video and announcement for a new Rogue costume inspired by her appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men '97 Season 2 (set for 2026). The skin, themed around grief turning to desperation with the quote “That’s what you do for the people you love,” drops September 3 at 7 PM PT. Fans largely celebrate the X-Men '97 tie-in; complaints focus on minor design details, Rogue receiving “too many” skins, or preference for other characters.1,190 likes · 20m
