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Intentional Trip Attacks Follow Shoulder-Checking Trend in Japan, Sparking Outrage Following the controversy over deliberate shoulder-checking, known as butsukari,… SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:12 PM

"Infantino Unfit to Lead FIFA," UK Prime Minister Directs First Criticism as National Leader Local time on July 31, Prime Minister Burnham strongly criticized FIFA's proposed plan, calling it an "absurd proposal." Prime Minister Burnham continued, "The very fact that such an idea could be put forward shows, in my view, that President Infantino is an inappropriate person to lead that organization." The Financial Times noted that Prime Minister Burnham is the first major national leader to question President Infantino's qualifications over this controversy. SBS Aug 1, 2026 9:37 PM

Spanish PM Calls Migrant Influx 'Attack on Territory,' Vows Swift Deportations (Photo: AP, Yonhap News) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized the mass influx of tens of thousands of people into the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco, calling it "an attack and an infringement on Spain's territorial integrity." Visiting Ceuta on the 31st of last month, local time, Sánchez told reporters that "the Spanish government stands with the city of Ceuta" and that "we understand the anxiety they have experienced over the past few hours," as reported by AFP, Reuters, and the British daily The Guardian. SBS Aug 1, 2026 9:36 PM

WSJ Reports Tesla Considering Sale of China Business; Musk Rejects It as "Fake News" According to sources cited by the WSJ, some Tesla executives have been instructed to prepare for the separation of the China business in anticipation of a possible corporate merger. SBS Aug 1, 2026 9:36 PM

Pilot Arrested for Flying While High and Smuggling 70,000 Pills A pilot of a Malaysian airline has been arrested at an airport after operating an aircraft while hallucinating and attempting to smuggle drugs. SBS Aug 1, 2026 3:58 PM

"US and Israel Plan Massive Airstrikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure This Weekend" The United States and Israel are planning one of their most powerful airstrike operations yet, targeting Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend, according to U.S. SBS Aug 1, 2026 3:08 PM

Malaysia Airlines Pilot Arrested for Flying Under Influence, Smuggling Drugs According to foreign media reports including AP, Reuters, and AFP on the 1st , the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency announced that it has arrested a 39-year-old male pilot identified by his surname A, who works for the national carrier Malaysia Airlines, on charges including drug law violations. SBS Aug 1, 2026 2:00 PM

Another Tanker Hit Near Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions According to Reuters, the UKMTO reported that the tanker attack took place in waters about 20 kilometers northeast of Lima, Oman. SBS Aug 1, 2026 1:53 PM

Severe Drought Exposes Riverbeds... Even Mammoth Bones Discovered This summer, Europe has been suffering from extreme droughts following record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires. SBS Aug 1, 2026 11:22 AM

US and Israel Plan Massive Airstrikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure This Weekend: Reports President Donald Trump The United States and Israel are planning one of their most powerful airstrike campaigns to date targeting Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend , U.S. SBS Aug 1, 2026 11:21 AM