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Uefa prepares criminal action against FIFA and Infantino over plan to sell shares to private investors

Uefa decided to open criminal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over the now abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. The European body requested permission from a US federal court to obtain testimonies and documents from FIFA in Florida to use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against Infantino. Uefa alleges that the president developed the proposal secretly with a small group of consultants and investors, bypassing the entity's normal governance processes.

oglobo27/08/26, 15:06
Sports

'Unfair management': Uefa prepares charges against Infantino over company project to control rights of major tournaments, agency says

Uefa is preparing a complaint to Swiss Justice against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged "dishonest management" related to a plan to transfer commercial rights of major football competitions to a new company called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would control the rights of the men's World Cup, women's World Cup, and Club World Cup. According to the European entity, the plan was publicly announced on July 28 without consultation with the FIFA Council, Uefa, other confederations, or the 211 member associations, having been developed in secret and subsequently abandoned during the summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

oglobo27/08/26, 15:04
Incidents

After the graffiti, Arcos da Lapa are target of new act of vandalism: masonry 'puxadinho'

The Arcos da Lapa, a 276-year-old monument located in Rio de Janeiro, suffered another act of vandalism: an irregular masonry construction, known as a "puxadinho," was erected next to the base of one of the arches. This is not the first case of vandalism against the historical heritage, which had previously been targeted by graffiti.

oglobo27/08/26, 15:03
Politics

Renan Santos says he doesn't care about NGOs while defending removal of favelas from communities

Presidential candidate Renan Santos (Missão) again defended his controversial "de-favelaization" proposal during a forum organized by O GLOBO, CBN and Valor, stating that he did not take into account the opinion of NGOs working in communities to formulate his public security policy. According to him, the proposal was built from conversations with experts and residents of communities visited during the campaign. In a controversial statement, Renan said: "Obviously, a person living in a favela already has no rights. I don't care about NGOs, I talk to the people," generating criticism for his statements about the rights of community residents.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:59
Entertainment

Zé Felipe goes viral by revealing Virginia Fonseca's intimate gel and divides opinions

Zé Felipe went viral after revealing he found an intimate gel belonging to Virginia Fonseca among the belongings she left in the family's apartment in São Paulo. The singer shared on social media that his ex-wife had been at the property with the children and forgot several products, including the warming and cooling effect gel. Zé Felipe joked about taking the cosmetics to the Barretos Cowboy Festival, and the humorous statement quickly caught the attention of netizens, generating great repercussion on social media as well as a response from Virginia herself.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:54
Politics

Renan calls himself 'a democrat,' and promises to work with parties: 'Voters will elect at least 300 criminals to Congress'

Presidential candidate from Missão, Renan Santos, stated in an interview with GLOBO, CBN and Valor that he is a "democrat" and is open to negotiating with Centrão parties to form a government, if elected. He defended that he learned to deal with the political group during his work with the Free Brazil Movement (MBL) in the protests for the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, when he was vice president of the impeachment committee at age 30. Renan also defended parliamentarism as more functional and stated that he intends to "call the parties" to compose his government, warning that voters tend to elect "at least 300 criminals in Congress."

oglobo27/08/26, 14:54
World

Before firefighters arrive, neighbors can save lives. "First Line" project launches

The "Primeira Linha" project is a community resilience and local civil protection initiative that aims to strengthen the response capacity of communities in emergencies, empowering neighbors to act as the first line of intervention before the arrival of firefighters, potentially saving lives through immediate emergency actions.

Notícias de Coimbra27/08/26, 14:52
Business

OndaCoimbra presents new Honda models

OndaCoimbra, a Honda dealership in Coimbra, presented the new models for this semester, highlighting the WN7, Honda's first electric motorcycle, and the new CB1000GT, which promises to change the Sport Touring concept. These two models are presented as the main novelties from the Japanese brand available in the city of Coimbra.

Diário de Coimbra27/08/26, 14:50
Entertainment

Emily in Paris now in Greece: see images from the sixth season and release date

Netflix revealed images from the sixth and final season of Emily in Paris, which premieres on December 24th. The series, starring Lilly Collins, now takes the character to Greece and also shows images of Monaco. In the final season, Emily faces decisive choices between career, heart, and the life she built in Paris. Creator Darren Star said he wanted the season to feel like the biggest experience of the series.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:47
World

Do you have a dog or cat? See where to vaccinate your pet against rabies for free in the North Zone of Rio

The Rio City Hall conducts this Saturday (29) the second phase of the 2026 Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign, making 142 free vaccination stations against rabies available for dogs and cats in the city's North Zone. The immunization is available for pets over 3 months old without restrictions on size or weight, operating from 9am to 5pm in neighborhoods including Ramos, Bonsucesso, Manguinhos, Olaria, Complexo do Alemão, Complexo da Maré, Penha, and many others.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:43
Business

UPCoimbra concludes 6.2 million in investments

The Polytechnic University of Coimbra (UPCoimbra) has completed 15 energy efficiency projects worth 6.2 million euros, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan. The interventions covered three university residences, the Coimbra School of Agriculture, ISCAC, ESTeSC, ESEC, ESTGOH, the Sports Park and the Student Support Centre, including thermal insulation, LED lighting, HVAC systems and solar panel installation. The investment enabled an annual reduction of 326 tonnes of primary energy and 455 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to the impact of 1,000 households, as well as a capacity of 575 kWp for solar energy production and a reduction of 7,500 cubic metres of water per year.

Jornal Económico27/08/26, 14:40
Technology

USA claim that hackers linked to China hacked NASA, the Federal Reserve and the American Senate

The United States Department of Justice announced it has dismantled online infrastructure used by Chinese government-backed hackers to attack government agencies and critical infrastructure in the country. The breaches allegedly affected NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Energy, and the U.S. Senate. The QTFY group, linked to China, was accused of being behind the operations, and two platforms used by the group — QScan and QTRouter — were disabled in a joint operation with the FBI.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:33
World

Matilde Gonçalves had the best entry average at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra: 19.05 and chose Clinical Physiology

Matilde Gonçalves achieved the highest entry average at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, with 19.05 points, and chose Clinical Physiology as her course. This achievement stands out among the new students of the institution.

Notícias de Coimbra27/08/26, 14:33
Incidents

Four Portuguese missing after flood in Nepal and Tibet

Four Portuguese tourists are missing after devastating floods hit Nepal and Tibet, following torrential rains that caused landslides. The death toll has risen to 359, with more than 1,300 people still missing. Rescue operations are underway, but authorities face significant difficulties due to the scale of the catastrophe and the adverse conditions in the affected regions.

Diário de Coimbra27/08/26, 14:30
Entertainment

The Adventures of Quitapena brings animation, fantasy and Latin American culture to Santa Teresa, at the Ruth de Souza Theater

The children's show "The Adventures of Quitapena" opens at Teatro Ruth de Souza in Santa Teresa, every Saturday and Sunday in September 2026, at 11am. Inspired by the indigenous oral tradition of Quitapena dolls, the play mixes animation theater, shadow theater and music to take children on an adventure through different countries in Latin America. With approximately 45 minutes in duration, the show addresses feelings, imagination and memory in a playful and poetic way. GLOBO subscribers get 50% off on up to 2 tickets.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:28
Politics

Renan Santos says he was 'SUS-skeptical until he studied' and defends health system based on model adopted in El Salvador

Presidential candidate from Missão, Renan Santos, stated in a debate that he was "SUS-skeptical" until studying public health models from other countries and defended the creation of a system based on the approach adopted by Nayib Bukele in El Salvador. He praised the "Doctor CV" application, created by the Salvadoran government in partnership with Google, which offers 24-hour telemedicine, highlighting that unique medical records and artificial intelligence would allow predictive capacity of diseases and better allocation of resources such as medication stock.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:21
Politics

Renan Santos criticizes 6x1 schedule, defends 44-hour workweek and says Labor Court is the 'worst in the world'

Presidential candidate Renan Santos (Missão) criticized the proposal to reduce the workday on the 6x1 schedule during a forum organized by O GLOBO, CBN and Valor, defending the maintenance of the 44-hour weekly work schedule. He stated that the change could increase informality, reduce Social Security revenue and worsen the fiscal deficit. The candidate also defended a revision of labor legislation and criticized what he called the government's "populist" debate on the topic, in addition to stating that the Labor Court should move toward "obsolescence and substitution."

oglobo27/08/26, 14:20
Incidents

Images show moment when 'mud tsunami' hits Nepal; watch

Images show the moment when a flash flood, caused by a glacier collapse, hit the border region between Nepal and Tibet, destroying villages, bridges and structures as people fled to save their lives. The disaster killed at least 350 people and left more than a thousand missing. Scientists point out that glacier melting, intensified by human-caused climate change, is behind the tragedy. Initial analyses based on seismic data, satellite images and videos indicate that a large section of a glacier broke off and collapsed, generating seismic waves equivalent to an earthquake.

oglobo27/08/26, 14:15
Entertainment

Children's Library and Branch Libraries continue with activities for children in September

The Children's Library and the附属 Libraries of Coimbra continue to offer activities for children during the month of September, maintaining the commitment to promoting reading and knowledge among the youngest. The program includes various cultural and educational initiatives aimed at children, reinforcing the role of libraries as spaces for learning and leisure in the city.

coimbra.pt27/08/26, 14:15
World

CIA chief warned Moscow not to attack NATO countries on secret trip, sources say; Kremlin rejects narrative as 'alarmist'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret trip to Moscow on Tuesday with the aim of warning Russia against direct attacks on NATO member countries. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, intelligence information collected by the US suggested that Russia could be planning limited attacks — such as cyberattacks or small-scale incursions — against European targets in the coming years. President Donald Trump downplayed the visit, classifying it as "semi-routine" and rejecting any connection to Russian threats to allies. The Kremlin rejected the narrative as "alarmist".

oglobo27/08/26, 14:14