Fifa in unprecedented plan to hold 2030 World Cup in three continents: Africa, Europe and Latin America
The consensus reached by once-rival soccer continents also let Fifa fast-track the opening of the 2034 World Cup bidding contest, limited to member federations from Asia and Oceania. Saudi Arabia has targeted the 2034 edition and Australia also is interested after successfully co-hosting the Women’s World Cup this year with New Zealand. Either way, the 2034 tournament will almost certainly played in November and December – like last year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Pope Francis faces stiff resistance over Catholic Church reforms as he opens big Vatican synod
Even before it started, the gathering was historic because Francis decided to let women and laypeople vote alongside bishops in any final document produced. While fewer than a quarter of the 365 voting members are non-bishops, the reform is a radical shift away from a hierarchy-focused Synod of Bishops and evidence of Francis’ belief that the church is more about its flock than its shepherds.
Ash to ash, dust to dust: Why Life-Death should be flawless environmental conservation cycle
In Uganda, the indigenous Basoga of long ago, say 350 years never buried the dead as such. They would put the dead, not far from their domiciles, at the base of the Ficus tree. Water streaming down the stem of the tree would wash the nutrients of the decomposing body down into the soul and the tree would suck them up through its roots and make use them to make food. The birds of prey like cultures and kites, would eat up the flesh. Wild dogs, jackals and foxes would eat up the bones, leaving only the skull, which was difficult to crash because of its shape.
Angry Republicans vent anger on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by ousting him in historic vote
Tuesday’s rebellion was led by Representative Matt Gaetz, a far-right Republican from Florida and McCarthy antagonist who finally turned on the speaker after he on Saturday relied on Democratic votes to help pass a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
