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2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions

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2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions

The 2026 World Cup has made history in a big way, with FIFA announcing the highest spectator turnout in the tournament’s history, surpassing the record that stood since the 1994 World Cup in the United States. 2026 World Cup breaks old record Total attendance at this year’s tournament reached 3,605,357 spectators on 25 June, after 56 matches. This surpassed the previous record of 3,587,538 spectators, which was set over 52 matches at the 1994 edition. Without a doubt, the world came together for this cup in record numbers. FIFA officially announced the milestone during the match between Germany and Ecuador. This…

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Student protesters defy event boss to expose arms insurance cover-up

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Student protesters defy event boss to expose arms insurance cover-up

Student protesters have released footage and delivered letters to Sompo Insurance headquarters, defying attempts by event organisers to cover up the violent removal of activists from a major London financial conference. The incident occurred at the Insurance Linked Securities Conference, hosted by Insurance Insider, where four activists, including a 17-year-old student, were pushed and dragged from the venue by security. Security guards manhandled the 17-year-old student out of the event, as she shouted: “I’m just 17” and “Stop insuring genocide”. Activists accuse insurance company of ‘complicity’ The students had attended the event to demand that Sompo, a key sponsor, drop its…

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