Matt Ford

Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river cargo have also been severely affected by Europe's heatwave.

FIFA says it will continue to pursue its controversial investor plans despite opposition from regional football confederations in Europe, Asia and North America. "Nobody is selling football," the body insists.

A Malaysian Airlines pilot tested positive for cocaine and meth after flying a passenger jet into Jakarta, with Indonesian authorities finding over 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase.

After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, with European nations even threatening a World Cup boycott, a senior advisor to FIFA President Infantino has tendered his resignation.

Search and rescue officials report some 41 missing after a fire on a ferry near the Indonesia island of Madura. The cause of the blaze remains unclear.

The crew of one of the helicopters is reported to be safe but the search for the second is ongoing. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has warned of "extremely difficult" days ahead while on expert has referred to a "megafire."

The coalition of largely Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's argument that tariffs will address imports produced by alleged "forced labor" abroad. The White House insists the move is legal.

Authorities say unfavorable weather in the Caribbean has hampered efforts to restore power to Cuba's national grid amid repeated blackouts. Many Cubans now have power only for a few hours a day.

Much of what ails us can be blamed on the steady degradation of the legislature as the other branches of government grabbed power for themselves. It's time to start undoing the damage.

In a weekly Newsletter, Matt Ford keeps an eye on the action off the pitch in the Bundesliga and German football, explaining what’s going on from choreographies to fan protests to finances.