FIFA PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE AS PREFERRED PLATFORM FOR 2026 WORLD CUP IN BID TO REACH YOUNGER AUDIENCES. (PHOTO).

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 In a significant move aimed at modernising football consumption and reaching younger audiences, FIFA has officially named YouTube a “Preferred Platform” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The partnership, announced in March 2026, forms part of FIFA’s broader strategy to expand digital access to the tournament while preserving the commercial value of traditional broadcasting rights. Contrary to widespread online claims suggesting a complete free live-streaming takeover of the World Cup on YouTube, the agreement adopts a more nuanced and hybrid broadcasting model. Official rights holders retain their exclusive broadcasting rights, but are now permitted to use YouTube as an additional distribution channel. Under the deal, rights-holding broadcasters will be allowed to: - Live-stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their official YouTube channels. - Stream selected full matches, depending on regional rights agreements. - Publish extended highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, short-f...

PANAMA‑FLAGGED CARGO SHIP SINKS OFF WESTERN SAHARA, MOROCCO'S TRANSPORT MINISTRY SAYS. (PHOTO).


 Panama‑flagged cargo ship sinks off Western Sahara, Morocco's transport ministry says


A Panama‑flagged cargo vessel, the Dura Bulk, sank off the coast of Western Sahara, Morocco's transport ministry said.


The ship, which was carrying a cargo of clinker, a key ingredient in cement production, went down on Saturday after reporting water ingress en route to Laayoune's port in Western Sahara, the ministry said in a statement, Reuters reported.


All crew have been rescued, and authorities opened an investigation into the incident, it added.

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