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Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go

From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here's what's gone wrong.

Could the Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?

Attendance at Hong Kongโ€™s flagship Rugby Sevens could be dampened by the latest conflict in the Middle East, as softer hotel bookings hint at possible consequences from flight disruptions and rising travel costs. The coming three-day tournament, running from Friday to Sunday and traditionally drawing tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year, coincides with airlines facing disrupted flight routes and sharply higher fuel costs due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Lawmaker Perry...