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BBC News — BBC News
Friday 31 July 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (82%)
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The broadcast began with allegations of criminal sexual conduct against Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, reported in a BBC investigation. Four women, who were teenagers at the time of the alleged offences, have accused him of misconduct including statutory rape, grooming, and sexual assault. Leto has denied the claims, stating he has never sexually assaulted anyone, and has not responded to the detailed allegations put to him by the BBC.
FIFA's proposal to sell a minority stake in its commercial rights, including the World Cup, to private investors has provoked widespread condemnation. UEFA, the Football Association, and the UK's prime minister have criticised the plan, with some threatening boycotts of FIFA-run competitions. The proposal involves creating a new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, and is linked to an investment group founded by Josh Kushner, brother-in-law of former President Trump. FIFA has set a September deadline for member associations to approve the plan, offering a $20 million payment as an incentive.
New analysis carried out for the BBC indicates that people in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in nearly 50 years, based on data covering housing, employment, and wealth. Home ownership among 25-year-olds has fallen from 43% in the 1980s to 15% today. The report highlights that many young adults are living with parents or relying on financial support from family, affecting household structures and decisions across generations.
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Claim Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Jared Leto denied the allegations, stating he has never sexually assaulted anyone.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 1:05-1:16
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Charged quote Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
but in a statement to US media today, Mr Leto said, I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. He added, these claims are absolutely and categorically false. And a warning, this report from our correspondent, Nomiya Iqbal, contains details you may find upsetting, as well as details of help and support,
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 1:32-1:36
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Charged quote Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Her age at the time means this would be classed as statutory rape in California, where the age of consent is 18. That's what I like about high school girls. I keep getting older and they just stay the same age. It's not the first time Leto has faced allegations of sexual impropriety against teenagers.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 3:29-3:34
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Claim Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Four women accused Jared Leto of criminal sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred when they were teenagers.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 4:49-4:54
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Charged quote Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Oh, sorry, I had to get myself together. Instead, she says she was asked inside where he sexually assaulted her. I don't think I ever, so recently, ever blamed him. I always blamed me. Despite repeated attempts to contact Jared Leto, he has not responded to the allegations put to him by the BBC. He's due to return to stage next year
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 5:05-5:06
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Claim Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Leto is due to return to the stage next year for a high-profile tour with his band.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 5:14-5:22
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
or for the moment, the park privatisation of the World Cup, which is essentially a public good? There's an awful lot of interested parties in the game who want a slice of the action. The whole thing is absolutely dreadful. It's just totally unacceptable. It feels a feel of cronyism, nepotism. It sort of stinks, frankly.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 5:49-5:50
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
which is essentially a public good? There's an awful lot of interested parties in the game who want a slice of the action. The whole thing is absolutely dreadful. It's just totally unacceptable. It feels a feel of cronyism, nepotism. It sort of stinks, frankly. This goes to the very heart of whether FIFA run football
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 5:50-5:52
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
who want a slice of the action. The whole thing is absolutely dreadful. It's just totally unacceptable. It feels a feel of cronyism, nepotism. It sort of stinks, frankly. This goes to the very heart of whether FIFA run football or FIFA own football on the global stage. FIFA talks a lot about the football family
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 5:58-5:59
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
FIFA proposed selling a minority stake in World Cup commercial rights via a new private company called FIFA Forward Enterprise.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 6:26-6:32
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
FIFA is registered as a non-profit under Swiss law.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 9:00-9:11
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Contested quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade, especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially. None of us are the owners of football. It's not FIFA's to sell. The Football Association said they were completely unaware of this proposal and are deeply concerned, while Europe's commissioner for sport said the relentless
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 11:20-11:22
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
The Football Association said they were completely unaware of this proposal and are deeply concerned, while Europe's commissioner for sport said the relentless commercialisation of football has become corrosive. Hands off our game. The UK's new prime minister Andy Burnham hit out at FIFA, saying the World Cup is not a product.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 11:32-11:34
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Claim Young people in their 20s face toughest start to adulthood in 50 years, BBC analysis finds
Young people in their 20s are facing the toughest start to adulthood in nearly 50 years.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 17:08-17:15
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Claim Young people in their 20s face toughest start to adulthood in 50 years, BBC analysis finds
Home ownership among 25-year-olds fell from 43% in the 1980s to 15% currently.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 31 July 2026, 18:11-18:21
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