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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard evidence relating to protests and police response to demonstrations during its seventh hearing block. A pro-Palestinian protest held shortly after the October 7 Hamas attacks, and a separate neo-Nazi rally in Sydney were both brought under scrutiny during the one day hearing.

Across the Middle East, diplomatic efforts are stalling. Iran is denying US claims of direct negotiations, issuing fresh threats against warships attempting to enforce a new shipping route through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues to exact a devastating human toll, with the UN describing July as the deadliest month there this year and in Lebanon, another fragile ceasefire is facing a fresh test.

Free drugs, escorts, and flights to sporting events. A Senate committee in Canberra has heard about the extraordinary tactics some major betting companies use to incentivise gambling addicts to continue spending millions.

Australia's property downturn is accelerating - and widening - as higher interest rates and unease over tax changes continue to impact buyer activity. The latest data from Cotality shows national property prices fell 0.7 per cent in July. For more, Jasmine Kassis spoke with Cotality Head of Research Gerard Burg. Also, the Australian share market reversed earlier losses to finish higher, helped by oil prices falling more than five per cent as Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran. For more, Rena Sarumpaet spoke with Sarto Advisory analyst David Walsh.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The governing body scrapped its plan, following fierce opposition from three of six football confederations. European football's governing body, UEFA, accused FIFA of putting the game's "soul" up for sale, threatened a boycott and now, legal action over the plan. CONCACAF and AFC also rejected the proposal. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this bonus episode on World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she talks to former Matildas' vice-captain, and former member of the FIFA Council, Moya Dodd AO to unpack what this means. Can Gianni Infantino survive this backlash?

World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.

In this episode:

· FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors.

· Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

· The governing body scrapped its plan, following fierce opposition from three of six football confederations.

· European football's governing body, UEFA, accused FIFA of putting the game's "soul" up for sale and threatened a boycott and now, legal action over the plan.

· CONCACAF and AFC also rejected the proposal.

· Former Matildas' vice-captain, and former member of the FIFA Council, Moya Dodd AO unpacks what this means. Can Gianni Infantino survive this backlash?