European football’s governing body considers making a criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026
UEFA has asked a US federal court for permission to obtain testimony and documents from FIFA entities in Florida for use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to a court filing.
In an ex parte application filed under US law, European football’s governing body said it is considering criminal proceedings against Infantino and potentially other FIFA officials and advisers over a now-abandoned plan to transfer commercial rights linked to men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup into a new subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
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“UEFA is actively considering legal action arising out of and in connection with the … plan proposed by FIFA,” read the legal document filed in a Florida court in the United States, according to the AFP news agency.
“More specifically, UEFA and other interested parties are preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials and advisors for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code.”
UEFA alleges Infantino developed the proposal in secret with a small group of advisers and investors, bypassing FIFA’s normal governance processes and failing to consult the FIFA Council, regional confederations or member associations.
The filing asks a US court to authorise discovery from FIFA (AMERICAS), Inc. and FWC2026 US, Inc., two Florida-based FIFA entities. UEFA said the organisations may possess documents and witnesses relevant to how the FFE transaction was conceived, structured, valued and approved.
Aug. 14 (UPI) — Department of Homeland Security investigators took part in a wide-ranging probe of progressive groups and labor unions as part of a crackdown on dissent during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, according to court filings.
Documents filed in Minneapolis on Thursday by lawyers defending 15 Minnesotans against federal conspiracy charges showed DHS agents secretly obtained financial records from labor unions and recorded meetings of social justice groups at private buildings, public parks and churches as they organized against the large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency crackdown in the Twin Cities earlier this year.
The documents also showed that DHS agents collected the license plate numbers of people attending an anti-ICE meeting at a suburban church in order to obtain the names of those inside, then produced dossiers on the attendees including their names, photos, addresses, vehicle registrations, family and employment information.
The filings were made as part of the conspiracy case against the “Minnesota 15,” in which federal prosecutors in June charged 15 anti-ICE protesters identified as members of a loosely organized coalition called Direct Action MN with being “antifa” domestic terrorists who illegally sought to impede ICE during Operation Metro Surge.
The Trump administration’s ICE surge in Minnesota drew widespread protests and pushback, including volunteer “rapid response” and “ICE watch” patrols. ICE agents killed two protestors, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, during the surge.
Kevin Riach, a defense attorney for defendant Isaac Sant, obtained the documents from DHS as part of the discovery process for the case and filed them Thursday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
In the filing he argued that the federal government used administrative subpoenas, rather than court orders, to illegally obtain private information, including financial information from unions such as the Service Employees International Union and Communications Workers of America, as well as private groups.
“This broad collection of financial records of labor and social justice advocacy organizations, done in secret and with no articulable criminal predicate, violates both the First Amendment and these organizations’ right to financial privacy,” Riach wrote.
One DHS document included in the filing showed the surveillance efforts, dubbed “Operation Puppet Master” and “Operation Whipple Shield,” operated under a diagram purporting to show criminal connections between Direct Action MN and the AFL-CIO, the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Democratic Socialists of America and Minnesota Association of Professional Employees — the union representing Minnesota state workers.
The documents drew outrage from a broad coalition of labor and civil society groups on Thursday, who said they have issued “a call to unity in the face of reports that the Trump administration’s Department of Justice may have investigated without reason and engaged in surveillance of community and labor groups who helped organize tens of thousands of Minnesotans to peacefully defend their neighbors and constitutional rights during the lawless, chaotic ICE and CBP operation that terrorized countless Minnesotans.”
“We know the truth, and we will not be intimidated,” they wrote in a statement. “When self-serving politicians are losing, they lie and attempt political repression, trying to silence the voices of those who bravely stand up to them.
“Minnesotans will not be intimidated or divided by sham accusations or investigations of some of the countless groups and community members who organized, acted, and stood up together to protect their neighbors during Operation Metro Surge.”
Thousands of protesters march in sub-zero temperatures during “ICE Out” day to protest the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo
What was the last time you had trouble finding a specific picture you took three years ago? It usually takes around twenty minutes to find it on your phone, laptop, and external drive. And sometimes you cannot find something even in Dropbox, while you actually saved it there.
It is normal that nowadays people create hundreds of files every week and do not have a system to organize them. Vacation photos are on your phone, tax documents are on your computer, and important contracts are somewhere else. This costs you time and energy.
The good news is that you can change that. All you need is an adequate storage system that allows you to keep all your files in one place and access them from any of your devices.
This guide will help you implement it. Let’s get started!
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Why Do You Need A Unified Storage System?
Before diving into the details, let us discuss why this is necessary.
If you do not have a proper system for organizing your files, you waste time trying to find them. You may also lose important memories or documents. What if your phone suddenly crashes and you do not have any backups? What if you accidentally delete an important receipt? These situations can create unnecessary stress.
However, a unified storage system solves these problems because everything is stored, backed up, and easy to find. There is also the peace of mind that comes with knowing your important files are safe.
Choose A Storage Platform That Works For You
The first step in creating a storage system is choosing a platform that suits you best.
There are several major cloud storage platforms available today, and each works differently.
Google Drive is still popular among Android phone users and people with Gmail accounts. It offers 15GB of free storage and integrates well with Google Docs, Sheets, and Photos.
Microsoft OneDrive is a good choice for people who mainly use Windows products. It also integrates well with Microsoft Office.
Apple iCloud is designed for iPhone and Mac users and includes automatic photo backups.
Proton Drive is a good choice for people who value privacy when storing personal files. It offers end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, automatic photo backups, file syncing, and secure sharing across devices.
Your choice of cloud storage depends on three things:
The devices you already use.
The amount of storage space you actually need.
How comfortable you are with the interface.
The price is not the most important factor. What matters most is choosing a service that works smoothly with your existing devices.
Create A Proper Folder Structure
This is where most people fail. They do not plan their folder structure beforehand.
Create your main folders by category instead of using dates or random names. For example:
Personal (receipts, tax documents, insurance, etc.)
Memories (photos and videos organized by year, then month)
Creative (your creative projects)
Reference (articles, manuals, and other useful resources)
Active Projects (your current projects)
Within these main folders, create subfolders whenever needed. For photos and videos, organize them by year, then by month or event, because you will usually think, “I need that photo from July 2026.“
The most important thing is consistency. Decide on your structure, write it down somewhere, and stick to it. Whenever you upload a file, think about how you would search for it six months later.
Use A Consistent Filename Convention
File names are an important part of your system, although many people underestimate them. Names like “Doc1” or “IMG_002847” do not tell you anything about the file.
Create a simple naming pattern and use it consistently. Something like 2026-07-10_VacationPhotos_Day3 works much better than Vacation3.jpg.
For documents, you can use names such as:
TaxReturn_2025_Federal
IRS_v2_FINAL_NEW
This saves a lot of time when searching because you can quickly recognize files just by reading their names. It is also helpful when thumbnails are unavailable.
Your future self will thank you for it.
Organize Your Files By Type
Although keeping everything in one place is convenient, different file types require different approaches.
For photos and videos, use the built-in automatic backup features available in most cloud storage services. Enable automatic uploads from your phone so your photos are backed up as soon as you take them.
For documents, use folders with version control. If you edit an important document, keep previous versions for several months before deleting them. Most storage services either do this automatically or allow you to restore older versions.
For miscellaneous files such as receipts, warranties, and manuals, simply create archive folders organized by year. You do not need a perfect system. Just scan or photograph them, save them as PDFs if needed, and upload them.
Set Up Automatic Syncing And Backups
The best storage system works without requiring constant attention.
When setting up your storage service, enable automatic syncing for the folders you use most often.
Turn on automatic photo and video backup on your phone.
Sync your important folders on your computer.
Let your files upload automatically whenever possible.
For additional protection, enable version history or automatic backups for important documents. Most storage services keep older versions for at least 30 days.
Consider Device Accessibility
Your storage system only works if you can access your files whenever you need them.
Take some time to install the storage app on all your devices, including your phone, tablet, computer, and backup devices. A little effort now can save you a lot of frustration later.
Most services also allow you to access your files through a web browser, even if you do not have the app installed. This can be very useful in an emergency.
Maintain Your Storage System
Creating a good storage system is only half the job. Keeping it organized requires very little effort.
Once every quarter, spend about an hour doing some basic maintenance.
Delete duplicate files.
Archive rarely used photos and documents.
Move completed projects into a dedicated folder.
Just as importantly, stay consistent. Every time you save a file, spend an extra ten seconds placing it in the correct folder with the proper filename. That is much easier than reorganizing a messy folder structure later.
Do Not Forget About Privacy And Security
While organization is important, security matters too.
Make sure you understand your storage provider’s privacy policy. Enable two-factor authentication and use a strong password. These simple steps help protect your files from unauthorized access.
If you store sensitive documents such as tax returns or bank statements, remember that no online storage solution is completely risk-free. Keeping an additional backup on an external drive at home is still a good idea.
Start Now
The hardest part of building any system is getting started.
Choose one storage service, spend about 30 minutes creating your folder structure and naming convention, and enable automatic photo backups on your phone.
That is all you need to do at first. Your storage system will continue to grow naturally as you use it. Within a couple of weeks, you will have a system that works well.
No more lost memories. Quick access to your documents. No more wondering where to save new files. A little effort today can save you a lot of time and stress later.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press conference with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured) at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo, Japan, 28 May 2026. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin / EPA
June 8 (Asia Today) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is moving forward with talks to revise Japan’s three core security documents, with defense spending, nuclear policy and artificial intelligence emerging as central issues.
The documents are Japan’s National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Defense Buildup Program. They set the direction for diplomacy and defense policy for about the next decade, as well as defense spending and major equipment plans for five years.
Japan first adopted a National Security Strategy in 2013 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government revised all three documents in 2022.
Asahi Shimbun reported Monday that the Takaichi government’s review centers on eight issues: defense spending, Japan’s three non-nuclear principles, AI and drones, the defense industry, nuclear-powered submarines, ties with the United States, perceptions of China and economic security.
The largest issue is defense spending. The Kishida government’s 2022 documents called for raising defense-related spending to about 2% of gross domestic product by fiscal 2027. Takaichi’s government is seeking to reach that level in fiscal 2025 and then pursue another revision.
Asahi reported that the Trump administration has called on allies to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, or 5% including related costs. If Japan applied the 3.5% target, annual defense spending could exceed 20 trillion yen, or about $125 billion.
Japan’s three non-nuclear principles are also under discussion. The principles commit Japan not to possess, produce or allow the introduction of nuclear weapons. The current National Security Strategy says Japan will maintain them.
Takaichi has questioned the realism of the principle barring the introduction of nuclear weapons, citing Japan’s reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence. An Asahi poll conducted from March to April found that 75% of respondents supported maintaining the principles, compared with 21% who said they should be reviewed.
AI and drones are another major focus. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East have raised the importance of low-cost drones, AI-based information processing, cyberattacks and cognitive warfare. Japan is considering expanding drone procurement, building domestic supply chains and using AI in defense.
The defense industry is also expected to be included in the review. Takaichi’s government views the sector as one of 17 priority areas in its growth strategy. Japan revised its defense equipment transfer guidelines in April, expanding the path for exports of weapons with lethal capabilities.
Government and ruling party officials are also discussing whether the state should own ammunition and other military supply plants while allowing private companies to operate them.
Whether Japan should introduce nuclear-powered submarines is another key question. China and Russia operate nuclear-powered submarines and North Korea is believed to be pursuing them. South Korea has also announced plans to deploy nuclear-powered submarines in the late 2030s.
Some Japanese officials and experts have argued for next-generation submarines that can remain submerged for long periods and travel long distances. Development costs, staffing and consistency with Japan’s Atomic Energy Basic Act remain challenges.
Relations with the United States and Japan’s view of China are also expected to shape the wording of the revised documents. The Trump administration is demanding greater defense burden-sharing from allies. If U.S. foreign policy priorities shift, Japan may need to adjust security plans that assume heavy reliance on Washington.
The 2022 documents described China as Japan’s “greatest strategic challenge.” Attention is now focused on how Japan will describe China after increased Chinese aircraft carrier operations, airspace incursions and concerns about a possible Taiwan contingency.
Economic security is expected to be treated as a separate pillar. Tensions in the Middle East, risks involving the Strait of Hormuz, dependence on energy and food imports and possible supply-chain disruptions are broadening Japan’s security debate. The Japanese government is emphasizing what it calls “collective autonomy” with allies and like-minded countries to maintain supply chains.
The Takaichi government is aiming to complete the revision by the end of the year. Asahi said the review could affect not only defense policy but also Japan’s national direction and public burden.
