A metal statue of a footballer with arms outstretched stands outside Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City

Scandal hits storied British soccer club Manchester City

Full Episode
50:22

A statue of former Manchester City footballer Vincent Kompany is pictured outside the Etihad stadium before the Women’s Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in Manchester, England, Oct. 1, 2026.

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An independent panel has found the British Premier League club Manchester City to be guilty on 114 out of 115 charges related to, among other things, widespread financial misconduct. The UAE-owned team has denied all charges and lodged an appeal. Also, a look at whether or not regulation can stop the scourge of AI-generated fake campaign material in Brazil’s elections. And, Egypt continues its crackdown on the free press. Plus, all aboard the Germany-Poland Culture Train.

In This Episode

Scandal tears through Manchester City, one of British soccer’s storied clubs
8:56
Can regulation stop the scourge of AI-generated fake campaign material?
4:39
An army tank guards the entrance of a walled compound with a watchtower, as officers and bystanders stand nearby
Egypt continues crackdown on free press, arresting reporters from one of country’s few remaining independent outlets
Special Coverage
7:51
Haiti’s healthcare system under major strain amid gang violence
7:18
Extreme levels of PFAS found near a UK chemical factory
10:01
Spain’s prime minister loses vote over housing decrees
1:51
Red PKP Intercity train car at Warszawa Wschodnia platform, branded Naher Als Du Denkst Bliżej Niż Myślisz, with departure board showing Berlin Gesundbrunnen 14:49
Europe’s all-singing, all-dancing Culture Train returns on a mission of unity
Special Coverage
5:39