Will Donald Trump move the World Cup?

The News Meeting

Oct 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 656

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As more and more people turn to AI for news, how should journalists fight back and protect the human by-line? Will Donald Trump’s cosy relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino allow him to dictate which cities the World Cup will be held in the US? Will the British Museum win its £3.5 million battle to keep a rare gold Tudor Heart pendant?

Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Alex O’Connell, Vanessa Thorpe and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they pitch their top story of the day.

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Host: Rebecca Moore

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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