Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup?
FT News BriefingSpaceX will go public next week with the largest retail allocation ever attempted in a megacap IPO, and India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party is challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, the FT’s Ciara Nugent explains the safety concerns swirling around World Cup host city Guadalajara as the tournament approaches.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation
India’s viral ‘cockroach party’ challenges Narendra Modi
India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore
The Mexican cartel stronghold preparing to host the World Cup
World Cup sparks betting battle between bookmakers and prediction markets
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