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Silicon Valley's General Catalyst makes first investment into Saudi Arabia through fintech Lean Technologies
Saudi Arabia's fintech startups have raised over $1.84 billion in venture capital investments since 2018, according to the kingdom's SME authority.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Long-time CEO of NEOM exits as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
Nadhmi al-Nasr, the long-time chief executive of the $500 billion NEOM mega-project at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s drive to diversify away from oil, has departed, NEOM said on Tuesday without ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Australia squander chances before late reprieve in 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia
Stalemate tightens World Cup qualifying group Disallowed goal denies visitors barely deserved win It was a funny game, Australia’s 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Saudi Arabia on Thursday ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?
In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
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Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next monthSports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told
ITUC-Africa raises ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices Organisation calls on Caf to press Fifa on human rights A trade union organisation that represents 18 million African workers has ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
FIFA Report Says Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid Has ‘Medium’ Human Rights Risk
The bid will be voted on by members in December.Sports - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
California scientists unveil policy blueprint for stopping global plastic pileup in its tracks
The uniform adoption of just four waste management policies around the world could eliminate more than 90 percent of the planet’s plastic waste and nearly a third of associated carbon emissions by ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
35,000 arrive at New Zealand parliament to protest against controversial Māori treaty bill – as it happened
This live coverage has ended now. You can read our stories at the links below: . Historic march arrives at parliament – full report Explainer: what is the treaty principles bill? The hīkoi ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
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Financing the Fight Against Global Warming Falls to Multilateral Banks
These financial institutions are complex, and vital to funding efforts to slow climate change. Here’s how they work.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talksWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Gakpo doubles Liverpool's lead against Real Madrid
Watch as Cody Gakpo doubles Liverpool's lead against Real Madrid with a header in the Champions League.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance
Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
'It had to be her!' - Russo gives Arsenal lead against Man Utd
Alessia Russo scores her first league goal of the season, against former club Manchester United, to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the Women's Super League at Leigh Sports Village.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Democratic leaders across US work to lead resistance against Trump’s agenda
Democrats from California to Illinois prepare to ‘Trump-proof’ and ‘fight to death’ against his extreme proposals. After the November elections ushered in a new era of unified Republican ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
College football scores, results: Kansas stuns No. 6 BYU and No. 12 Georgia gets key SEC win
Georgia kept its playoff hopes alive with a big win over Tennessee.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
Will Pam Bondi face major pushback in confirmation process for attorney general role?
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general of the United States. CBS News senior White House and political ...Top stories - CBS News - November 22 -
PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
North Korea says it has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aidWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr
Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis. Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Bills can take commanding lead, extend streak against AFC East, Dolphins
In 2023, the division came down to Buffalo Bills and Miami. Can the Bills win again and likely clinch top spot?Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Moscow says first Ukrainian attack on Russia with US-made missiles signals west wants to escalate conflict – Russia-Ukraine war live
Russian foreign minister says his country will do everything possible to avoid nuclear war after Ukraine fires Atacms into Russia for first time . Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinalsSports - ABC News - November 21 -
The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has led the Netherlands into the Davis Cup final for the first time by eliminating GermanySports - ABC News - November 22 -
Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA
President-elect Donald Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary, who argued against pandemic lockdowns, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Top stories - ABC News - November 23 -
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Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study
Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities prohibited stores from giving ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Bali plastic recycling scheme swamped with garbage
Scheme has collected a fraction of the waste it set out to handle and is struggling with broken machinery and poor finances. Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more waste ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
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Seek an Israel-Lebanon peace treaty, not an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire
The democratically elected Lebanese government did not authorize Hezbollah to initiate this war against Israel.Politics - The Hill - November 6
