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Saudi Arabia's Neom replaces its CEO amid reports of delays and cutbacks
Neom is set to host hyper-futuristic cityscapes and structures — but financial pressures on the kingdom are changing.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
South Korea on course for 2026 World Cup while rivals North Korea struggle
A 1-0 defeat by Kyrgyzstan rocked North Korea while South Korea are on course for their 11th successive qualification. In June 2009, South Korea had qualified for the World Cup by the time Iran ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Denny Hamlin crashes in NASCAR Cup practice at Martinsville, will not make qualifying attempt
Denny Hamlin will start at the rear of the field for Sunday's Round of 8 elimination race.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
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Blinken in Saudi Arabia to push for Middle East cease-fire, urging Israel to seek deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his efforts to revive cease-fire talks for the Middle East from Saudi Arabia Wednesday after telling Israel to pursue a deal that would secure ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia national team part ways after string of poor results
Mancini won Euro 2020 with Italy, but it just didn't work out with Saudi ArabiaSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
Roberto Mancini walks away from Saudi Arabia after 14 months as coach
Italian leaves by ‘joint agreement’ after seven wins in 18 matches Saudis sit outside automatic 2026 World Cup qualification spots Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off | John Duerden
Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification. Just before full time in Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Bahrain in a vital 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol
Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Coco Gauff Said She ‘Probably Wouldn’t Come Back’ to Saudi Arabia Without Change
The tennis star is considering not returning to the country to compete until more progress is made.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has become the latest tennis legend to question the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, although his concerns focused less on sportswashing than the absence of spectators in the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
Central Asians edge into a brave new world on Russia’s doorstep
The region’s five states are increasingly standing up for themselves on matters of language, history and identityWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools
Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Navajo code talker, who played crucial role in WWII, dies at 107
One of the last Navajo Code Talkers, who helped secure an Allied victory in World War II by sending crucial messages in a code based on the Navajo language, has died.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Wasteful Australia banish their demons in Pacific Cup win against New Zealand
Kangaroos run in four tries to the Kiwis’ two in 22-10 victory Zac Lomax double lifts visitors into final after heartbreak last year Australia have exacted revenge on New Zealand for last year’s ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Grace Nweke stars as Silver Ferns stun Australia to claim Constellation Cup
Game three: Australia 43-61 New Zealand Nweke scores 47 goals from 50 attempts in rout New Zealand have ripped the Constellation Cup away from Australia after thrashing the Diamonds 61-43 at ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling
The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Regan Smith adds world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Regan Smith broke her second individual world record this year at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB expected to play vs. Lions in crucial NFC North showdown, per report
Love was a limited participant in practice Thursday and FridaySports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Ohio State-Penn State: Top plays and takeaways from the Buckeyes' crucial win
It was a top-four matchup with huge stakes for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. Here's the best from Buckeyes-Nittany Lions.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw
England's Rugby World Cup pool campaign against Australia, the United States and Samoa is the ideal test if they want to lift the title next summer, their captain Marlie Packer says.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai
France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine finally get their crowning moment after almost two decades in the international game.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener
England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Nadal: I'll only play Davis Cup singles if I can win
Rafael Nadal has said he will not push to play in singles at his farewell Davis Cup appearance next month unless he is "100% sure" he is ready to win his match.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - November 7
