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Why Saudi Arabia Being Awarded the 2034 World Cup Is So Controversial
Human-rights groups have criticized Saudi Arabia’s suitability to stage the finals since before the country launched a formal bid to host.The New York Times - 4h -
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on WednesdayABC News - 4h -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: what will the 2034 tournament look like?
It will be in the winter again and many stadiums and hotels are yet to be built but there is a genuine love for the sport. Fifa’s bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together ...The Guardian - 12h -
FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.The New York Times - 13h -
Anima Interactive unveils Take Us North survival game about migrant journeys
Anima Interactive revealed its Take Us North Dream game about migrant journeys to show what it is like to walk in someone else's shoes.VentureBeat - 15h -
Acting is tough, emotionally deep work. Laysla De Oliveira has been on a journey
De Oliveira, star of the series "Special Ops: Lioness," has grown alongside her character this year.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Iowa's Jan Jensen embracing the 'journey' of leading Hawkeyes into post-Caitlin Clark era
With Lisa Bluder and Caitlin Clark now gone, Jensen is paving a new path for Iowa women's basketballCBS Sports - 8h -
Trump organization officially launches new Saudi Arabia tower
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, officially announced the company’s first project in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, which consists of a 47 floor building. “Incredibly ...The Hill - 11h -
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – live
Saudi Arabia confirmed despite human rights concerns A history of World Cup sportswashing | And email Niall Gianni Infantino is seated alongside the general secretary, Mattias Grafström, ...The Guardian - 14h -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup
Kingdom’s unopposed bid for sporting event ratified by football’s governing body on WednesdayFinancial Times - 14h -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.BBC News - 14h -
FIFA faces backlash as Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup
There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.CBS News - 14h -
Ros Atkins on... Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup
After Fifa awards Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the men's 2034 World Cup, BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at how we got here and the controversies surrounding the decision.BBC News - 14h -
FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid
The FA is set to back Saudi Arabia's controversial bid to host the 2034 World Cup.BBC News - 17h -
Humpback whale makes record journey of more than 13,000km from South America to Africa
Research done with the help of citizen science shows male humpback completed almost twice the typical migration distance. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A ...The Guardian - 22h -
Coffee, kelims and the call to prayer: an overland journey to North Macedonia
Manageable in scale but crammed with history and nature, North Macedonia is a perfect introduction to the underexplored west Balkans. . Trains no longer arrive at Belgrade’s riverside main station, ...The Guardian - 23h -
Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hield believes he has found NBA home with Warriors after long journey
The Bahamas always will be home for Buddy Hield. But after four NBA stops, the sharpshooter has found joy and freedom playing for the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains
A Ukrainian man who embarked on a perilous journey fleeing his war-torn country into Romania has been rescued from a deep mountain ravine in subzero temperatures with an unlikely companion: his ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White HouseABC News - 2d -
World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
The inevitable result has been clear since last yearABC News - 2d -
Starmer says UK strengthening defence partnership with Saudi Arabia as charities criticise human rights record – UK politics live
Amnesty International UK says prime minister needs to ‘challenge repression of human rights defenders’ as he meets crown prince. Q: [From Christopher Hope from GB News] Do you want to cut the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World CupABC News - 2d -
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce. Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six timesABC News - 3d -
Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0 | Jonathan Wilson
The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts. The greatest trick the devil ever learned was to overwhelm the critical ...The Guardian - 4d -
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The Spin | ‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats. In the moments before the first Test started in Christchurch last week the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Pam Bondi’s Journey From Traditional Republican to Warrior for Trump
The president-elect’s choice for attorney general is known for her charm and fealty to him.The New York Times - 6d -
A Hockey Player’s Unlikely Journey From China to the Top of the N.H.L. Draft
How did Haoxi “Simon” Wang become one of the most coveted N.H.L. prospects? It starts in the west end of Beijing.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets
Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech
Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the OlympicsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan
Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30
