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Global powers trying to determine how to work with Syrian rebels
Celebrations continue in Syria as questions swirl about what the post-Assad era will look like. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - 6h -
The Global War Machine Supplying Colombian Mercenaries to Fight in Sudan
A company with links to the United Arab Emirates has deployed contractors to support the rebel Rapid Support Forces.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp outage ‘99%’ resolved, says Meta
Social media firm apologises to those affected by blackout on Wednesday, after more than 100,000 complaints. Meta has said it is “99% of the way there” in solving a social media blackout with its ...The Guardian - 7h -
The case for a global defence bank
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capitalFinancial Times - 14h -
The 10 best global albums of 2024
DJ Love celebrated car horns, Kenyan metalhead Lord Spikeheart traversed trap and doom, while 82-year-old Milton Nascimento joined forces with Esperanza Spalding. • More on the best music of 2024 ...The Guardian - 14h -
The global players in Syria before and after Assad
Global powers who have been involved in the 13-year civil war have a vested interest after Assad's fall.BBC News - 1d -
Should you cook with black plastic utensils?
We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.NBC News - 1d -
Workers in England more likely to be overqualified than global peers, finds OECD
More than 1 in 3 employees surveyed say their qualifications are higher than job requiresFinancial Times - 1d -
Maga on the River Plate as global populist right descends on Argentina
CPAC jamboree draws big names from Trump world as Milei positions Buenos Aires as international conservative hub. At the entrance to the office of Argentina’s minister of deregulation a biography ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I started doing nails at 14... now my art has hit the green carpet'
Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.BBC News - 2d -
Will emergence of HTS in Syria raise level of global terrorism threats?
Intelligence chiefs have to decisively analyse the risk posed by group once affiliated to islamists al-Qaida. When Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, warned in a speech given 10 days ago that he ...The Guardian - 2d -
Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons
The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...ABC News - 2d -
Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant
The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.Inc. - 2d -
‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?
Tourists flock to the country’s dazzling beaches, but its vast, smoking waste sites tell a different story – one that the government is keen to change . Travelling through the Gambia, it is hard to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Global green subsidy race draws investor attention
Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainabilityFinancial Times - 3d -
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
“Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haulABC News - 3d -
Listen: Global News Podcast special - What's next for Syria?
Rebel forces in Damascus say they've ended Bashar al-Assad's ruleBBC News - 3d -
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.Wired - 3d -
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How Global Conflicts Helped Reignite Syria’s Civil War
Rebels launched sweeping assaults against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad in northwestern Syria, taking control of large portions of territory, including much of the city of Aleppo. ...The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Allies Go Global: ‘Make Argentina Great Again’
At its international conferences, CPAC is giving a stage to right-wing politicians and hunting for ideas for use back home.The New York Times - 5d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 5d -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - 6d -
Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network
UK and foreign law enforcement agencies say networks laundered cash and cryptocurrencies for organised crime gangs across the west. Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
The Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped asideABC News - 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 -
As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner
A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms makers with larger global markets.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Jill Ellis leaves San Diego Wave FC for FIFA role alongside Arsene Wenger, steering global football strategy
Ellis leaves her club role after three years, she had been with the Wave since their inceptionCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts
The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...The Hill - 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
