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.
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Talks aimed at global plastics reduction treaty end without agreement
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Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
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World champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi
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An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
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The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
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China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
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Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
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US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
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China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions
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Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
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England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines
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Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
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Joe Biden’s selfish parting act
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Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies
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GOP senators signal they’re open to Patel leading FBI
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Arteta red-card escape set to lead to law change
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What the leading ‘just war’ theorist says about the strategies of Hamas and Israel
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Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
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Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
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Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
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Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
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New misconduct claims against Trump pick Pete Hegseth
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Ashley Young eyes 'dream' FA Cup tie against son
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