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Bridging the Gulf: how World Cup is key to Saudi revamp

Bridging the Gulf: how World Cup is key to Saudi revamp

Standing on the verge of hosting the World Cup is an undeniable win for oil power Saudi Arabia as it pushes to reshape its economy and shake off its questionable image, analysts say.

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Global stocks mixed, yen falls ahead of Fed decision

Global stocks mixed, yen falls ahead of Fed decision

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday following uneven economic data while the yen tumbled against the dollar ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.

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US Supreme Court weighs social media 'blocks' by public officials

US Supreme Court weighs social media 'blocks' by public officials

Can a public official block someone from their personal social media accounts?

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Storms swell Iguazu falls to near decade-high flow

Storms swell Iguazu falls to near decade-high flow

Heavy rains have swollen the famed Iguazu waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil to near decade-high water volumes this week, authorities said, as flooding engulfed one of the site's main tourist walkways.

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Dozens killed in Gaza camp strikes as Israel targets key militant

Dozens killed in Gaza camp strikes as Israel targets key militant

Dozens of people were killed Tuesday in Israeli bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp, the Hamas-run health ministry said, with Israel's army confirming it had targeted a Hamas commander involved in the October 7 attacks.

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Breeders' Cup horse dies, Belmont winner Arcangelo out

Breeders' Cup horse dies, Belmont winner Arcangelo out

A horse due to take part in this week's Breeders' Cup in California died suddenly on Tuesday shortly before Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo scratched from the meeting's $6 million Classic.

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Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament.

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A month before global climate talks, agreement remains elusive

A month before global climate talks, agreement remains elusive

Nothing has yet been agreed between the nearly 200 countries that will meet at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, with two days of preparatory talks in Abu Dhabi failing to produce any major breakthrough, participants said Tuesday.

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Holders Leipzig knocked out of German Cup on night of shocks

Holders Leipzig knocked out of German Cup on night of shocks

Wolfsburg produced the first shock of this season's German Cup, knocking out holders RB Leipzig with an inspired 1-0 win as fourth-tier Homburg upset Greuther Fuerth.

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Egypt to receive wounded Gazans through key crossing: sources

Egypt to receive wounded Gazans through key crossing: sources

Egypt is preparing to treat wounded Palestinians from the bombarded Gaza Strip starting Wednesday, with the opening of a border crossing to people after weeks of war, medical and security sources said.

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