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Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe
Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe

Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.

November 19, 2025

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Klimt portrait becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction
Klimt portrait becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction

A portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt fetched $236.4 million in New York on Tuesday, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

November 19, 2025

In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map
In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map

A US district court, in a setback for President Donald Trump, struck down a congressional map on Tuesday redrawn by Republicans in Texas that was intended to give the party five more likely seats in the House of Representatives.

November 19, 2025

Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers
Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers

Researchers warned Wednesday that rising global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) poses a major threat to health, calling for countries to subject some products made by huge food companies to marketing restrictions and taxes.

November 19, 2025

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No.1 Jeeno seeks repeat win at LPGA Tour Championship
No.1 Jeeno seeks repeat win at LPGA Tour Championship

Top-ranked defending champion Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand seeks her third title of the season and the richest payday in women's golf at this week's season-ending LPGA Tour Championship.

November 18, 2025

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Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw
Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw

Spain booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Turkey in their final qualifier on Tuesday to top Group E.

November 18, 2025