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How did AIPAC-backed candidates fare in the US midterm elections?
Many candidates the pro-Israel group backed still won, but most of the money it spent went to candidates who lost.
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US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Jason Reding Quinones' resignation comes as administration braces for Democrat-led investigations.
Travel
Airbnb-Backed Candidates Lose in LA, a Setback in Push to Loosen Rental Rules
Airbnb’s money may not have bought it a friendlier mayor in Los Angeles. Expect the company to look for other ways to add Olympic supply.
Entertainment
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf, After Five Years of Trying to Challenge PGA Tour, Is Shutting Down
LIV Golf, the pro-golfing startup venture whose biggest investor had been the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, is shutting down after it couldn’t reach an agreement with a new investor on a bankruptcy reorganization. The league was founded in 2021 by a group of pro golfers, led by Phil Mickleson and Greg Norman, who […]
Politics
Musk-backed candidates lose US midterms despite financial backing
Shares of Tesla and SpaceX dropped after the Democratic party swept to power in America's midterm elections. Their founder, tech titan Elon Musk, poured over $440 million into Republican candidates and causes, the single biggest campaign donor in the election cycle. But his investment fell flat, as his preferred candidates lost races in Texas, where he has put down roots. We take a closer look.
World
Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
Science
Attenborough-backed appeal secures £30m estate
The purchase of the vast Rothbury Estate by wildlife groups is hailed as "something very special".
Business
Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms’ shares soar over 21% on trading debut after record IPO
Jio had offered 270 million shares in the IPO priced at 1,119 rupees apiece, raising 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) in the country's largest-ever IPO.
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Sports
Infantino says he is backed by 'vast majority'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.
Politics
Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
Business
Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms to raise up to $3.2 billion in historic IPO in India
Jio's share sale will be India's largest ever in rupee terms, and second largest in dollar terms, trailing the Hyundai Motors IPO that raised $3.3 billion in 2024.
World
French youth demand answers as education protests enter third week
French students have continued nationwide protests for a third week, demanding more funding for education, better teaching conditions and more staff. The government’s plan to recruit 3,000 substitute teachers has failed to satisfy demonstrators, who are calling for an additional €10 billion in education spending. Backed by teachers and unions, protesters warn the mobilisation will continue as the government prepares budget cuts.
World
France: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protests
French students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, while around 200 schools were reported closed amid the mobilisation. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali has the latest from the ground.
Business
Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
Business
Nvidia-backed Aussie AI firm Firmus withdraws historic IPO, citing market volatility
Nvidia-backed Australian AI data center operator Firmus has withdrawn its planned IPO amid market volatility.
Entertainment
AI Studio Authors First, Backed by $10 Million, Pledges to Help Writers Faithfully Adapt Their Books
A new startup pledges to give authors an easier way to bring their books to life for the screen. It, naturally, involves AI. Authors First, founded by private equity veteran Robert Hamwee, promises to let science-fiction and fantasy scribes adapt their titles as closely to their intended vision as possible. The company uses a combination […]
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World
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Politics
Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.
Business
Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis
Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.
World
Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.