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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 soccer World Cup after Australia declines to bid

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Saudi Arabia looks set to be the host of the 2034 World Cup after the only other country to have shown an interest in hosting — Australia — made a last-minute decision not to bid. “We have reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition,” a statement from Football Australia said Tuesday, … Read more

India’s Top Court Declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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October 17, 2023 4:55 AM EDT NEW DELHI — India’s top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying Tuesday that it was up to Parliament to create such a law. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end … Read more