Giant chimneys get demolished in Australia
Huge amounts of metal and concrete will be recycled after the demolition of an old coal power plant. from: BBC News
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Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from: BBC News
Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan
The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform. from: BBC News
The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods
Yu Kongjian’s sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods. from: BBC News
COP26: Focus on gender as giant puppet takes centre stage
from: BBC News Five things you need to know about COP26 – the United Nations climate change conference – on Tuesday.
Climate change: The US state taking on an oil giant for greenwashing
The US state of Massachusetts is taking ExxonMobil to court for greenwashing. from: BBC News
Oil giant Shell says it needs oil output to fund green shift
Shell says it needs the cash from fossil fuel production to fund its transition to green energy. from: BBC News
Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever. from: BBC News
1971: Paris Installs Giant Air Filters to Combat Pollution
Two towers, each measuring 16 and a half feet high, were installed in an area in the east of the city in an experiment to tackle contamination. From: New York Times
Fabindia: Right-wing groups target clothing giant over ad
The firm deleted the ad for its new festive collection after a severe backlash on social media. from: BBC News
Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area
from: BBC News As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons’ birthplace?
Can African tech giant Jumia deliver on its promise?
Can Africa-focussed tech giant Jumia deliver on its promises to a new generation of consumers? from: BBC News
Evergrande: Chinese property giant ‘misses another payment deadline’
The indebted Chinese property giant is said to have missed more payments to overseas investors. from: BBC News
Fashion giant Saint Laurent to ban use of fur in 2022
The fashion house’s parent company, Kering, says all its brands will be fur-free by autumn 2022. from: BBC News
Barcelona: The toxic battle ripping apart a European giant
The tense battle between Barcelona president Joan Laporta and manager Ronald Koeman is tearing the club apart, writes Guillem Balague. from: BBC News
Evergrande: Embattled China property giant sparks economy fears
The world’s most indebted real estate developer is in crisis – is it too big to fail? from: BBC News
The 22-year-old who took on a housing giant and won
As a new report claims dilapidated housing can kill, the BBC meets an unlikely champion for tenants.
TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users’ mental health
The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people’s wellbeing.
Why even giant ships can’t solve the shipping crisis
from: BBC News A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.
TCS: What does IT giant’s new work model mean for India?
IT services giant TCS says it’s ready to go back to the office after 18 months – how will that work? from: BBC News