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Nigeria opens challenge against presidential result

In tonight’s edition: Judges in Nigeria hear a crucial petition seeking to annul the results of the presidential election. Also, Sudanese pin their hopes on peace talks in Saudi Arabia to deliver a humanitarian truce. And Guinea looks into an outbreak of chemical burns amongst fishermen.

France 24

Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Al-Nassr rival's cheeky selfie request as title hopes dented

Cristiano Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia is unlikely to end with a league title winners medal after Al-Nassr again dropped points in their bid to catch Al-Ittihad

Daily Mirror

From pariah to peacemaker? New chapter for Mohammed bin Salman's Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's crown prince is mending fences with Syria and Iran, soothing rivalries with Gulf rivals and now welcoming the Biden administration's point man on security to Jeddah. Ten months after that frosty fist bump with the US president, Mohammed bin Salman is talking peace-brokering in Sudan and a winding…

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Lionel Messi warned over £320m-a-year Saudi Arabia move as Fabio Capello provides verdict

The former England boss highlighted Messi’s involvement in the next World Cup as being central to the player’s decision - as he was asked about the superstar striker’s potential move to the Middle East

Daily Mirror

What's behind Syria’s return to the Arab League?

The Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria after 12 years of ostracization was a large symbolic victory for Damascus

The Independent UK

In new ‘Quad’ meet with U.S, Saudi and UAE, Doval discusses infrastructure initiatives in Gulf

In what is being billed as another important “Quad” in West Asia, Saudi Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman (MbS) hosted a special meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India, the U.S. and the UAE, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Hindu

Derek Chisora leaks potential pay days awaiting Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia tournament

Rumours of huge heavyweight tournament in the Middle East growing

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Biden advisers brief Israel's Netanyahu on Saudi talks

Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia was expected to be a topic of Sullivan's talks with MBS.

Axios

Lionel Messi back in PSG training and suspension LIFTED after grovelling apology

Lionel Messi was suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for two weeks after taking an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia which saw him miss last Monday's training session

Daily Mirror

PSG confirm Lionel Messi back in training after being fined and suspended for Saudi Arabia trip

Lionel Messi has returned to Paris Saint-Germain training following his two-week suspension.

Evening Standard

Jake Paul makes new Tommy Fury rematch vow despite choosing Nate Diaz fight

YouTube star Jake Paul lost to bitter rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia in February, but has chosen to instead fight ex-UFC star Nate Diaz this summer instead of activating his rematch clause

Daily Mirror

Messi returns to training as PSG edge closer to record 11th Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain star striker Lionel Messi took part in group training sessions on Monday just a week after he was suspended for a fortnight by the club for an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.

Radio France Internationale

How has the world reacted to Syria rejoining the Arab League?

There have been warm welcomes and scepticism, but most countries have opted for a muted response.

Al Jazeera

Lionel Messi back training with Paris Saint-Germain after suspension

Lionel Messi has resumed training with Paris Saint-Germain after being suspended over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

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The Hindu

Messi back in training with PSG

Lionel Messi is training with Paris St. Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on May 8, after the forward was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi back in training with PSG after ban for Saudi Arabia trip

The 35-year-old apologised after being pictured in Riyadh

Reuters

Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions

Sudanese are pinning their hopes on talks in Saudi Arabia between envoys of warring factions to end bloodshed that has killed hundreds and triggered a mass exodus, but there is no sign lasting relief will come anytime soon.

The Guardian - US

Saudi family urges US to intervene in teens’ possible death sentence

Abdullah al-Derazi and Youssef al-Manasif have appealed to secretary of state Antony Blinken as their cases are being reviewed

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Al Jazeera

Sudan fighting in its 24th day: A list of key events

Ceasefire talks are taking place in Saudi Arabia while fighting continues in Khartoum.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City’s history shows there never was a golden age of ownership

If Manchester City is an example of sportswashing then the image is one of swaggering sports scientists and Harvard MBAs

The Guardian - UK

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

The Hindu

U.S. NSA meets Doval in Saudi Arabia, both to meet again in Australia this month

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Ajit K. Doval in Saudi Arabia on May 7, the White House said, adding that the two leaders are scheduled to meet again in Australia later this month on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.

Bangkok Post

Bankers' pay is booming in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: Even as the global financial community contends with layoffs and lower bonuses, banking jobs remain plentiful and salaries are surging in one unexpected corner of the world: Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Fighting rages in Sudan as mediators seek end to conflict

Envoys from warring parties are in Saudi Arabia for talks that mediators hope will bring an end to the conflict.

Daily Mirror

Plane flown over St James’ Park with anti-Saudi banner before Newcastle vs Arsenal

A plane with the message saying 'Free All Saudi prisoners' flew over St. James’s Park before Newcastle’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon

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