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Comedy in Riyadh is a sign of progress

Letter: Omid Djalili responds to criticism of his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Six Kings Slam live: Djokovic thrashed by ruthless Sinner as Alcaraz sets up blockbuster final

It will be Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam final after a ruthless 6-4 6-2 win over Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK

Controversial $55 billion EA buyout sparks "profound concern" from US senators "about the foreign influence and national security risks"

Such deals aren't just about "financial returns" – they're "about influence"

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Carlos Alcaraz provides worrying injury update ahead of Six Kings Slam match

Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam, tennis’s biggest-money exhibition event, in Saudi Arabia today but has been battling an ankle issue

The Independent UK

US senators express 'profound concern' over EA buyout: 'The proposed transaction poses a number of significant foreign influence and national security risks'

Whether it adds up to anything remains to be seen, but Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are big mad about it.

PC Gamer

‘Thought About Leaving’—Raphinha Reveals Barcelona Exit Talks

Raphinha had the chance to sign a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia but decided against it.

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Alcaraz explains why critics are wrong about Six Kings Slam

Alcaraz believes exhibition events allow players a chance to relax and have fun

The Independent UK

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NFL bets big on Saudi Arabia with Tom Brady-led flag football showcase

The NFL takes its game to Riyadh with Tom Brady and stars, aiming to grow flag football globally amid scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing

The Guardian - US

Human Rights Watch reject donations from comedians who appeared at Riyadh Comedy Festival

The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia boosts global charm offensive with 2025 Cultural Investment Conference

Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity.

Euronews

Whitney Cummings blasts backlash over Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘It’s just racism’

Cummings was one of many US comedians who traveled to Saudi Arabia for the festival

The Independent UK

Six Kings Slam reveals what the top tennis players want in 2026

An equation of more money, fewer matches sums up problems facing the ATP Tour as the best players in the world head to Saudi Arabia for a $6m exhibition that will be shown live on Netflix

The Independent UK

Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter criticises company as Riyadh fashion week deal announced

Brand defends decision to show in Saudi Arabia alongside Stella McCartney as ‘a way to encourage dialogue’

The Guardian - UK

Another step towards the future: Saudi Arabia hosts world’s first hydrogen racing event

Extreme H marked its debut over the weekend

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Autosport

Another step towards the future: Saudi Arabia hosts the world’s first hydrogen racing event

Extreme H marked its debut over the weekend

Benzinga

Lindsey Graham Says Keeping 'Iran In A Box' Is Key To Preserving Progress In The Middle East, Trump Ally Warns Tehran Is The 'Common Thread'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that any durable Middle East settlement must first neutralize threats from Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and constrain Iran, arguing that broader diplomacy will falter if those actors can upend negotiations.

The Guardian - UK

UK to host international summit on Gaza recovery plan

Representatives from Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Italy among those to attend conference

AAP

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

After beating Indonesia, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will lead Iraq at the 2026 World Cup if his side can see off Saudi Arabia next up in qualifying.

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Axios

Scoop: Trump plans leaders summit on Gaza during Egypt visit next week

Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are expected to participate.

Motorsport

Extreme H in Qiddiya City: Hydrogen power, star-studded teams and a new chapter for motorsport in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s rapid rise from ambitious host to global motorsports hub achieves another milestone this week when Qiddiya City stages the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Man Utd Bidder Confirms Fresh Takeover Interest, Saudi Offer Truth ‘Revealed’

Comments from a high-ranking Saudi Arabian official have sparked a wave of controversy.

The Independent UK

Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari and other Riyadh comedy festival performers

Defending his decision to perform at the festival, Ansari said he had discussed donating a ‘part of the fee’ to human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

We know what the comedians got out of the Riyadh comedy festival. What about the Saudi regime?

The tawdry event was an ultimately doomed attempt by the Saudi government to buy the kind of authentic grassroots culture it is unwilling to countenance, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

Sports Illustrated

Bruno Fernandes Makes Final Decision on Blockbuster Saudi Transfer—Report

Bruno Fernandes rejected lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia last summer and could be targeted again.

The Guardian - UK

‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chappelle and Jimmy Carr. How have they responded?

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