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How will F1's new venues fit into an already packed calendar?

Announcing the following season’s Formula 1 calendar before the current one has reached its half-way point is a calculated power move – one the present regime seems to be making an annual fixture after it revealed this year’s running order in April 2024.

Motorsport

Socceroo silences 'keyboard warriors' with heroics

Much-maligned veteran striker Mitch Duke wasn't in Australia's initial squad against Japan and Saudi Arabia, but he made the most of his late reprieve.

AAP

Socceroos Duke it out to seal direct World Cup berth

The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals and can now get stuck into early preparations.

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Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi Arabia

The Socceroos secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah where, crucially, they avoided heavy defeat

The Guardian - AU

WWE Night of Champions 2025: From Blood Feuds to Blood Money, Cena and Punk Set the Stage for a Saudi Showdown

WWE's Night of Champions 2025 main event between John Cena and CM Punk is not just a title match. This is a high-stakes battle of values, reputations, and global symbolism, all unfolding on the controversial stage of Saudi Arabia.

International Business Times UK

Saudi Arabia Advances Cancer Care with Potential Approval of Multikine Immunotherapy

The US-based biotech company has submitted an application to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for Breakthrough Medicine Designation, a fast-track regulatory pathway that could make Multikine available to patients as early as this summer.

International Business Times

Socceroos embrace Saudi challenge with World Cup spot tantalisingly close

The equation is simple – avoid losing by five goals to secure qualification – but the message in the Australian camp is to go out and win in Jeddah

The Guardian - AU

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Popovic vows Socceroos will embrace Saudi challenge

Australia need only to avoid a heavy defeat in Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Tony Popovic insists they are aiming to win in Jeddah.

AAP

Football transfer rumours: Grealish to Everton? Chelsea to make second Gittens bid?

João Pedro to Newcastle? | Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool? | Jadon Sancho to Saudi Arabia?

The Guardian - UK

Milestone man Ryan thought Socceroos career was over

Maty Ryan will notch 100 Socceroos caps when Australia play Saudi Arabia, just six months after the goalkeeper thought his international career was finished.

AAP

Saudi heat on as Socceroos approach date with destiny

The Socceroos head into Tuesday's match against Saudi Arabia knowing they just need to avoid a loss of five goals or more in order to reach the World Cup.

AAP

Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift

The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade

The Independent UK

Conference to recognise Palestinian state to weaken scope of its ambition, diplomats say

UK, France and other western states will not recognise Palestine at New York meeting, instead focusing on agreeing steps towards it

The Guardian - UK

Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis

The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.

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The Independent UK

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj travel route on horseback from Andalusia to Saudi Arabia

Three Spanish Muslims who rode on horseback to the Hajj in Saudi Arabia say they followed a path not traveled for more than 500 years

AAP

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

Euronews

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Barchart

Crude Prices Settle Higher on Dollar Weakness and US-China Trade Optimism

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Thursday closed up +0.52 (+0.83%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0289 (+1.42%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday, with crude posting a 2-week high. Thursday's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 6-week low is supporting...

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The Independent UK

FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

FIFA has taken another Saudi Arabian investment for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja,…

Barchart

Crude Prices Gain on Dollar Weakness and Hopes of Easing US-China Trade Tensions

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) today is up +0.67 (+1.07%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) is up +0.0318 (+1.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moving higher, with crude posting a 2-week high. Today's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 6-week low is supporting...

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Muslim pilgrims seek forgiveness and shade on Mount Arafat during key Hajj ritual

Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims are spending the day in prayer in Arafat to fulfil a key ritual of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Unions from 36 countries protest over treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia

Trade unions from 36 countries have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organisation as development begins to scale up before the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Barchart

Crude Prices Retreat on Reports Saudi Arabia Open to Boosting Oil Production

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.56 (-0.88%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed down -0.0448 (-2.16%). Crude oil prices fell from a 2-week high Wednesday and turned lower after weaker-than-expected US economic reports raised concern about energy demand. Losses in crude accelerated today after Bloomberg...

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