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Whitney Cummings criticised for Saudi comedy festival

American comedian Whitney Cummings confronts significant online criticism following her headline performance at Saudi Arabia's inaugural comedy festival in Riyadh, drawing ire from human rights advocates.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return

Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.

Dubois vs Miller: Redemption Fight in Riyadh

British heavyweight Daniel Dubois prepares for career-defining fight against Jarrell Miller in Saudi Arabia this December, seeking redemption after world title disappointment.

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

Saudi Comedy Festival Pays Stars Up To £1.5M

Exclusive report reveals staggering fees paid to international comedians at Riyadh's comedy festival, with Chris Tucker and Andrew Schulz among highest earners in unprecedented comedy payday.

Saudi Arabia hosts major comedy festival with global stars

International comedy heavyweights including Trevor Noah and Maz Jobrani are set to perform at the groundbreaking Riyadh Comedy Festival, marking a dramatic shift in Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia's £23bn Mega-Airport to Be World's Largest

Saudi Arabia unveils designs for the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, a £23 billion mega-project set to become the world's largest airport and a cornerstone of its ambitious Vision 2030, aiming to handle 120 million passengers by 2030.

Tom Brady unretires for Saudi flag football event

In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.

WWE Moves WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia in 10-Year Deal

World Wrestling Entertainment announces groundbreaking 10-year partnership with Saudi Arabia, relocating its flagship WrestleMania event to Riyadh in a deal set to transform the global sports entertainment landscape.

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

Djokovic battles past Rune into US Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic overcomes a spirited challenge from Holger Rune in a four-set thriller to advance to the US Open quarter-finals. The Serbian star is now just three wins away from a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

RWC 2025: Aus vs USA for final quarter-final spot

The final quarter-final place at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup hangs in the balance as Australia and the USA prepare for a decisive clash. Get the latest team news, analysis, and what's at stake in this must-win match.

Sinner's Epic US Open Comeback Stuns Musetti

Jannik Sinner survives a major scare at Flushing Meadows, battling back from two sets down to defeat compatriot Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set quarter-final classic.

US Open: Djokovic Battles Sinner in Epic Quarter-Final

Catch all the live action from the US Open 2024 as Novak Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster quarter-final. Get the latest scores, results, and updates from Flushing Meadows, including Carlos Alcaraz and Amanda Anisimova's progress.

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