15 h. ago Cindy Ngamba rules out boxing in Saudi Arabia: ‘I will still feel scared for my life’

The Olympic medallist is gearing up for her debut as a professional and feels she has a point to prove to the sport’s powers that be

Transport

16 h. ago Steven Gerrard 'wants' Rangers return as Celtic flop and ex Liverpool pal offers summer solution

The ex Light Blues boss is out of work after leaving Saudi Arabia and his old club are on the lookout for a new boss

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40 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after calls for him to face '99 lashes for adultery' in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr's trip to Iran in the Asian Champions League, with reports initially suggesting he was set to face punishment for adultery

Politics

52 h. ago Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior clarifies dramatic Ballon d'Or boycott and links with big money Saudi Arabia move

The Brazilian finished second in the 2024 Ballon d’Or voting

Events

68 h. ago Arab nations condemn Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza

Arab nations and the UN accuse Israel of violating international law and ceasefire agreement

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3 d. ago Egypt unveils Gaza reconstruction plan as Arab nations reject Trump’s resettlement proposal

Foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will hold an urgent meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss implementation strategies.

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5 d. ago Fifa’s Gianni Infantino defends ‘crucial’ relationship with Donald Trump

Fifa president focused on success of 2026 World CupDefends decision to give 2034 event to Saudi ArabiaGianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the US president is “absolutely crucial” to the success of the 2026 World Cup.Fifa’s president also defended the decision to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup in 2034 in rare remarks to the media while attending the International Football Association Board (Ifab) AGM in Belfast. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ramadan to begin on March 1 as crescent moon seen in Saudi Arabia

For the first time in many years, Ramadan will end before daylight saving time

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5 d. ago Ramadan 2025 LIVE as start date to be announced with crescent moon sighting

Latest updates for UK, Saudi Arabia and Morocco

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6 d. ago Arsenal may have to sell one of two stars to land Mikel Arteta's top summer target

Arsenal will be in the market for a striker come the summer with Alexander Isak on their radar, but they may first have to sell up to fund the deal with Gabriel Martinelli attracting interest from Saudi Arabia

Events

6 d. ago WWE and UFC owners deal for new Saudi Arabia boxing league 'close to agreement'

The likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have already been hosted in the Kingdom

Sport

7 d. ago Top female jockey puts thriving career on immediate hold to start a family

Maryline Eon finished 14th in France’s Flat jockeys championship in 2024 but after taking part in the International Jockeys Challenge in Saudi Arabia has announced she is pregnant

Politics

7 d. ago With new budget flights from Gatwick, is Saudi the new Spain?

Plane Talk: ‘Build the air links and they will come,’ seems to be the national refrain in the kingdom

Transport

8 d. ago Former Iraqi prime minister returns to Baghdad despite security threats

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has returned to Baghdad for the first time in more than two years despite ongoing security threats

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8 d. ago Wizz Air to launch UK's first direct flights to Medina from Gatwick

Budget airline announces it will begin daily return flights between Gatwick Airport and Medina from August 1

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9 d. ago Boris and Carrie Johnson enjoy luxury trip away to Saudi Arabia with their children after 'miserable' Christmas

Mrs Johnson posted scenes from a family trip to a resort in Saudi Arabia, including her husband hugging their 19-month-old third child Frank.

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9 d. ago Conor McGregor had just one word to describe Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk

The heavyweight stars were two of the biggest names in attendance on Saturday night and went viral for their positive encounter in Saudi Arabia

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1 week ago Why Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Saudi boxing after furious reaction to Al

Cristiano Ronaldo was expected to be in attendance for Saturday's night Saudi boxing clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, but the Al-Nassr forward instead went to the Saudi Cup horse racing

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1 week ago Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return?

Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look likeAfter three years of war and western isolation, Russians are starting to hope that the recent flurry of US-Russia diplomacy could offer a path to peace in Ukraine – and restore the sense of normality lost when their leader sent tanks across the Ukrainian border.Last Tuesday’s US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia have sent the country’s propagandists and political establishment into euphoria, celebrating what they see as a real chance of achieving Russia’s goals in the war at the expense of Ukraine and its European allies, which have been sidelined from discussing the future of the invaded country. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Joseph Parker drops Martin Bakole in round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title as short notice opponent blown away

North Lanarkshire based Bakole accepted the fight at 48 hours notice in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois pulled out with illness

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