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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

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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

Motorsport

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

Extreme H marked its debut over the weekend

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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.

Benzinga

UK to host international summit on Gaza recovery plan

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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.

Axios

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

Motorsport

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.

Sports Illustrated

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 Independent UK

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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?

The Mary Sue

Bill Burr really does not care that you’re mad at him for going to Saudi Arabia

Bill Burr thinks he's better than you.

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Sports Illustrated

‘I Couldn’t’—Jordan Henderson Details Emotional Aftermath of Liverpool Exit

The England midfielder attracted plenty of controversy for moving to Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.

Evening Standard

Explorer to begin stage two of bid to walk the length of Saudi Arabia

Alice Morrison is aiming to become the first person to walk the country north to south, covering more than 1,400 miles in the process.

Barchart

Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

November WTI crude oil (CLX25 ) today is down -0.12 (-0.19%), and November RBOB gasoline (RBX25 ) is down -0.0049 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar, as the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-week high. Additionally, Saudi Arabia's unexpected decision...

The Guardian - UK

How did Qatar and Saudi Arabia get home advantage and more rest than rivals in World Cup qualifiers?

The Oman coach, Carlos Queiroz, is among those who are questioning the AFC’s decision for the upcoming games

PC Gamer

Ubisoft reveals the surprise free Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC, which just coincidentally happens to be set in a region the Saudi government wants to turn into an 'economic powerhouse'

Now it's starting to make sense.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Man Utd Braced for Huge Bruno Fernandes Bid in January

Saudi Arabian clubs tried to sign the Red Devils’ captain during the summer.

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