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Coronavirus UK: Amir Khan admits he could QUIT boxing as he is unable to organise another fight

Amir Khan is considering retirement after the coronavirus has put boxing on lockdown. The 33-year-old recently welcomed his newborn baby into the world and donated his building to the NHS.




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Saudi Arabia has doubled its use of the death penalty since King Salman came to the throne

800 people have been executed in the Kingdom since King Salman bin Abdulaziz ascended to the throne in January 23, 2015.




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Manchester United's hope of a £4bn Saudi takeover are all but over in light of Newcastle deal

Manchester United's chances of being bought by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appear to be all but over in light of his move to buy Newcastle.




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The £300m takeover of Newcastle United is now in the hands of the Premier League

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE: Sources have disclosed that all the necessary paperwork has been lodged, and that the potential deal now awaits their approval.




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Saudi Arabia kills protester who refused to make way for megacity

Abdul-Rahim al-Howeiti (pictured) was shot dead by security forces in Al-Khuraybah, near the Saudi border with Jordan, the government confirmed.




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Newcastle new owners will 'exploit' the deflated post-coronavirus transfer market, reveals Redknapp

A deal worth £300million from Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers to take control of the club from current owner Mike Ashley is close to being finalised.




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Premier League 'unlikely to prevent Newcastle takeover'

Mike Ashley is close to sealing the £300million sale of the Premier League club to a consortium fronted by Amanda Staveley, which has been backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.




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Sam Allardyce takes swipe at Rafael Benitez's reign and urges Newcastle to stick with Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce was an unpopular choice to replace Rafael Benitez, but Sam Allardyce insists Newcastle must stick with the former Sunderland boss once the takeover is complete.




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Human rights campaigners urge Newcastle United to REJECT 'immoral' £300m takeover

The bid to take over the club is being chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, who is the defence minister. He oversaw the devastating Yemen attacks that caused a humanitarian crisis.




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The billionaires from Bombay: The Reuben brothers are ready to back a bold new era at Newcastle

Should the Reuben brothers play an integral part in Mike Ashley departing Newcastle United, Ant and Dec might suddenly find they have competition as the Toon's favourite double act.




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Saudi's plot to turn Newcastle into a global powerhouse with PIF boss set to become Magpies chairman

HELEN CAHILL - CITY CORRESPONDENT: Saudi fund boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan is in the final stages of taking over as chairman of Newcastle United, sources told Sportsmail.




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Newcastle's owners in waiting must heed warnings of Manchester City's plight

The prospective new owners - a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - are on the cusp of tying up a £300m that would rocket the club to the top of the financial charts.




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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to bank £17m even if sale of the club to Saudi Arabian consortium fails

EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL: The deposit paid by the Saudi Arabian consortium is non-refundable, meaning Newcastle owner Ashley gets richer even if the takeover is not ratified.




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Amir Khan calls out Manny Pacquiao for huge post-coronavirus bout in the Middle East 

Khan, now 33, has not fought since beating Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia last summer and is now chasing his next pay-day against a far more difficult opponent in Filipino Pacquiao.




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Amnesty International warn Premier League over human rights surrounding Newcastle's £300m takeover

The north-east club are reportedly on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium which involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around £300million.




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Newcastle's £300m Saudi-led takeover faces more opposition from beIN Sports

English football's biggest overseas broadcast partner beIN Sports have reportedly urged the Premier League to block Newcastle's proposed takeover from the Saudi Arabian-led consortium.




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Premier League lawyers 'investigating illegal broadcasting of top-flight matches by Saudi Arabia'

beIN Sports shone a light on Saudi Arabia's involvement in the piracy of matches, highlighting the Premier League's unsuccessful attempts to take legal action against satellite provider Arabsat.




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Three Argentine footballers have been sleeping on the floor of Frankfurt Airport for FIVE days

The trio had arranged to return to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo in Brazil. But given there is a travel ban between Brazil and Argentina, a permit was needed to allow their private flight.




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UK government members call for scrutiny of Newcastle's Saudi takeover amid concerns over piracy

The UK government have been urged by its own members to take an active role in scrutinising the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United following calls for the deal to be blocked.




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Decision for Newcastle takeover is looming amid Saudi regime concerns

A year has passed since the beheading of 37 Saudi men and still the families wait to receive the bodies. At the time, they did not even know their loved ones had been executed.




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Newcastle United face fresh questions over human rights concerns

Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian takeover, led by Amanda Staveley, will face renewed scrutiny this week from the Premier League after further complaints from human rights activists.




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Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for crimes committed by minors after abolishing flogging 

Minors will now receive a prison sentence of no longer than 10 years in a 'juvenile detention facility'. Pictured: Abdulkareem al-Hawaj was one of the minors executed in 2019.




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Worshippers observe social distancing as they pray in virtually empty Grand Mosque in Mecca

Mecca's Grand Mosque - which is typically crowded during Ramadan as Muslims break their fast each night - was all-but deserted Monday as a few prayed while observing social distancing.




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Saudi Arabia will look to secure Premier League TV rights if £300m Newcastle deal is approved

EXCLUSIVE: BeIN Sports have written to the Premier League urging chief executive Richard Masters to block the £300million deal for Newcastle, citing illegal streaming of matches in Saudi Arabia.




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Premier League warned US about Saudi piracy BEFORE beIN Sport sent letter over Newcastle takeover

The Premier League asked the United States government to keep Saudi Arabia on its piracy watch list before beginning checks on Newcastle United's Saudi-led takeover.




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An insider's guide to football club takeovers... and how Newcastle deal will be done

It is the news Newcastle fans have been dreaming about for years - a big-money takeover and the possible departure of Mike Ashley. But how does a deal actually happen? Our expert reveals all.




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Newcastle players 'determined to save Steve Bruce from sack should takeover go through'

Newcastle's first team stars have launched a bid to save boss Steve Bruce with the club's prospective new owners keen to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager, according to The Sun.




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Premier League set to revamp owners' and directors' test in light of £300m Newcastle takeover

The £300m deal is awaiting the League's approval but that process is understood to have been held up given the complexity of broadcast piracy allegations against the Saudi state.




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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund looks 'to buy $12.5 billion Warner Music'

A source said more deals with entertainment businesses in America are to be expected as the country tries to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and the fallout from plunging oil prices.




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Defiant Rachael Arahill hits back at rumours of her Bachelor exit

Rachael Arahill has responded to media reports that claimed she was set to exit The Bachelor this week. 




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The Bachelor is embroiled in another C-bomb scandal

Monique Morley was memorably booted off The Bachelor for calling Matt Agnew a 'dog c**t' in a private conversation.




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Megan Marx praises the increase in lesbian romances on The Bachelor

The Bachelor franchise has been rocked by a number of same-sex relationships between female contestants in recent years.




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The Bachelor: U.S. star Rozlyn Papa reacts to Australian 'producer affair' storyline

An American Bachelor contestant who was accused of having an 'inappropriate relationship' with a producer has slammed the show for 'recycling' storylines. 




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Channel 10 CANCELS Bachelor villain's Project appearance after F-bomb blunder

Rachael Arahill's scheduled appearance on The Project was cancelled on Thursday after she called Bachelor Matt Agnew a 'f***ing dog' live on Studio 10.




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Bachelor star Nichole Wood's big sister Tamsin is a professional gamer

Nichole Wood found fame as the cocky bad girl with no filter on The Bachelor. 




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Kristen Czyszek 'fled to China' after getting dumped by Matt Agnew on The Bachelor

Kristen Czyszek was 'devastated' after being dumped by Matt Agnew on The Bachelor this week. 




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The Bachelor's Nichole Wood and Rachael Arahill busted in the SAME outfit over the weekend 

They were two of the standout stars on The Bachelor this year.




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Bachelor stars wore balaclavas to avoid being recognised during the show

They were two of the biggest stars from The Bachelor this year.




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The Bachelor's Nichole Wood returns to work as a cafe manager in Brisbane

She failed to find love with astrophysicist Matt Agnew on The Bachelor this year.




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Upcoming American season of The Bachelor rumoured to film finale in Australia

The 24th season of The Bachelor USA will begin filming in the coming weeks. 




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Former Bachelor stars reveal the truth about the 'scripted' reality series

Former Bachelor stars Rachael Gouvignon and Tiffany Scanlon have revealed some shocking secrets about the dating franchise on their new podcast, Keep It Real.




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'Superthighs me': Former Bachelor star Jessica Brody shows off her derrière in raunchy swimwear

She's the brunette beauty who failed to find love with bachelor Matt Agnew on last year's season of The Bachelor.




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Australian Survivor's AK does a hilarious impersonation of The Bachelor host

Australian Survivor star Aaron 'AK' Knight blew the fellow contestants away on Wednesday when he played Osher Günsberg in a parody version of The Bachelor. 




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Bachelor star Olena Khamula's picture perfect start to married life continues in the Maldives

She married Rodney Maroun in an extravagant ceremony in December.




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Dr Chris Brown is set to become the next Bachelor

Dr Chris Brown is reportedly set to become this year's Bachelor, according to a new report.  




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Osher Gunsberg says coal-powered stations are like using an old Nokia 3210 instead of an iPhone

The Bachelor host, who has become a vocal environmental activist, criticised the push by some MPs to increase Australia's coal capacity.




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The Bachelor's Chelsie McLeod looks happy as she steps out with Jessica Brody and Justin Lacko

She ended 2019 heartbroken after splitting from The Bachelor's Matt Agnew.




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Chris Brown goes shirtless as he strips off to a pair of skimpy board shorts on holidays

Speculation is rife that Dr Chris Brown could be the next Bachelor. 




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'I've been grieving': The Bachelor's Brooke Blurton cries as she confirms split with Nick Power

The Bachelor's Brooke Blurton has confirmed her breakup with boyfriend, Nick Power. 




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Former Bachelor star Jessica Brody reveals her skin without makeup or filters

She's the tattooed bombshell from Matt Agnew's season of The Bachelor.