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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war
ByGiles Richards March 14, 2026

Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US baseRaces unlikely to be replaced because of logisticsFormula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.The races were due to take place on 12 April i…

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As Sudan burns, the NBA’s embrace of the UAE shows how sport enables atrocity
ByKarim Zidan December 13, 2025

While UAE-backed forces are accused of mass killings in Sudan, the NBA is deepening its partnership with the controversial Gulf state. This is what sportswashing looks likeAs paramilitary fighters from the brutal Rapid Support Forces (RSF) overran the …

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