UK to probe Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket prices
The UK's competition watchdog said Thursday it has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over how it handled ticket sales for next year's sold-out Oasis reunion tour.
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Japan hammer China, Australia stunned in World Cup qualifiers
Japan made a rampant start to the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering China 7-0 but Australia suffered a shock home defeat to Bahrain.
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'I saw them die': Survivors recount migrant boat capsizing in Channel
Biniam Semay was on a boat carrying dozens of migrants across the Channel from France to England when the fragile vessel ripped apart, leaving his younger sister and 11 others dead.
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Munich police kill gunman suspected of targeting Israel consulate
German police shot and killed a man who opened fire on them with a vintage rifle near the Israeli consulate in Munich Thursday in what they treated as a foiled attack on the diplomatic mission.
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US secures release of 135 prisoners from Nicaragua
The United States said Thursday it had secured the release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua, the latest mass transfer by President Daniel Ortega's increasingly authoritarian government.
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Bebe Vio gets fresh chance for gold at Paralympics
Italian Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio has a chance for redemption on Thursday as she goes for gold in the wheelchair fencing team event after failing in her individual title defence, while the USA must beat Canada to reach the men's wheelchair basketball final.
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Pernod can PSG sponsorship deal after Marseille protests
French drinks firm Pernod Ricard said Thursday it has scrapped a proposed sponsorship deal with soccer giants Paris Saint Germain after fans of bitter rivals Marseille threatened a boycott.
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Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate
Palestine gave South Korea a major scare in an entertaining 0-0 away draw on Thursday as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time.
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UK meets bridge milestone on new high-speed rail track
Britain on Thursday finished building its longest-ever rail bridge after fitting the final segment of the Colne Valley Viaduct for the new high-speed HS2 train line, company bosses announced.
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Ter Stegen celebrates being named Germany No.1 after 12-year wait
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen said Thursday the end of a 12-year wait to succeed Manuel Neuer as Germany's number one goalie felt like "a balm for the soul".
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