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2024 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation
Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return
Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return

Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the move was necessary to stabilize finances after a crisis-hit inaugural season.

December 11, 2025

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Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets
Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's World Cup due to their "extortionate" cost.

December 11, 2025

US says tanker seizure targeted Venezuelan leader Maduro's 'regime'
US says tanker seizure targeted Venezuelan leader Maduro's 'regime'

The US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela targeted leftist leader Nicolas Maduro's "regime," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday, as fears of open conflict mount in both Washington and Caracas.

December 11, 2025

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series
De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 international and level the series on Thursday.

December 11, 2025

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UN demands probe after attack on Myanmar hospital
UN demands probe after attack on Myanmar hospital

The United Nations on Thursday demanded an investigation after a strike on a Myanmar hospital killed at least 33 people, saying the attack could constitute a war crime.

December 11, 2025

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Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash
Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash

Skier Michelle Gisin, a double Olympic champion, will undergo neck surgery after a fall in a downhill training session on Thursday in St. Moritz, the Swiss Ski Federation announced.

December 11, 2025