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'We are hurt,' says shaken Pakistan skipper Azam

'We are hurt,' says shaken Pakistan skipper Azam

Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril.

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Bayern ready for 'loud, emotional' Galatasaray welcome, says Tuchel

Bayern ready for 'loud, emotional' Galatasaray welcome, says Tuchel

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said there was no way to replicate the "extremely loud, extremely emotional" atmosphere facing his side in their Champions League match at Galatasaray on Tuesday.

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Sony says 'Spider-Man 2' videogame sales set record

Sony says 'Spider-Man 2' videogame sales set record

"Marvel's Spider-Man 2" videogame was snapped up so fast that it set a record for PlayStation Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said Monday.

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'So proud': Afghanistan's Zadran hails World Cup shock

'So proud': Afghanistan's Zadran hails World Cup shock

Afghanistan opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran said he was "proud for myself and my country" after the stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

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Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat

Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat

Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

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Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker to step down

Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker to step down

Qatar Airways' longstanding chief executive Akbar Al Baker is to step down from his role, the state-owned airline announced on Monday.

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Arsenal clash an 'opportunity', not obstacle says Sevilla coach

Arsenal clash an 'opportunity', not obstacle says Sevilla coach

Sevilla coach Diego Alonso said the visit of Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday was an opportunity for his team and not an obstacle.

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US auto union halts work at Stellantis plant, expanding strike

US auto union halts work at Stellantis plant, expanding strike

The US auto workers union halted work at a giant Stellantis truck plant on Monday, expanding a five-week strike hitting Detroit automakers.

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Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

England vice-captain Courtney Lawes has announced he will retire from international duty at the completion of the Rugby World Cup.

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Faster West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting unavoidable: study

Faster West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting unavoidable: study

The melting of West Antarctica's ice shelves is likely to substantially accelerate in coming decades even if the world meets ambitions to limit global warming, according to research Monday, warning it would drive rising sea levels.

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