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Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad

Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad

The Washington Capitals ice hockey team Tuesday deflected criticism of star Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a campaign video for Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the NHL all-time scoring leader had been "asked by his country to participate."

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Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added

US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's facade.

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Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry

Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry

Roberto De Zerbi admitted Tottenham are in a "tough moment" as he apologised for their League Cup exit in a dismal 3-1 defeat against Liverpool on Tuesday.

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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities

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Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the League Cup on Tuesday.

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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments

Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments

The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing.

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Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira

Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira

Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors.

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Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche

Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche

Carlos Espi snatched Real Madrid a last-gasp 3-2 win at Elche on Tuesday to pull them level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly

Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly

Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.

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Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal

Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal

Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday.

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