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Oasis reunion tour sparks fan frenzy with strict new entry rules and safety measures

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As the band prepares to make their first tour in more than a decade, the band is gearing up for one of the most eagerly awaited reunions in music history.

Oasis tour sparks fan frenzy with strict new entry rules and safety measures(Image: Simon Emmett)

Fans heading to Oasis’ highly anticipated reunion gigs at Manchester’s Heaton Park this summer have been issued new guidance regarding crowd management and ticket access.

The shows include four back-to-back sold-out dates at Heaton Park between July 11 and July 20 as part of a highly anticipated tour that kicks off in Cardiff on July 4 at the Principality Stadium.

Richard Ashcroft and Cast are among the supporting acts. Despite the fact that the majority of the tour’s stops are in traditional stadiums, Heaton Park’s standing-only, open-air layout has prompted organisers to implement additional safety measures.

The Safety Advisory Group has recommended that the venue be divided into two designated areas: a general admission area and a front standing area closer to the stage in order to accommodate the anticipated 80, 000-capacity crowds. Ticketholders are now invited to indicate their desire to use the front section.

Oasis will kick off their tour in July
Oasis will kick off their tour in July(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

An official message sent to attendees reads, “The Safety Advisory Group for the Heaton Park shows have divided the concert arena into two areas, each with a dedicated ticket and entry gate issued in advance.

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Organisers claimed the move was made “to ensure fan safety and enhance the fan experience when entering the site.”

The email contains a link that enables ticket holders to request front standing access. Tickets will be chosen randomly from the applicant pool if the number of opt-in requests exceeds the number of available tickets, the email added. Applications close at 12:00 PM on May 30; final placement announcements should be made by June 20.

“Please take note that you cannot split up your orders if you opt in. You don’t need to do anything if you’re content to stay in the general admissions area, the message stated.

Noel Gallagher also recently described the band’s preparations in a TalkSPORT interview: “I’m in the studio just noodling around. In about three weeks, rehearsals will begin, and yes, we’ll see what happens.

LONDON - MARCH 26: Noel and Liam Gallagher of rock band Oasis attend a charity concert for theTeenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall on March 26, 2003 in London, England. Oasis performed at the event. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Liam and Noel are set to reunite for the first time in almost 20 years(Image: Dave Hogan, Getty Images)

Oasis Live’s 25-date reunion tour, Oasis Live’25, is scheduled for July 4, 2025 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, and it will wrap up on November 23, 2025 at Brazil’s Estádio Morumbi in So Paulo.

Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin are the venues for the UK and Ireland leg. Notable events will take place between July 11 and July 20, at London’s Wembley Stadium, and at London’s Heaton Park, which will stage six shows from July 25 through August 3.

In August, Dublin’s Croke Park and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium will both host three concerts. The band will play in North America, including Mexico City, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Toronto following the European dates.

The tour will then extend to Asia and Oceania, with stops in South Korea, Japan, and Australia, before concluding in South America with performances in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.

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US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper

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The publisher of the 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom has agreed to pay about $674 million (500 million pounds) to a consortium led by US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners.

Redbird announced on Friday that it had reached a definitive agreement to become the Telegraph Media Group’s controlling shareholder, ending the conservative-leaning newspaper’s lengthy takeover saga.

The sale, according to Gerry Cardinale, the founder and managing partner of RedBird, “beginns a new era for The Telegraph as we look to grow the brand in the UK and internationally, invest in its technology, and expand its subscriber base.”

The Barclay family’s former home, The Telegraph Group, was sold two years ago to pay the family’s debts. The Spectator, a weekly newsmagazine and the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, are all closely related to the UK’s Conservative Party.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family and vice president of the United Arab Emirates, was the recipient of an offer to purchase the publications in 2023.

The UK government, which introduced legislation to enact laws to restrict foreign government ownership of the British press, led to the consortium’s withdrawal last year.

IMI, an affiliate of Abu Dhabi, will become a consortium member with a minority stake of no more than 15% in the Telegraph. British authorities must approve the sale.

RedBird has invested in the football team AC Milan, the parent company of the Liverpool football team, and Skydance, a film production company.

“RedBird Capital Partners have exciting growth plans that build on our success,” according to Telegraph Media Group CEO Anna Jones, who also will unlock our full potential across the breadth of our business.

Leclerc fastest but cautious about Monaco chances

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Andrew Benson
Monaco F1 Correspondent
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Monaco Grand Prix

Dates: 23 May 2019 Start time: 14:00 BST on Sunday

Despite participating in both Friday practice sessions, Charles Leclerc said he was still unsure whether Ferrari would be able to compete at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Leclerc finished the day 0.038 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri, the current world champion, with Lewis Hamilton coming in third.

He claimed that his chances of winning the race at home last year were “low” before the practice began.

Even after a strong performance on time, he continued, “I’m not convinced the other way around, for now. It will be difficult.

Although the Friday was very positive for us, it is too early to express how optimistic the weekend is.

Oliver Bearman, a British Haas driver who crashed for Piastri, overtook Carlos Sainz for the Williams of Carlos Sainz at the weekend with a 10-place grid penalty.

Leclerc veered into the Ferrari’s path during a slow lap before heading into Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin.

Leclerc was able to continue driving despite the Ferrari’s front wing being damaged. However, Stroll was unable to continue participating in the session because his gearbox needed to be changed and his rear suspension had to be repaired.

For his lack of awareness, the Canadian received a one-place grid penalty.

Leclerc said, “I’ve been enjoying the car a lot.” With the crash with Lance, it hasn’t started the way I wanted, but it has since been fairly smooth and I’m happy with the car overall.

The one-lap pace was fast,” she said. I was feeling quite at ease with the compound, and lap time was fairly quick. This is always a positive sign.

“Qualifying is going to be fundamental, and we need to start early if we want to get a good result.”

Piastri, who crashed into the barrier at the first corner, Sainte Devote, before breaking his front wing, came out on top in the race to finish second.

On a positive day for the Italian team, Hamilton was 0.105secs clear of Leclerc.

The day has been a little up and down, according to Piastri. The pace is good when everything is put together, but it’s not currently that simple. Some things to consider.

It has been a messy day, especially for me. Because of the car’s current pace, schedule a timeout for tomorrow.

Ferrari appear to be much stronger than they have been in this regard. Today, it has been a lot more complicated on my side. There is a lot to learn, and I think tomorrow will be interesting.

The coolest track to drive, Hamilton declared. the funniest. It’s a blast every year. Whatever vehicle you’re driving is irrelevant.

“Of course, it helps when you’re driving a quick, comfortable car. However, it has the best rollercoaster ride of the year thanks to the grip, the speeds, it’s narrow, it’s fast, and it’s a privilege.

I texted Ellen, who has worked as my assistant for 20 years, this morning, and she said she was so excited for the day that she could not believe I still be able to do this every year.

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Lando Norris of McLaren was fourth fastest, 0.32 seconds off the pace, ahead of Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, both of whom suffered two crashes in the second session.

Hadjar’s initial encounter caused him to smash into the wall at the Nouvelle Chicane’s top. He made it up with a wheel damage and a puncture.

However, after a Sainte Devote oversteering moment, he slid wide and broke his left rear suspension.

Fernando Alonso, a teammate of Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, led Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, and Williams’ Alex Albon, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, who was seventh fastest when managing technical partner Adrian Newey made his debut grand prix appearance.

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix winner from last Sunday had a troubled session. Verstappen sabotaged the pace and even went down the escape route at Mirabeau late in the session.

Verstappen remarked, “P1 was quite positive, but we later made some adjustments for P2 to see how far we could push the balance, and we slightly overdid it.”

“So then I just couldn’t really attack the corners any more,” he said, and you’re shadowing a lot of pace and failing to pass the lap time.

“I don’t anticipate us to be the quickest,” he said. However, we want to be significantly more similar to P2. I’m also fairly certain that things will get better.

Ferrari appears to be moving very quickly once more. Ferrari made a significant step forward in this regard despite the close proximity of the McLarens.

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc collide at the hairpin in MonacoPA Media
The McLaren of Oscar Piastri with a damaged front wing during Monaco Grand Prix second practicePA Media

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Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Strategic Partnership On Energy, Trade And Migration

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In Berlin, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the minister of foreign affairs, and Johann Wadephul, his German counterpart, have a meeting.

The high-level bilateral discussions aim to deepen Nigeria-Germany’s cooperation in a number of crucial areas, including migration, trade, and energy.

Nigeria is already its second-largest trading partner in the region, according to Germany, which reiterated its recognition of the country as a strategic partner in sub-Saharan Africa. The two ministers reviewed progress made in bilateral negotiations, particularly the German-Nigerian Energy Partnership, which was founded in 2008 and expanded to 2021 with the opening of an office in Abuja in accordance with Germany’s National Hydrogen Strategy.

Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s economic and demographic significance in his remarks.

With more than 220 million people under its belt and a 400 million population projected by 2050, Nigeria’s main focus is not on exporting people but talent. He stated that we are committed to working with partners like Germany to develop structured pathways for the development of employment and address the root causes of irregular migration.

Wadephul referred to Nigeria as a “key partner” in Africa and reaffirmed Berlin’s desire to expand cooperation, particularly in the fields of vocational training, economic diversification, and renewable energy.

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Africa is the continent of the future, according to both Germany and the UE. In this vision, Nigeria is crucial. There are significant potentials for cooperating in the fields of energy transition, private sector involvement, and critical minerals, according to Wadephul.

Minister Tuggar praised Nigeria’s abundance of crucial raw materials and argued that trade and investment could be beneficial in both ways.

“Nigeria is well-positioned to help Germany achieve its industrial and green transition goals.” He remarked that the value-added partnerships we have with our minerals can provide the foundation for long-term growth on both sides.

The ministers came to a consensus to improve cooperation in both legal migration and skill mobility, with an emphasis on developing streamlined migration arrangements that benefit both nations.

This engagement is the start of a new chapter in the relationship between Nigeria and Germany, which is supported by mutual respect for shared values, economic cohesion, and a commitment to regional stability and long-term stability.

Tuggar organized a number of strategic meetings to strengthen Nigeria-German cooperation in terms of global engagement, migration, and economic development as part of his official visit to Germany.

His bilateral meeting with Svenja Willem-Alabali Radovan, the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, was a key part of his engagement. There, discussions centered on strengthening development partnerships, fostering economic cooperation, and establishing standardized legal pathways for migration. Both ministers stressed the value of coordinating economic growth with migration policies that promote job creation and skill mobility.

Additionally, Tuggar had a meeting with German Parliamentarian Chair Nicolas Zippelius, who has just been appointed. In terms of potential legislative opportunities for improved collaboration between Nigeria and Germany, particularly in those that might result in parliamentary recommendations and Bundestag policy recommendations.

Barca The Team Others Look Up To Now, Says Bonmati

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Aitana Bonmati, a Barcelona midfielder, described the Catalans as the “catalans” as the “catalans” who have come to mind as they have become in the lead up to the women’s Champions League final game against Arsenal on Saturday.

Lyon, the record eight-time champions, lost to Barca in the final last year and last won in 2022.

In contrast, Bonmati’s Barcelona have triumphed in three of the competition’s previous four contests and advanced to six finals in seven years, establishing them as Europe’s dominant force.

“They had their path, and now we have our path,” Bonmati said, “I don’t want to compare us to Lyon.”

We used to speak very well of them, saying that many teams were their mirrors in the past, and that is now.

We are proud of our journey, and we’ll try to be even more “historical” tomorrow.

At the Lisbon-based Jose Alvalade stadium, Barcelona take on Arsenal for the first time since winning the competition in 2007, which was the UEFA Women’s Cup.

Twelve years after their 100th game against Arsenal, the Catalans will play their 100th in Europe.

The English side’s round of 32 defeats Barcelona 7-0 over two legs in the 2012-13 Champions League, with Alexia Putellas the only player to survive.

There’s no need to mention the scoreline, “laughed Putellas, who is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, like Bonmati.”

It was impossible to imagine what would come after our first European game, which was Barca Femeni’s history, would have been… it’s incredible how much there has changed and evolved.

We recently transitioned to professionalism, and we made it to the top six. I consider myself fortunate to have traveled this route.

With this trophy in hand, the first game was against Arsenal, and tomorrow’s is also that way.

After losing to Levante and Real Madrid in the league for the first time in a loss to their Clasico rival, Barcelona faced criticism earlier in the season.

After defeating English treble-winning Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate, Putellas claimed the team was in excellent form for the game against Renee Slegers’ side.

We leave (at the end) feeling very good, have a lot of energy, and have worked well all year, Putellas said.

We feel good both physically and mentally about our game play.

However, she claimed that Barca won’t take a victory for granted just because it has a long history.

The playmaker added, “We’ve won three Champions Leagues, but that doesn’t mean we start one game up 1-0 tomorrow.”

We’ll leave our skins on to take home the trophy.

Last year, Barcelona won the quadruple under Pere Romeu, who left at the end of the season and replaced Jonatan Giraldez.

The team has already won Liga F and the Spanish Super Cup, but it took them some time to come up with their best level.

The coach remarked, “It’s a special game because it’s a final.”

This team has worked well in the past, has a lot of work done this week, and has spoken to all the staff, which gives me the (feel of) security that we’ll do well.

“We have to go out there and try to dominate,” he said.