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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
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The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
- The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
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- ‘I’m so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran labels war in Gaza ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’
- Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
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- Left: The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
- Center: The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Timeline of this story
- 1h agoThe Age (AU): The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
- 1h agoBrisbane Times (AU): The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.
- 1h agoJapan Today (JP): Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour as supporting acts withdrew in
- 10m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The besieged musician said he feared for his safety and admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a co
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