Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

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DJ Spoony thanks 'amazing' NHS staff after bleed on the brain treatment

The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me".

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Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit.

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FUS to hold national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter

The 39th president of the United States will be remembered in a state funeral in Washington and ceremonies in Atlanta.

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'We need help' - Guardiola targets January & says 'no chance' of title

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City "need help" during the January transfer and his side have "no chance" of winning the Premier League this season.

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Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course

As the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the top four.

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Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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JSW Energy And O2 Power Finalize ₹12,468 Crore Mega Deal, A Game-Changer For India’s Renewable Energy Sector | Paisa Live

<p>India&rsquo;s renewable energy sector is advancing rapidly, with a major development involving JSW Energy acquiring O2 Power, a leading renewable energy company. JSW Limited finalized this deal for approximately ₹12,460 crore. O2 Power operates renewable energy projects totaling around 4,690 MW, with 225 MW set to commence production in 2025. &nbsp;</p> <p>JSW New Energy Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, signed an agreement with O2 Power, whose promoters include EQT Partners and Singapore-based Temasek Holdings. The valuation of O2 Power&rsquo;s assets considers their operational capacity for the next 30 years, with electricity production costs estimated at ₹3.37 per kilowatt-hour. &nbsp;</p> <p>JSW Energy CEO Sharad Mahindra stated that this acquisition, the company&rsquo;s largest to date, will strengthen JSW&rsquo;s position in India&rsquo;s energy sector and enhance stakeholder value. Regulatory approvals, including from the Competition Commission of India, are underway.</p>

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How Dr. Manmohan Singh's Visionary Decisions Revolutionized India's Economic Landscape | Paisa Live

<p>Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is widely regarded as one of the most successful economists. His journey, from being an economics professor at Delhi University to serving as RBI Governor and India's Finance Minister, culminating in a decade-long tenure as the nation's Prime Minister, has been remarkable. Dr. Singh is credited for India's economic liberalization in 1991, which helped steer the country out of an economic crisis caused by the Gulf War, rising oil prices, and declining remittances. Under his leadership, India saw significant growth and became a major software exporter. His efforts, including launching the MNREGA scheme in 2005, helped reduce poverty and boost rural employment. Dr. Singh's legacy is remembered for transforming India's economy and its global standing.</p>

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Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run.

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News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.

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Manmohan Singh Death: Ghulam Nabi Azad Gets Emotional Upon Remembering Former PM

<p>Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 after being admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, due to a sudden deterioration in his health. Dr. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, leading the nation for a decade. Reflecting on his time with Dr. Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad stated, "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader and one of India&rsquo;s most respected statesmen. Having had the privilege of serving twice in his cabinet, I witnessed firsthand his exceptional humility, intelligence, and grace." He further added that Dr. Singh empowered his team to work with freedom and trust, fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence. During challenging times, Dr. Singh provided India with much-needed economic leadership, global recognition, stability, and unity. Sharing a photograph of him embracing Dr. Singh, Azad emphasized that his contributions as an economist and politician will remain etched in the history of a rising India. He described Dr. Singh&rsquo;s legacy as one of transformative leadership that continues to inspire generations. Extending heartfelt condolences to Dr. Singh&rsquo;s family and loved ones, Azad recalled his own tenure as Health Minister in Dr. Singh&rsquo;s government from 2009 to 2014.</p>

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Manmohan Singh Death: PM Modi Pays Heartfelt Tribute to the Former Prime Minister | ABP News

<p>Dr. Manmohan Singh, the fourteenth Prime Minister of India who helmed the Congress-led UPA government for two consecutive terms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92 after a brief illness. He had been admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi late in the evening following a decline in his health.&nbsp; AIIMS officials reported that he arrived at the emergency department at 8:06 PM but, despite all efforts, could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at 9:51 PM.&nbsp;Dr. Singh is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters. Renowned as a scholar, he was widely respected for his modest personality and for his academic, systematic approach to governance. Dr. Singh was the third-longest-serving Prime Minister in India&rsquo;s history, following Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, until Narendra Modi surpassed his record earlier this year.</p>

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Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92: AIIMS Issues Official Statement on Former PM's Demise

<p>Dr. Manmohan Singh, the fourteenth Prime Minister of India who helmed the Congress-led UPA government for two consecutive terms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92 after a brief illness. He had been admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi late in the evening following a decline in his health.&nbsp; AIIMS officials reported that he arrived at the emergency department at 8:06 PM but, despite all efforts, could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at 9:51 PM.&nbsp;Dr. Singh is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters. Renowned as a scholar, he was widely respected for his modest personality and for his academic, systematic approach to governance. Dr. Singh was the third-longest-serving Prime Minister in India&rsquo;s history, following Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, until Narendra Modi surpassed his record earlier this year.</p>

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Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.

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Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.

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Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

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Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run

Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

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Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

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How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats

Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards?

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Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.

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Heroism attributed to murder suspect Mangione alarming, says Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

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'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

Ange Postecoglu accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat to Liverpool.

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Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

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Man charged with murdering south London teacher

Police say Gemma Devonish, 42, was found dead at an address in Carshalton on Thursday night.

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'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race.

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Fully clothed Fury four stone heavier than Usyk

A fully clothed Tyson Fury weighs in four stone heavier than champion Oleksandr Usyk for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight in Saudi Arabia.

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Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

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Wham are Christmas number one for a second time

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

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Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.

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Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

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Couple who hid stillborn baby in bin sentenced

Sophie Harvey and Elliot Benham admit concealing the birth of their stillborn baby when they were teenagers.

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Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

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Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men's player of the year

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.

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Woman arrested over death of football manager Steve Bruce's grandson

Police arrest and bail a woman in her 40s over the death of Madison Smith – the grandson of Steve Bruce.

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Prince Andrew will not join royals for Christmas at Sandringham

The Duke is is expected to "honourably withdraw" from all family events to avoid being a distraction, sources tell the BBC.

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Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.

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Glasgow edged out by Toulon in Champions Cup thriller

Glasgow Warriors' late fightback is not quite enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter.

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Pollard inspires Tigers to eight-try win over Sharks

Handre Pollard marks his return to the side with a 17-point haul as Leicester Tigers cruise past Sharks to kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign.

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Liverpool performance 'impressive' with 10 men - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's performance in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League was "impressive" after playing the majoring of the game with ten men.

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The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect

Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fueled by health system anger has worried authorities.

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Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy

Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK.

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Watch: Dancing crowds in Aleppo celebrate end of Assad regime

The BBC's Hugo Bachega sees Syrians dancing, waving flags and making peace signs in Aleppo.

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'It's life limiting': Living with a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting

BBC readers share their experiences of having a diagnosible hatred of fidgeting.

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Three men accuse Diddy of rape and sexual assault in new lawsuits

The anonymous plaintiffs allege the rapper drugged them with laced drinks and assaulted them while they were unconscious.

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'He's been watching Suarez' - the Chelsea fringe stars shining in Europe

Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances?

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UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage

HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 years

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Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office

He was nominated to the post by Donald Trump in 2017, but the president-elect has said he wants to replace him.

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What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

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Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.

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Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

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Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

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UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims

The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.

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Fan who flew 10,000 miles for derby meets team

Mackenzie had wanted to take in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the club's move.

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What Next for Syria?

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.

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Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'

The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.

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Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

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Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised.

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'You couldn't make it up' - Hamilton on qualifying exit

Lewis Hamilton says "you couldn't make it up" after he was eliminated from the first part of qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

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Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' first interview on issues including Hindutva, Ajit Pawar & Shinde | Exclusive

<p>'I'll exact my revenge' Fadnavis' first interview following his appointment as Maharashtra's 21st chief minister. Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of Maharashtra, has acknowledged that Hindutva was crucial to the Mahayuti's success. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, he stated: "The elections were impacted by Hindutva. This is counter-polarization rather than polarization. The manner in which Islamic scholar Sajjad Nomani and Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) came to an understanding. Among the 17 demands was the release of the Muslim defendant. See why Devendra Fadnavis has forgiven everyone in his first interview with prominent journalist Megha Prasad of ABP News following his appointment as chief minister.</p>

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Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK

Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.

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Maharashtra oath ceremony: Watch the entire oath taking ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis here | Eknath Shinde

<p>In the midst of Maharashtra's ongoing political unrest, a new Mahayuti alliance government was established on Thursday, December 5. In a lavish ceremony held at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office as Chief Minister. In addition, the new government has reappointed two deputy chief ministers. The position of Deputy Chief Minister has been assigned to NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan of Maharashtra gave Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar the oath of office and secrecy. For the third time, Devendra Fadnavis has assumed the role of chief minister.</p>

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Who in BJP did not want Fadnavis to become CM, who made the path easy? | Maharashtra CM Oath

<p>In the midst of Maharashtra's ongoing political unrest, a new Mahayuti alliance government was established on Thursday, December 5. In a lavish ceremony held at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office as Chief Minister. In addition, the new government has reappointed two deputy chief ministers. The position of Deputy Chief Minister has been assigned to NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan of Maharashtra gave Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar the oath of office and secrecy. For the third time, Devendra Fadnavis has assumed the role of chief minister.</p>

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Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...

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England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

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Armband message one of truth & inclusivity - Guehi

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "truth and love and inclusivity".

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Maharashta CM Announcement: 'Home' conflict continues in Mahayuti, here's why Shinde-Fadnavis clashed with each other

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis are reportedly at odds over key department allocations within the Mahayuti alliance. Sources indicate that Shinde had specific demands for the "Home" department, leading to a tug-of-war with BJP leaders. However, reports suggest the BJP may have devised a formula to resolve the issue, ensuring Shinde&rsquo;s concerns were addressed while maintaining the alliance&rsquo;s balance of power. The compromise has sparked speculation about the strategies employed by the BJP to secure agreement. Observers now question how the BJP managed to settle the dispute and what concessions or tactical moves were made to appease all factions within the coalition.</p>

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Parliament: Ram Gopal Raises Sambhal Issue, Chairman Silences Him! Hear What Ram Gopal Said

<p>Sambhal, a district in Uttar Pradesh, has seen sporadic incidents of violence, often rooted in communal tensions, political disagreements, or law and order issues. Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Gopal Yadav raising the issue of violence in Sambhal during a parliamentary session. The chairperson of the session, intervened, silencing Yadav.</p> <p><strong>Ram Gopal Yadav</strong> recently raised the issue of the Sambhal violence in Parliament, criticizing the administration for its negligence in handling the situation, which resulted in the escalation of violence and the loss of several innocent lives. Yadav demanded that cases of murder be filed against the officials responsible, particularly the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police.&nbsp;</p>

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Joe Biden pardoned his son?

Hunter Biden faced up to 17 years in prison on federal tax charges

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In pictures: New musical The Devil Wears Prada hosts charity gala

The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces as the production celebrated its West End debut at London's Dominion Theatre.

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Verstappen wins in Qatar after Norris penalty

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris.

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