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Ceasefire extended in Sudan but fighting continues Rival factions of Sudan’s military have agreed to a renewal of a three-day ceasefire, which was due to expire at midnight local time (22:00 GMT) on Thursday. The extension, for another 72 hours, follows diplomatic efforts by neighbouring countries, the US, UK, and UN. The ceasefire has allowed thousands of people to flee to safety, while dozens of countries have attempted to evacuate their citizens. However, heavy fighting continues to be reported in the capital, Khartoum, as well as in the western Darfur region and other provinces. At least 512 people have been…

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US talk show host Jerry Springer dies aged 79 Jerry Springer, the infamous American TV presenter known for his chaotic talk shows, has died at the age of 79. The Jerry Springer Show, which ran for almost 30 years from 1991, was notorious for its confrontational and controversial content, including fights, swearing, and infidelity revelations.  Springer died peacefully at his home in Chicago, according to his publicists. He was born in the London Underground station of Highgate during World War Two to Jewish refugees who were sheltering from a German bombing raid.  Springer studied political science and law at university…

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India Supreme Court to hear plea against wrestling chief The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition by top wrestlers demanding a case be filed against Brij Bhushan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, over allegations of sexual abuse by several female athletes. Mr Singh, who is also a lawmaker from the governing Bharatiya Janata Party, has denied the allegations. The wrestlers had called off protests in January after the government promised to investigate, but relaunched the agitation last week demanding immediate action. They also claimed Delhi Police failed to register a case against Singh despite…

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Twelve dead as Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine Russian air strikes have killed at least 12 people in cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv. Ten people died in Uman, while a woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed in Dnipro. Explosions were also reported in Kremenchuk and Poltava. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for further international action against Russia and urged for global sanctions to be enhanced. The head of the Kyiv city military administration stated that it was the first Russian missile attack on the capital in 51 days. Ukraine’s air defence system managed to shoot down…

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James Corden signs off final Late Late Show with message for America James Corden has bid farewell to his US late-night talk show after eight years, with a final episode featuring guests including Harry Styles, Will Ferrell and President Joe Biden. Ferrell and Styles smashed up the Late Late Show host’s desk, while Biden sent a video message joking he was “surprised you lasted eight years in any job”.  In his own message, Corden urged US viewers not to give in to people who are “trying to stoke differences” in the country. “Just because somebody disagrees with you it doesn’t…

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