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Dozens of civilians dead as power struggle rocks Sudan More than 50 people have been reported dead in Sudan as a result of clashes between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group.  The fighting erupted over a disagreement regarding the proposed transition to civilian rule. Both the army and the RSF claimed to have control of the airport and other key sites in the capital city of Khartoum, where heavy gunfire was reported. Witnesses also reported violence in other cities, including Port Sudan. Panic and fear were reported by residents, who spoke of bullets being fired at…

Former Indian politician shot dead on live TV Atiq Ahmed, a former Indian politician convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead alongside his brother while under police escort and speaking to reporters in Prayagraj, India.  Three men posing as journalists quickly surrendered after the shooting. Video footage showed Ahmed and his brother in handcuffs speaking to journalists seconds before being shot. The three suspected assailants arrived on motorcycles, and a policeman and journalist were also injured. Ahmed had been convicted of dozens of crimes over the past two decades, including kidnapping, murder, and extortion. A local court sentenced him and two…

Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were swiftly left speechless after Iris divulged some rather private details about their time together – in the bedroom.

Germany will switch off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.

In our weekly programme we follow the outcome of the French president’s official visit to China.

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez injury does not ‘look good’ Lisandro Martinez’s injury during the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla “does not look that great,” according to Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.  United was reduced to ten men when the defender was helped off the pitch after sustaining an injury, and the home team conceded a 92nd-minute equaliser, resulting in a draw.  Martinez’s injury is likely to keep him out of the return leg next Thursday. Ten Hag said it was not an Achilles tendon injury, and there was no opponent involved. Martinez was visibly upset when he left the…

Talking Europe interviews Irene Tinagli, who chairs the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, and is a prominent member of Italy’s Democratic Party (PD). She calls for the completion of the EU’s Banking Union to protect people’s deposits, and for an EU budget that is up to the challenges the bloc faces today. We also touch on the post-Covid national Recovery and Resilience Plans, especially Italy’s plan, and on the Italian government’s decision to declare a state of emergency as a significant influx of migrants arrives on Italian shores.

Sadio Mane alleged punch on Leroy Sane a ‘heavy incident’ – Thomas Tuchel Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has stated that the club will not condone the “heavy incident” that allegedly occurred after their 3-0 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. Reports claim that Bayern forward, Sadio Mane, punched his teammate, Leroy Sane, in the face, leading to the Senegal international’s suspension from the squad ahead of their Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim. Boss Tuchel said the incident had been “cleared” and that Mane would receive a fine and be suspended, but he will continue to train alongside the…

Novak Djokovic booed and smashes racket in shock exit at Monte-Carlo Masters Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise defeat to Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, ending his 32-match win streak against players ranked outside the top 20.  The world number one and top seed claimed the first set but eventually lost 4-6 7-5 6-4 to the Italian, who is ranked 21st in the world. Djokovic was jeered by some spectators in MonteCarlo for arguing a ball mark with the chair umpire, and he received a racket abuse warning in front of a largely Italian crowd. He then…

One Direction aren’t reuniting for James Corden’s final Late Late Show One Direction fans were excited by rumours that the band would reunite to mark James Corden’s final Late Late Show. The reports claimed that Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik would perform together on the show.  However, the Late Late Show confirmed on Twitter that the rumours were false. The show will celebrate eight years on air with a two-hour finale on April 27, and fans were promised they won’t be left disappointed.  The One Direction members have all appeared on the show as…