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'I did not sleep last night': Sehrawat on carrying India's flag at opening ceremony

Sehrawat was named India’s co-flag-bearer alongside double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after a late change. Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who was earlier named as a flag-bearer, was ruled out due to technical issues. The 2022 Asian Games gold-medal-winning captain said the honour made him so excited that he stayed awake through the night.

'I did not sleep last night': Sehrawat on carrying India's flag at opening ceremony

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Ed Sheeran continues US tour amid Palestinian controversy

Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert in New Jersey.

  • Ed Sheeran continues US tour amid controversy.
  • Macklemore removed from lineup for supporting Palestine.
  • Sheeran plans pro-Palestinian rally near concert.

Rebels, workers, radicals: The making of 'Red Berlin'

Bloody May, student sit-ins and the squatter movement: Berlin has a long history as a hotbed for working-class organizing and radical left-wing politics.

  • Berlin's rebellious spirit dates back to Tailors Revolution of 1830
  • General Workers Brotherhood founded during 1848 failed democratic attempt
  • Social Democratic Party formed in 1875, wins high votes before WWI

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