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Shinzo Abe (21 September 1954 – 8 July 2022) was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020. He was the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history, serving for almost nine years in total. Abe also served as Chief Cabinet Secretary from 2005 to 2006 under Junichiro Koizumi and was briefly the opposition leader in 2012.

Abe was assassinated on 8 July 2022 while delivering a campaign speech in Nara two days before the 10 July upper house elections. The suspect, who was immediately arrested by police, confessed to targeting the former prime minister because of Abe's reported ties with the Unification Church. This was the first assassination of a former Japanese prime minister since 1936. A polarizing figure in Japanese politics, Abe was described by his supporters as having worked to strengthen Japan's security and international stature, while his opponents described his nationalistic policies and negationist views on history as threatening Japanese pacifism and damaging relations with East Asian neighbors China and South Korea. Commentators have said that his legacy pushed Japan towards more proactive military spending, security, and economic policies.

Almost 30 years ago Ian Watkins, better known to many as H from Steps, was all set to become a painter.

At the age of 18 he was accepted at Cardiff School of Art and Design but decided to defer his place to "dip his toe" into the world of performance. As they say, the rest is history.

Steps' debut single, 5,6,7,8, was released in 1997, kicking off more than 25 years of hits including Tragedy, One for Sorrow and Last Thing On My Mind.

"I packed up my artistic dreams in a box and put it on the top shelf," said Ian.

"I always knew I would open it up one day. And now's that time."

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Downton Abbey actor Nigel Harman is set to star on Strictly when it returns later this year – after bosses thought he would win over the show's middle-aged female viewers.

Mr Harman, who played valet Mr Green in the ITV period drama and was involved in a controversial storyline, has signed up to the dance show following his return to the BBC on its popular medical programme Casualty.

Chiefs at the network are 'excited' at his agreement to take part because he has been viewed as a heart-throb by television viewers since he appeared on EastEnders 20 years ago in the role of Dennis Rickman.

A source close to the show told The Mail on Sunday: 'Nigel is the perfect middle-aged hunk. He is handsome but also charming.

'He's the kind of guy that those watching at home will fall in love with and you always need one of those. He is among the first to confirm and he turns 50 this summer so it is a challenge of his own, too. The line-up is going to be a great mix.'

2011 – South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan.

Despite its short lifespan and limited third-party support, reviewers have celebrated the Dreamcast as one of the greatest consoles. It is considered ahead of its time for pioneering concepts such as online play and downloadable content. Many Dreamcast games are regarded as innovative, including Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi (1999), Shenmue (1999), Jet Set Radio (2000), Phantasy Star Online (2000), and high-quality ports from Sega's NAOMI arcade system board.

Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'

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Max Verstappen cruised to victory in the British Grand Prix for his sixth win in a row and a record-equalling 11th consecutive triumph for Red Bull.

McLaren's Lando Norris fought off an attack from Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes after a late safety car to finish second to give the 160,000 fans a double home podium to cheer.

Verstappen's eighth win in 10 races this year brought Red Bull level with the record McLaren established in their historic 1988 season with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.

Oscar Piastri made it a great day for McLaren with fourth ahead of George Russell's Mercedes.

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The Ashes 2023: Headingley nail-biter ensures England-Australia series rolls on

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David de Gea: Where does ex-Manchester United keeper rank among Premier League's best?

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A Coronation Street legend has quit the soap after 23 years.

Chris Gascoyne, 55, who plays Peter Barlow, is stepping down from his acting role with the soap later this year.

His departure is tie into a huge and dramatic storyline following his choice to quit the soap, with no plans to return to the cobbles.

A source told the MailOnline: 'He's taking an extended break as he has done before with no set date for return as yet.

'He will be on screen until the end of the year, with the door will be very much left open.'

Chris first joined the soap in 2000, making a debut during the 40th anniversary live episode.

He later quit in 2003 and made a swift return in 2007, before quitting again in 2014.

The actor joined the soap again in 2016 and has continued to play Peter ever since, in storylines such as alcohol addiction and custody battles.

His onscreen dad, Ken Barlow, has seen seven actor's play the role of his son, with Chris possibly being the last in his dramatic departure.

John Heannau played him from 1965–1970, before Chris Dormer took over for a year, before Mark Duncan took over a year later in 1971.

Ken Barlow actor William Roache’s real-life son Linus Roache then joined the soap as Peter in 1973 for two years, before Joseph McKenner made his debut in 1977 for a year.

Recent storylines, saw Peter concerned that Carla, onscreen wife, could relapse in her mental health struggles, unaware that she had been secretly getting spiked.

The serial killer in the soap Stephen Reid who has been spiking Carla appears to be getting closer and close to getting caught.

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Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has joined Italian side AC Monza on a permanent deal.

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Fifa has lifted its suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and has set up a temporary committee to operate the organisation for a year.

The decision of world football's governing body means that Zimbabwe will be in Wednesday's draw for the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

"I want to assure Zimbabwe that you have the complete support of Fifa and of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) in ensuring that Zimbabwean football reaches the heights we've all desired," Solomon Mudege, Fifa's head of development in Africa, said at a news conference in Harare on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe was barred by Fifa in February 2022 after the country's government-appointed Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended Zifa.

Fifa outlaws third-party interference in the running of a football association.

As result, Zimbabwe were excluded from the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2024 Women's Afcon, among other competitions, and Zifa had its Fifa funding frozen.

The reasons for the SRC's intervention included alleged sexual harassment of female referees by Zifa technical staff as well as allegations of fraud within Zimbabwean football's governing body.

In September 2022, Fifa suspended former Zifa official Obert Zhoya for five years after adjudging him to have sexually harassed three female referees.

The newly-formed normalisation committee has been mandated to complete its duties by 30 June 2024. It will restructure Zifa, review its statutes and organise elections for a new board.

The committee will also ensure a proper financial handover to the new Zifa board and has been asked to establish a collaboration agreement between the SRC and Zifa to address issues of sexual harassment.

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