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Silence, boos, and empty seats: An unfortunate backdrop to Australia’s World Cup win


November 20, 2023

Australia clinched their sixth men’s ODI World Cup 2023 title on Sunday, triumphing over India in front of a roaring sea of 92,453 blue-clad fans in Ahmedabad. While the host team grappled with the disappointment of not securing a victory, the lack of sportsmanship exhibited by spectators inside the stadium and by certain politicians left social media users disheartened. This incident was …

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Silence, applause and flowers for UK hero Captain Tom


February 4, 2021

LONDON: A minute’s silence was held in parliament on Wednesday for Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old British war veteran who became a national hero for his extraordinary fundraising efforts during the pandemic. MPs in the House of Commons bowed their heads in tribute before Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s weekly question and answer session. Johnson called for the country to …

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