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Ghana Parliament votes to end death penalty
In a significant move, Ghana’s Parliament made a historic decision to amend the country’s Criminal Offences Act, resulting in the replacement of the death penalty with life imprisonment. The amendment was introduced by Francis-Xavier Sosu, Minister of Parliament with strong support from various rights groups. Following the successful vote, a total of 170 inmates who were previously on death row will now have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. This decision marks a momentous step towards promoting a more humane and compassionate approach to criminal justice in the nation.
Read the original article here: https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/07/ghana-parliament-votes-to-end-death-penalty/
Mollie O’Callaghan smashes 14-year-old 200m freestyle record to win gold at worlds
In a stunning display of talent, 19-year-old Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan achieved an extraordinary milestone recently. She set a new world record in the women’s 200m freestyle event, clocking an impressive time of 1 minute and 52.85 seconds at the prestigious swimming world championships held in Fukuoka, Japan. O’Callaghan’s remarkable performance not only secured her a well-deserved victory but also placed her name in the annals of swimming history as she broke the previous world record for this event.
Read the original article here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/latest-videos/mollie-ocallaghan-smashes-14-year-old-200m-freestyle-record-to-win-gold-at-worlds/videoshow/102142978.cms
Malaysia seamer Syazrul Idrus becomes the first man to take seven-for in T20Is
In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, Malaysia’s seamer Syazrul Idrus made history by becoming the first cricketer to claim seven wickets (7/8) in a T20 International (T20I) match. He achieved this extraordinary feat during the opening game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Asia Regional Qualifier B tournament at Bayuemas Oval. Idrus’s bowling display was nothing short of spectacular, as all seven wickets he took were clean-bowled deliveries.
Read the original article here: https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/sports/news/malaysia-seamer-syazrul-idrus-becomes-the-first-man-to-take-seven-for-in-t20is-216760
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