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Jul 21, 2026
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Delhi Police said in a statement late on Monday that at least 178 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security officials.
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Leader of the Labour Party Andy Burnham takes a selfie on Gravesend Town Pier, as he makes his first official visit as leader on July 17, 2026 in Gravesend, England.
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