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Neeraj Chopra Bids Heartfelt Farewell To Coach Klaus Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments. The 75-year-old coach, who guided Chopra to a historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics, a silver at the Paris Games this year, and several other medals, had earlier expressed his inability to continue, as reported by PTI in October. "I write this without knowing where to begin. Coach, you are more than just a mentor to me. Everything you taught has helped me grow both as an athlete and person. You have gone out of your way to make sure I was mentally and physically prepared for every competition," Chopra wrote in X in an emotional tribute.

Israel ramps up offensive against Hezbollah in bid to gain ground in Lebanon

Despite US efforts to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli forces are continuing to expand their operations against the militant group with heavy airstrikes and increasing ground incursions into Lebanese territory.

'Best and worst' savings accounts before Bank of England interest rates decision

The Bank of England could announce a change to interest rates this week. The forecasts of experts suggest rates could be cut by 0.25 per cent, as is expected to happen in America this week as well, and as did happen at the last meeting of the European Central Bank - both of whose decisions offer indications of central bank thinking.