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Suspect denies involvement in Ian Watkins’ murder case
Rashid Gedel, a 25-year-old inmate, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of a 48-year-old individual that occurred at HMP Wakefield, a maximum security prison, in the previous year.
A prisoner has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the alleged murder of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, who was serving time behind bars.

At a hearing held at Leeds Crown Court, 25-year-old Rashid Gedel, also known as Rico Gedel, denied any involvement in the death of 48-year-old Watkins, which occurred on October 11 at HMP Wakefield, a maximum-security facility.
Gedel, along with 43-year-old co-defendant Samuel Dodsworth, faces a charge of murdering Watkins, who had been sentenced to 29 years in prison for committing child sex crimes.
A trial date has been set for May, at which time both Gedel and Dodsworth, who previously pleaded not guilty, will stand trial.
In addition to the murder charge, both defendants have also pleaded not guilty to a separate charge of possessing an improvised knife while incarcerated at the prison.
Watkins, originally from Pontypridd, Wales, had achieved significant success in the early 2000s as the lead singer of Lostprophets, with the band scoring 11 top 40 hits in the UK and releasing a number one album.
However, in December 2013, Watkins' career was halted when he was sentenced to prison for a series of child sex offences, including an attempted rape of an infant.
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Rodri faces disciplinary action for remarks about referee
The Football Association has brought a misconduct charge against Manchester City’s Rodri, stemming from remarks he made regarding referees after his team’s 2-2 tie with Tottenham earlier in the month.
The Football Association has taken action against Manchester City's Rodri, issuing a misconduct charge in response to his post-match remarks about referees after the team's 2-2 tie with Tottenham.
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US inflation slows as used vehicle prices decline
According to the most recent official data, prices increased by 2.4% over the 12 months ending in January, marking the smallest gain since May.
The US experienced a slowdown in inflation last month, driven by decreases in energy and used car prices.

According to the Labor Department, the consumer price index increased by 2.4% over the past 12 months, ending in January, marking a decline from the previous month's 2.7% and the slowest rate since May.
This development may support the argument made by US President Donald Trump and others that the central bank has the flexibility to lower interest rates without triggering a surge in prices.
However, analysts caution that progress toward the Federal Reserve's inflation target of 2% may be hindered in the coming months if companies begin to pass on tariff costs to consumers more extensively.
Neil Birrell, chief investment officer at Premier Miton Investors, noted that the impact of tariffs remains uncertain and pointed out other data anomalies that could have influenced the January figures.
Birrell stated that the January report is likely to pave the way for a potential rate cut in the near future.
He added that the US economy appears to be performing well, with strong growth, stable inflation, a robust job market, and a Federal Reserve that has the ability to adjust its policies as needed.
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England Urged to Show Confidence Amid Rising Pressure
England opener Phil Salt has urged his team to adopt a confident approach in their pivotal T20 World Cup match against Scotland, scheduled to take place on Saturday.
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England's Phil Salt achieved 24 runs in an over against the West Indies.
England opener Phil Salt has urged his team to adopt a more aggressive approach in their upcoming T20 World Cup match against Scotland, scheduled for Saturday.
Following a narrow win over Nepal and a subsequent defeat at the hands of the West Indies on Wednesday, England must now secure a victory against Scotland to maintain control over their progression to the Super 8s.
According to Captain Harry Brook, England's batting approach against the West Indies was overly cautious, a sentiment echoed in post-match discussions within the team.
Phil Salt emphasized the importance of taking the initiative, stating, "When we play to our strengths and take the opposition by surprise, that's when we're at our most effective," in an interview with BBC Sport.
Salt added, "When we perform at our best, we're unbeatable."
He noted, "Our goal now is to reach that level of performance more consistently, particularly after the last two games."
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Despite their recent Ashes defeat, England can still advance in the tournament even if they lose to Scotland, although this would require a specific combination of results to go in their favor.
Scotland faces a similar situation, with a win likely necessary to keep their hopes of progression alive.
England has chosen to field an unchanged team, with Tom Banton retaining his spot over Ben Duckett.
Both Banton and Captain Harry Brook were dismissed after hitting tame catches off West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie during their match on Wednesday.
This loss occurred as England, who had won 10 of their previous 11 T20 matches, lost six wickets in a row to spin bowling during the middle overs.
Phil Salt commented, "I can only speak for myself, but sometimes a more cautious approach can become a habit," after his team's loss, during which he scored 30 runs from 14 balls before the team's collapse.
Salt reflected on the differences between bilateral series and tournament play, stating, "The key takeaway from that game was that we possibly batted too conservatively."
The upcoming match between England and Scotland will take place in Kolkata, coinciding with the Calcutta Cup match between the two nations in the Six Nations rugby union tournament.
The Calcutta Cup originated in the city, where British expatriates formed a rugby club and created the trophy by melting down silver rupees.
Scotland bowler Brad Wheal noted, "It's a significant day for both countries, and we're looking forward to making our nation proud."
Wheal emphasized, "Our focus is on performing well and securing a win."
He added, "This is a big opportunity for both teams to achieve a significant victory and move forward."
Having played their previous two World Cup matches in Kolkata, Scotland may have an advantage due to their familiarity with the conditions, having suffered a loss to the West Indies and achieved a convincing win over Italy.
In their previous encounter at the T20 World Cup in Barbados, Scotland reached 90-0 in 10 overs before the match was interrupted by rain.
England traveled to Kolkata from Mumbai on Thursday and held a training session on Friday evening, with many of their players having prior experience at Eden Gardens from the Indian Premier League and international matches.
Phil Salt, an IPL winner with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, has scored five half-centuries in nine T20 innings at this ground.
Salt described the pitch, saying, "It tends to be slightly slower and has a tennis ball-like bounce."
He noted, "In my experience, it's been a new ball wicket, and the power play is crucial – if you can win that, you're in a strong position."
Salt emphasized the importance of performing well during the power play to gain an advantage.
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Leask and Munsey were key players in Scotland's victory over Italy, a team making their debut in the tournament.
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