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Actor Qasim Akhtar won damages over false allegations reported by The Sun newspaper.

Qasim Akhtar, known for his role in Coronation Street, successfully received substantial libel damages following false allegations published by The Sun linking him to Islamic extremism. This news has driven searches aimed at understanding the context, the nature of the false claims, and the legal actions that led to The Sun issuing a public apology and paying damages to Akhtar for the distress caused.