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Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) in Wimbledon semi-final. Second seed will play Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's final. World No 2 will face Stan Wawrinka in the final on Sunday.
Philip Lowe
personBullock will become the first female governor in the 63-year history of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Her appointment was announced on Friday morning after a Cabinet discussion. Governor Philip Lowe will not be reappointed for a second term.
SAG-AFTRA
organizationThe Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to walk off the job at midnight Thursday. Universal Pictures has canceled the red carpet at the U.S. premiere of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer"
The Screen Actors Guild
organizationScreen Actors Guild (Sag-Aftra) declared a strike on Thursday. Union represents around 160,000 actors across film, television and radio. 11,500 members of Writers Guild of America (WGA) also remain on strike.
Michele Bullock
personMichele Bullock has been named as the new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. She will replace outgoing chief Philip Lowe when his term ends on September 17. The high-profile position carries a salary of A$1 million ($688,300)
Jannik Sinner
personNovak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in Wimbledon semi-final. World No 2 will face Stan Wawrinka in the final on Sunday. Serbian will play either Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final.
Narendra Modi
personPM Narendra Modi was at the Bastille Day Parade 2023 when Chandrayaan 3 was launched. He was granted the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award, on Thursday. He will join French President Emmanuel Macron for the French National Day celebrations on Friday as the Guest of Honour.
ISRO
organizationThe much-awaited Chandrayaan 3, Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission, was successfully launched on Friday. The LVM3-M4 rocket, named ‘Fat Boy’ by ISRO scientists, gracefully lifted off from the second launch pad at a scheduled time of 2.35 pm. The European Space Agency (ESA) said, "Congratulations to ISRO for a great launch!"
Shah Rukh Khan
personShah Rukh Khan hosted an Ask Me Anything session for his fans on Twitter. Shah Rukh was flooded with various questions about the plot, the memes and his bald look.
Bob Iger
personIger rejoined Disney as CEO in November, taking over control of the company from Bob Chapek. Disney’s board gave Iger their full support, voting unanimously to extend his contract.
Ravichandran Ashwin
personRavichandran Ashwin takes 5-60 as India bowl West Indies out for 150. Ashwin becomes third Indian after Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh to claim 700 international wickets across formats. India reach 80 without loss, trailing by only 70 runs.
Lina Khan
personFTC has been embroiled in several legal cases against technology companies. Khan has tried, not always successfully, to toughen government regulation of those companies.
Celsius Network
organizationThe SEC is suing bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network and the firm's former CEO Alex Mashinsky. Celsius raised billions of dollars through the sale of unregistered crypto asset securities. Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2022 after customers rushed to withdraw deposits.
Robert Bowers
personRobert Bowers, 50, was found guilty last month of 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death. Bowers killed 11 worshippers in the Pittsburgh attack, ranging in age from 54 to 97.
Ons Jabeur
personTunisia's Ons Jabeur reaches second successive Wimbledon final. The sixth seed beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-3. Jabeu was runner-up last year and is aiming to win her first grand slam title.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy says he would rather retire than compete on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Four-time major winner has been a vocal opponent of the breakaway golf tour. LIV’s controversial merging with the PGA and the DWP is being further scrutinised.
Narendra Modi
personNearly nine out of 10 Indians are happy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a new poll. Modi’s high ratings are unusual for a global leader three years into a five-year term. PM Modi has become the first Indian PM to receive this prestigious recognition.
Bob Iger
personLeaders of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists vote to strike. First time two major Hollywood unions have been on strike at the same time since 1960. Disney chief Bob Iger warns an actors strike would have a “very damaging effect on the whole industry’
Alex Mashinsky
personU.S. authorities arrested Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network. Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2022 after customers rushed to withdraw deposits. If convicted, Mashinsky and a co-defendant face decades in prison.
Aryna Sabalenka
personTunisian sixth seed Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3. The victory sets up a final with Czech Marketa Vondrousova. The former French Open finalist ended the hopes of Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.