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Kamala Harris
personThe push to dump the nation’s first black vice president was posted just after President Joe Biden announced he would not run in the 2024 election. The NYT's push is also very risky for the Democrats’ disparate coalition.
Xander Schauffele
personXander Schauffele won The 152nd Open at Royal Troon on Sunday. The American claimed his second major of 2024 with a two-shot victory. Schaufele revealed he had been inspired by Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson's memorable duel at 2016 Open.
Max Verstappen
personOscar Piastri wins first Grand Prix of his F1 career. Lando Norris obeyed team orders and finished second. Lewis Hamilton reached his 200th career podium with third. Championship leader Max Verstappen finished fifth.
Kamala Harris
personKamala Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She was elected to the US Senate in 2016, replacing outgoing Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer. Several rising Democratic stars have been floated as Biden alternatives.
Oscar Piastri
personOscar Piastri won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren. The 23-year-old is the first Australian to win an F1 race since Daniel Ricciardo in 2007. Lewis Hamilton finished third for his record-extending 200th career podium.
BJP
organizationBJP's emphatic win in the state elections is not very good news for Beijing, a state-run Chinese news outlet wrote today. Global Times said a resurgent BJP very likely means "More difficulties in making compromises" with New Delhi in international spats.
Narendra Modi
personPM Narendra Modi will launch the country's first e-boats when he visits his constituency on Sunday. India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time.
Shane Lowry
personIrishman Shane Lowry cards a 2-under-par 69 to take the lead at Royal Troon. He has a two-shot edge over 18-hole leader Daniel Brown of England. Englishman Justin Rose is in third place at 3 under after 12 holes of his second round. Justin Thomas will tee off on three under par, one shot ahead of Alex Noren.
The Wall Street Journal
organizationEvan Gershkovich, 32, is the first U.S. journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War. The Wall Street Journal reporter is accused of spying on a tank factory in the Urals region. He faces 20 years in a prison colony if found guilty.
Tiger Woods
personTiger Woods will miss the cut at the Open by at least 10 shots. The 15-time major champion shot a six-over-par round of 77 on Friday. Woods missed cuts at the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open. Shane Lowry continued his eventful bid for a second Claret Jug.
Evan Gershkovich
personWall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich found guilty of espionage. First US journalist accused of spying since the Cold War. Sentenced to 16 years in a penal colony. His employer slammed the decision and called it a 'disgraceful, sham conviction'
Sky News
organizationSky News went off air and an ABC News presenter was unable to read from an autocue. Microsoft confirmed it was investigating an 'issue' with its 365 apps and operating systems.
Microsoft
organizationMicrosoft fell 2.7% in premarket trading after the cloud disruption. CrowdStrike Holdings slumped 19% after the Australian government said some outages in the country appeared to be linked to an issue at the company. Sky News went off-air and businesses including airlines and banks affected as Windows computers suffer the fallout.
Evan Gershkovich
personEvan Gershkovich is the first Western journalist to be charged with spying since the Soviet era. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for the second hearing in his trial. If he is convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Leny Yoro
personManchester United have completed the signing of Lille defender Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old defender has signed a five-year deal with the club. The France Under-21 center back cost a reported 62 million euros ($68 million) with 8 million euros in performance-related add-ons.
Ursula von der Leyen
personUrsula von der Leyen clung on as European Union Commission president. 720-strong European Parliament approved her for second five-year term. She received 401 votes in her favour but some 284 against and 15 abstentions.
Labour
organizationNew laws will 'fix the foundations of this nation for the long term' Rail services to be brought into public ownership and conversion therapy banned. New Crime Bill will introduce'stronger measures' to tackle low-level shoplifting. Labour has previously pledged to recruit 13,000 more PCSOs.
Leny Yoro
personManchester United are close to signing Lille defender Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old is set to fly to Manchester to finalise personal terms. Yoro is poised to become United's second signing of the summer.
Enzo Fernandez
personEnzo Fernandez filmed himself singing racist and transphobic chant after Argentina won the Copa America. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has filed a legal complaint against the Argentine Football Association and FIFA. Chelsea have confirmed they are investigating the incident.
Anne Hidalgo
personSwimming will occur along the stretch of the river that passes by the imposing-looking City Hall and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Summer Games will kick off July 26 with a lavish open-air ceremony.