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Scott McTominay
personScott McTominay scored twice as Scotland beat Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park. Steve Clarke's side are unbeaten after two games in qualifying for Euro 2024. Scotland are now three points clear at the top of Group A.
The Covenant School
organizationThree children and three staff members at The Covenant School in Nashville were killed in the attack. The children were identified as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney. The staff members were Cynthia Peak, 61, Katherine Koonce, 60, and Mike Hill, 61. Police believe the shooter may have harbored "resentment" toward the school.
Humza Yousaf
personHumza Yousaf, 37, will be the youngest first minister of Scotland and the first Muslim to run the nation. His nearest rival for the position, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, received 31 votes. He succeeds Nicola Sturgeon, who formally tendered her resignation to the King on Tuesday morning.
Adnan Syed
personAdnan Syed was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Hae Min Lee in 2000. He was sentenced to life in prison, though he always maintained his innocence. Syed's case was featured on the podcast 'Serial'
Audrey Hale
personAudrey Hale, a 28-year-old transgender man who used he/him pronouns, sent a series of direct messages to friend Averianna Patton via Instagram on Monday morning. In the harrowing messages sent at 9.57am, Hale revealed plans to die by suicide telling Ms Patton ‘this is my last goodbye’ Police fatally shot Audrey Hale about 15 minutes after receiving an active shooter call.
FTX
organizationFormer FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried has been charged with bribery. Department of Justice claims he directed a bribe of at least $40 million. Bribe was an attempt to coerce Chinese officials into unfreezing accounts.
Atiq Ahmed
personPrayagraj's MP MLA court has sentenced Atiq Ahmed to life imprisonment. Umesh Pal's mother Shanti Devi pleaded with Chief Minister Yogi and said Atiq should be hanged. In the last 39 years, Ahmed has been booked for murder, possession of illegal arms, cheating, and various other various crimes.
Alexei Moskalyov
personAlexei Moskalyov, 54, was indicted for a series of social media posts about Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine. Court officials said he had fled house arrest. His troubles started last spring after his 13-year-old daughter, Maria, drew an antiwar picture.
Yoav Gallant
personIsrael's consul general in New York, Asaf Zamir, announced his resignation on Twitter. Tens of thousands of protesters, many waving blue and white Israeli flags, took to the streets.
Netanyahu
personProtests centred on Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for a major overhaul of the legal system. Since Mr Netanyahu returned to power in January, Israelis have staged weekly demonstrations. Critics of the reforms say they will transform Israel into a dictatorship.
The Baltimore Ravens
organizationThe Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Nelson Agholor to a one-year deal on Friday. The move wasn't very well received by fans, as the reported contract details came out as a one year, $3.25 million deal. On Saturday, more key details on the contract with Baltimore were reported, including that there was a $2.085 million signing bonus.
Benjamin Netanyahu
personIsrael is in the throes of a grave political crisis that has ballooned in recent days. Protesters have taken to the streets to oppose the government’s plan to overhaul judicial rules. The plan would weaken Israel's Supreme Court and give the Knesset more say over appointing justices.
The Covenant School
organizationThe shooting took place on Monday at The Covenant School in Nashville. Gunman shot three kids and two staff members dead before being shot by police. Incident marked America's 129th mass shooting of 2023.
Twitter asked GitHub, an internet hosting service for software development, to take down the code. The platform complied and said the content had been disabled. Sources within the company privy to the internal investigation say it's the work of a disgruntled employee.
Greens
organizationThe Greens have agreed to deliver their crucial support for the signature climate policy of the Albanese government. Greens leader Adam Bandt announced he had struck a deal with the government to pass the legislation. The policy will require the country's top 215 carbon dioxide emitters to cut pollution by five per cent per year through to 2030.
Humza Yousaf
personHumza Yousaf, 37, was announced the Scottish National Party’s sixth leader. Beat Kate Forbes by a slim margin of 52% to 48% of the final round. Sturgeon stood down after failing secure a second independence referendum.
Antonio Conte
personAntonio Conte left his role as Tottenham manager on Sunday evening. The Italian's assistant, Cristian Stellini, has been appointed acting head coach. Chairman Daniel Levy decided against a complete overhaul of his staff.
CFTC
organizationUS regulators accuse Binance of violating "numerous" US financial laws. Firm also accused of failing to follow "know your customer" rules. Prices of Bitcoin and BNB dropped after the lawsuit was announced.
SNP
organizationHumza Yousaf, 37, is the first Muslim to lead a major UK party. Beat Kate Forbes by a slim margin of 52% to 48% of the final round. Next step will be for him to be formally nominated to be First Minister.
Lamar Jackson
personThe New York Jets confirmed their strong commitment to trading for Aaron Rodgers. Mike McGlinchey, a highly-touted free agent tackle, "didn't really field another offer" because of the Denver Broncos' pitch.