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Mohammed Deif
personIsraeli military confirms death of Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas' military wing. Announcement comes a day after apparent Israeli strike in Tehran kills Hamas' top political leader.
BBC News
organizationFormer BBC News anchor pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old was sent hundreds of images, including seven of the most serious type and one of a child aged between seven and nine. Edwards, who left the BBC in April, admitted having 37 images on his WhatsApp between December 2020 and April 2022.
Fuad Shukr
personHamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed at their residence in Tehran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the incident in a statement. Israel Defence Forces announced that they had eliminated Fuad Shukr.
BBC
organizationFormer BBC presenter Huw Edwards, 62, admitted three counts of making indecent images of children. Admitted to having 37 photographs on WhatsApp, including six category A images, 12 category B and 19 category C photographs. BBC has issued a statement saying: "The BBC is shocked to hear the details"
Alex Yee
personThe 26-year-old overturned a 15-second deficit to New Zealand's Hayden Wilde to cross the line in first place. Yee had been down in 23rd place during the cycling but fought his way into the leading pack. Team GB win gold in the women's quad sculls rowing final for the first time in team history.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix
personAndrea Spendolini-Sirieix won bronze in the women's synchronised 10m platform dive. Her father Fred Sirieix took to social media to toast their success. He said he was 'bursting with pride' and struggling to stop crying.
Huw Edwards
personHuw Edwards, 62, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. He kept seven category 'A' images of the very worse kind on his phone. The veteran news broadcaster had a total of 41 foul pictures. Edwards could face up to 10 years in prison, though the prosecution conceded that a suspended sentence may be appropriate.
Hamas
organizationHamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in the Iranian capital early Wednesday comes at a time when Hamas is under extreme pressure. The group's Shura council, the main consultative body, is now expected to meet soon to name a new successor.
Ismail Haniyeh
personU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Americans had not been aware of or involved in the attack on Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. The targeting, and timing of the overnight strike may have all but destroyed U.N. hopes for a cease-fire for now. Hamas claims he was killed in an Israeli "strike" on his residence.
Lauryn Goodman
personLauryn Goodman, 33, asked the court to order Kyle Walker to pay £14,750 a month. Goodman demanded maintenance payments worth the equivalent of a £350,000 salary. Demanded a £70,000 Mercedes and another £30,000 car for her nanny.
Roy Cooper
personCooper confirmed in a statement Monday night that he would not be a candidate to be Harris' vice president. Under the state constitution, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is the GOP's nominee to replace the term-limited Cooper, becomes acting governor.
Simone Biles
personGymnastics icon led USA to gold in the women's artistic team all-around. Among the crowd at Bercy Arena in Paris was tennis legend Serena Williams. Brave Biles reaffirms her status as 'The GOAT-est of GOATS' Team GB came agonisingly close to claiming a medal.
Hezbollah
organizationIsrael says it has struck Beirut, targeting the commander accused in deaths of 12 youth in Golan. Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the Saturday attack. The alleged target of the strike was Fuad Shukr, who is a senior advisor on military affairs to Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Donna Vekic
personCoco Gauff lost 7-6 (7), 6-2 to Donna Vekic in a third-round singles match in Paris on Tuesday. The match was played on Court Philippe Chatrier, the same court as the French Open. Gauff was involved in a dispute with the chair umpire during a second-set break. The American argued she was affected by an incorrect call.
Coco Gauff
personUS flag-bearer Coco Gauff crashes out of the Paris Olympics. Tearful Gauff has a heated row with the umpire as Rafael Nadal prepared to return to the baking courts. The 20-year-old complained of being “constantly cheated’
Sarabjot Singh
personSarabjot Singh won bronze medal with Manu Bhaker in 10m air pistol mixed team. Pair won tense bronze playoff 16-10 against South Korea’s Lee Won-ho and Oh Ye-jin. Singh entered the senior ranks as a 2019 Junior World Championship gold medalist.
Huw Edwards
personHuw Edwards, 62, charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. Accused of having six category A images, 12 category B pictures and 19 category C photographs on WhatsApp. Alleged offences allegedly took place between December 2020 and April 2022.
Rafael Nadal
personWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in the men's singles at the Olympics on Monday. The Serb led by a set and 4-0 before Nadal fought back. It is only the Spaniard’s fifth defeat in 118 singles matches at Roland Garros. Nadal revealed he will make a decision on his future at the end of the Olympics.
Rachel Reeves
personTreasury spending audit shows previous government overspent this year's budget by billions. Will remove winter fuel allowance from almost 7 million households. Asylum system costs were £6.4billion over budget this year, transport was £1.6billion over.
Laura Collett
personLaura Collett won two medals for Team GB in the equestrian events. The 34-year-old won their first gold of the Games alongside Rosalind Canter and Tom McEwen in the team eventing. Hours later Laura then won a bronze in the individual eventing competition. Tom Pidcock successfully defended his cross-country mountain biking title. Matt Richards took silver in the men’s 200m freestyle.