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Evan Gershkovich
personEvan Gershkovich, 32, is the first Western journalist arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia. Prosecutors say he gathered secret information about a company that manufactures tanks for Russia's war in Ukraine. U.S. has accused Russia of conducting "hostage diplomacy" at work.
Craig Williams
personCraig Williams and Laura Saunders are under investigation by the Gambling Commission. They are alleged to have used insider information to bet on the timing of the poll. Comes after Rishi Sunak suspended two Tory candidates caught up in scandal.
The Florida Panthers
organizationThe Florida Panthers have captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1, in a thrilling Game 7 on Monday night.
WikiLeaks
organizationWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has left Belmarsh Prison. Australian PM Anthony Albanese welcomed the news. He said he wanted Assange brought back home as soon as possible.
Julian Assange
personWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 52, has struck a plea deal with the United States. He will plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge in a federal court in the Western Pacific. The guilty plea will resolve Assange's outstanding legal matters with the U.S. Justice Department prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of 62 months. If approved by a federal judge, Assange would receive a 62-month sentence.
Julian Assange
personJulian Assange is expected to plead guilty to disseminating state secrets as part of a plea deal with US authorities. The charges relate to WikiLeaks’ publication of thousands of leaked military and diplomatic documents. Assange has spent the last five years in a British high-security prison.
Barnabas Varga
personHungary beat Scotland 1-0 in their Euro 2024 Group A clash in Stuttgart. Kevin Csoboth scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner to eliminate Scotland. Barnabas Varga was accidentally hit in the face by Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn's arm. Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai has accused UEFA's medical teams of being too slow to come to the aid of his stricken team-mate.
Max Verstappen
personRed Bull's Max Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix to increase his lead in the Formula 1 drivers championship. The Dutchman started from second on the grid behind pole-sitter Lando Norris. Norris was second, followed by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in third.
Nick Mason
personChief data officer of Britain's Conservative Party takes leave of absence. Nick Mason is the fourth official to be investigated by the U.K. Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the timing of the election. Reports allege that dozens of bets had been placed with potential winnings worth thousands of pounds.
Pat Cummins
personPat Cummins takes hat-trick in Australia's 28-run win over Bangladesh. Only the second Australian to claim a hat-Trick at a T20 World Cup. Australia top Group 1 ahead of India and Afghanistan in Super Eight.
Gareth Southgate
personEngland drew 1-1 with Denmark in their Euro 2024 Group C opener. Captain Harry Kane scored, but was substituted on the hour mark. Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Trent Alexander-Arnold were all taken off.
Laura Saunders
personSecond Tory candidate faces Gambling Commission investigation into election bets. Laura Saunders now faces claims along with husband Tony Lee, who quit as campaign chief, and Craig Williams. A Metropolitan Police officer has also been removed from operational duties as part of the growing scandal.
Jay Slater
personJay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went to Tenerife with friends. He left the New Rave Generation music festival on Sunday, June 16. Jay was scheduled to fly back to the UK this morning, June 20, but never made the flight. Search involving helicopter, mountain rescue dogs and drones has so far discovered nothing.
Gordon Black
personStaff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, flew to Vladivostok to see his girlfriend. He was arrested after she accused him of stealing from her. Black pleaded guilty to theft charges, but denied assault and death threats.
Vladimir Putin
personPutin hails Vietnam for backing ‘a pragmatic way to solve the crisis’ in Ukraine. Vietnam officially pursues a neutral foreign policy in its relations with major world powers. Deal could mark the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War.
Justin Timberlake
personJustin Timberlake, 43, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He was charged with drunk driving, running a stop sign and illegal lane changing. Judge banned him from driving in New York State for the next twelve months. Ricky Gervais trolled the singer on Twitter.
Jay Slater
personJay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went to Tenerife with friends. Left New Rave Generation music festival with 'two English lads he met at a party' Went back to accomodation for 'few beers' before setting out on 11-hour walk. Called pal to say he was lost and needed water as his phone battery died. His phone location showed he was in a mountainous area of a national park. Civil Guard says 'everything possible is being done' to find Jay.
Vladimir Putin
personRussian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday. Putin was met at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Visit will include one-on-one discussions between the two leaders.
NBA
organizationBoston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to win NBA title. Jayson Tatum scored 31 points for Celtics. Jaylen Brown named NBA Finals MVP. Coach Joe Mazzulla's record is 148-54.
Boeing
organizationThe hearing is the first by a high-ranking Boeing official since a panel blew out of a 737 Max in January. Calhoun apologized for the "grief that we have caused"