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Cristian Javier
personHouston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. It was the second time in World Series history that it's ever been done, as New York Yankees legend Don Larsen threw a perfect game in 1956. Javier has been stellar for the Astros all year, owning a 2.54 ERA in 30 games.
Imran Khan
personImran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday when his anti-government long march came under attack. Several in his convoy were wounded in the attack in Wazirabad, nearly 200km from Islamabad. The 70-year-old was leading a protest march to Islamabad to demand a snap election.
Ben Chilwell
personChelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ben Chilwell limped off in the 93rd minute with a hamstring injury. Left-back now looks set to miss the World Cup for England. England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Nov 21.
The Bank of England
organizationBank of England said today gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink for every quarter for two years. Base rate will rise to three percent from 2.25 percent, its highest for 14 years. Sterling drops by 1.9 percent, to just $1.116, its lowest level for two weeks.
Kyrie Irving
personBrooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving stops short of apology for publicizing anti-Semitic film. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver slammed him for showing a lack of remorse. Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai said Friday he is 'disappointed' that Irving appears to support a film 'based on a book full of antisemitic disinformation'
Real Sociedad
organizationManchester United beat Real Sociedad 1-0 to top Group E. Erik ten Hag's side will now face a Europa League play-off. Barcelona, Juventus and Ten Hag’s former club Ajax could be possible opponents. United could also face Bayer Leverkusen, Red Bull Salzburg, Sevilla, Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP.
Champions League
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Marseille 1-0 in the Champions League last 16. Harry Kane set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's winner in injury time. Ben Chilwell suffered a hamstring injury in the second half. Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 in their final Champions League group game. Real Madrid beat Celtic 5-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Nikolas Cruz
personNikolas Cruz was formally sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17 students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cruz showed no emotion as he was sentenced to 17 consecutive life terms. Judge Elizabeth Scherer had no other choice; the jury voted 9 to 3 to sentence him to death.
Phillies
organizationBryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins all homered for the Phillies. Ranger Suarez gave up just three hits over five shutout innings. The Phillies are within two victories of winning their first World Series in 14 years.
Shah Rukh Khan
personAccording to Forbes Rich List 2021, the total net worth of the 'Badshaah of Bollywood' is a whopping 690 million dollars. The actor is hailed as the Badshah of the Hindi film industry.
Benjamin Netanyahu
personFormer Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu appears headed toward victory in national elections. Early results also showed that Netanyahu had overcome his detractors, who claimed he was not fit to rule. Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history, and is currently charged with multiple counts of corruption.
Matt Hancock
personWest Suffolk MP suspended from the parliamentary Conservative Party. He flew more than 10,000 miles to join the ITV show, which starts on Sunday. MP was forced to quit as health secretary in June 2021 after breaking coronavirus social distancing rules by having an affair in his ministerial office.
Matt Hancock
personWest Suffolk MP forced to resign ministerial job after his affair with a colleague was exposed. Loose Women star Denise Welch branded his appearance on the show "disgusting" West Suffolk MP has had Conservative whip suspended following decision to go on show.
Steve Nash
personSteve Nash has been fired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time MVP mutually agreed with the franchise to leave his post amid a 2-5 record. Assistant coach Jacque Vaughn will replace Nash while the Nets look for a permanent replacement.
Takeoff
personThe rapper was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Houston. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene, while Quavo was unharmed. Police say 40 to 50 guests had been at a private party when someone started shooting.
Chase Claypool
personChase Claypool is the second-leading receiver on the Chicago Bears. The Bears acquired Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2023 second-round pick. Chicago made the surprise move after recently trading two defensive stars.
Migos
organizationThe 28-year-old was fatally shot at a bowling alley in the city of Houston. The rapper's uncle and fellow Migos member Quavo was also at the bowling alley. Police say 40 to 50 guests had been at a private party when someone started shooting. Houston police have not confirmed the identity of the person pronounced dead.
Penguin Random House
organizationUS judge blocks Penguin Random House from merging with Simon & Schuster. The $2.2 billion deal would have combined two of the "big five" publishing houses in the US. Judge Florence Pan sided with the US Justice Department.
Jos Buttler
personEngland defeated New Zealand by 20 runs in their Super 12 contest. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler both scored half-centuries for England. England will qualify for the semi-finals if they beat Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Pfizer
organizationPfizer says it has enough promising data on its respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccine. RSV kills about 100,000 children a year, mostly in poor countries. The vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women who then make antibodies that cross the placenta.