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Taylor Swift
personThe 32-year-old singer released the music video for her new single, Anti-Hero, after releasing her tenth studio album Midnights just hours before. The album includes 13 songs, all of which are 'new work' from the singer, as well as three bonus tracks on varying platforms and editions of the album. Swift's new album is the most-streamed in a single day in Spotify history.
Boris Johnson
personDefence Secretary backs Boris Johnson to succeed Liz Truss as PM. Comes as Tories have begun to declare their allegiances in leadership contest.
Christian McCaffrey
personThe Panthers will receive picks in the second, third and fourth rounds of the 2023 draft, as well as a fifth-rounder in 2024. The 49ers received four draft picks, including 2023 second- and third-round selections. McCaffrey led the NFL with 2,392 yards from scrimmage and 19 total touchdowns in 2019.
Rishi Sunak
personThe 42-year-old is holding a 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting aggregator. Penny Mordaunt is third placed in what is emerging as a three-way contest. Trio look best-placed to hit high threshold of 100 nominations from politicians required to feature on the Tory leadership ballot.
Imran Khan
personImran Khan found guilty of selling state gifts worth over $1 million and concealing assets. Tribunal's findings bar him from holding public office again. A lawyer for Mr Khan says "we will challenge it [the ruling]"
US officials are allegedly growing uncomfortable with Musk's $44 billion venture with a group of foreign investors to purchase the social media platform. There's also concerns of Musk's recent threat to pull his Starlink satellite service from Ukraine amid tweets suggesting the country give up part of its territory to Russian invaders.
Steve Bannon
personBannon sentenced to four months in prison plus a $6,500 fine on contempt of Congress charges. Accusations stem from Bannon’s refusal to provide documents or testify before the House of Representatives committee investigating the January 6 riots on Capitol Hill. Protesters outside the courthouse in Washington greeted Bannon, a figurehead among the US far-right, with chants saying, "Traitor!"
Steven Gerrard
personSteven Gerrard sacked as Aston Villa manager on Thursday night. The 42-year-old had been in charge at Villa Park since November 2021. He was sacked after Villa's 3-0 defeat to Fulham in the Premier League. Villa fans are calling for Brendan Rodgers or Sean Dyche to take over.
the Carolina Panthers
organizationCarolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. The Panthers will receive picks in the second, third and fourth rounds of the 2023 draft, as well as a fifth-rounder in 2024. A first-round pick was not on the table from either the 49ers or the Los Angeles Rams.
Elon Musk
personElon Musk warns his £38bn Twitter deal could be blocked by Joe Biden. US president's officials considering probing deal on national security grounds. Twitter shares dropped after Bloomberg said buyout could be reviewed.
Simona Halep
personSimona Halep tested positive for the blood-boosting drug Roxadustat. The world number nine has been provisionally suspended. Halep is the highest-profile tennis player to fail a drugs test since Maria Sharapova six years ago.
Kevin Spacey
personA New York jury determined the House of Cards actor, 63, was not responsible for battery related to Anthony Rapp's allegations. The verdict came after less than two hours of deliberations after a two week trial. Spacey's U.K. trial is set to begin on June 6, 2023.
Graham Brady
personNumber of Tory MPs calling for Liz Truss to resign reaches 13. Between 50 and 100 letters of no confidence have been submitted to Sir Graham. Home Secretary Suella Braverman quit and accused Government of 'breaking key pledges' Comes just five days after Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked as chancellor.
Wendy Morton
personHome Secretary Suella Braverman quit at 5pm last night after 90-minute row. Chief Whip Wendy Morton and her deputy Craig Whittaker then appeared to quit after Truss reversed her plan to expel Tory MPs who voted against the Government. Jacob Rees-Mogg later revealed he had no idea if the party still had a chief whip.
Anthony Rapp
personAnthony Rapp claims Kevin Spacey, then 26, climbed on top of him in a sexually aggressive manner. Spacey vehemently denied the accusation and ever being alone with Rapp during his two days on the witness stand. Jurors deliberated for a little more than an hour before deciding that Mr Rapp hadn't proven his allegations.
Liz Truss
personLiz Truss risks becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in 300 years. Calls from the backbenches for Ms Truss to step down reached a crescendo this week.
Boris Johnson
personFormer PM was forced out of Downing Street after a scandal-plagued three years in charge. Move follows resignation of Liz Truss after just 44 days as prime minister. Between 50 and 100 letters of no confidence have been submitted to Sir Graham.
Erik ten Hag
personManchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in the 89th minute and refused to shake hands with fans. The 37-year-old had been left on the bench as an unused substitute. Erik ten Hag promised he would "deal" with Ronaldo the following day.
Cristiano Ronaldo
personCristiano Ronaldo was an unused substitute for Manchester United's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur. The 37-year-old stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel before full-time. Erik ten Hag has punished Ronaldo by dropping him from the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.
the Conservative Party
organizationHome Secretary Suella Braverman quit last night after 90-minute row. Chief Whip Wendy Morton said to have quit on the spot. Jacob Rees-Mogg later revealed he had no idea if the party still had a chief whip. There were claims that MPs were being bullied and manhandled.