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Al-Qaeda
organizationTaliban has been crying for international recognition of its government in Afghanistan. US strategy to use the Taliban as an ally in the fight against terrorism has failed miserably. Islamic Emirates made it clear that they cannot be trusted by hosting and sheltering Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Neil Heslin
personJesse Lewis' father says his life was shattered by Alex Jones' portrayals of the school shooting. Neil Heslin calls Jones' absence from the trial "a cowardly act of Alex Jones not facing me"
Ayman al-Zawahiri
personTwo Hellfire missiles ended al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's life in a Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, at 6:18 a.m. Sunday. He was Osama Bin Laden's deputy for more than a decade, becoming the terror group's leader after Bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs.
Al-Zawahiri
personAl-Zawahiri was Bin Laden's No 2 in Al-Qaeda, the radical jihadist network once led by the Saudi millionaire. The strike was carried out early Sunday at an Afghanistan safe house the elderly terrorist had be holed up in. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Taliban violated the Doha Agreement. The Taliban had pledged in the 2020 Doha agreement not to harbor extremists.
al-Qaeda
organizationAyman al-Zawahiri, 71, was a key plotter of the September 11 terrorist attacks and took over as the leader of the notorious terror group following bin Laden's death in 2011. The 71-year-old was on the FBI's most-wanted terrorist list, with a $25 million reward for information leading directly to him.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
personEkin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti won with 63.69% of the public vote. Gemma Owen and Luca Bish came second with 14.47%. Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope came third with 11.77%. Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page came fourth with 10.07%.
NFL
organizationSaints receiver Kawaan Baker violated the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Baker can participate in all preseason practices and games and is eligible to return to the active roster following the Saints’ Week 6 game against the Bengals. Baker spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad but played two games last season.
BP
organizationBP posts best quarterly profit in 14 years of £6.9bn as surging energy prices lead to a bonanza. Group declared a 10% dividend hike and a $3.5bn share buyback scheme. Shell last week reported record quarterly profits of nearly £10bn.
Davide Sanclimenti
personEkin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti won with 63.69% of the vote. Second place was Gemma Owen and Luca Bish, who got 14.47%. Third place couple Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack got 11.77%. Fourth place couple Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page received 10.07%.
Taliban
organizationAl Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahri's death in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is raising questions about whether the country is being used as a base of operations for the terrorist group. The Taliban had promised in the 2020 Doha Agreement that they would not harbor al-Qaida members. The timing of the strike couldn't come at a worse time politically for the Taliban.
House of Representatives
organizationKremlin warns U.S. over 'provocative' Pelosi visit to Taiwan. China claims sovereignty over the self-governed island. Russia says trip is a "purely provocative" act. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia stands in solidarity with Beijing.
Al Qaeda
organizationAyman al-Zawahiri, who took over the terrorist group after founder Osama bin Laden's death, was killed in a CIA drone strike in Kabul on Sunday. Republicans are slamming President Joe Biden for applauding the killing of Al Qaeda's top leader. The strike was carried out early Sunday at an Afghanistan safe house the elderly terrorist had be holed up in. US intelligence officials tracked Zawahri to a home in downtown Kabul where he was hiding out with his family.
Aston Martin
organizationFernando Alonso has signed a three-year deal with Aston Martin. Double world champion will replace Sebastian Vettel at the British team. Vettel announced he will retire from F1 at the end of the current campaign.
Deebo Samuel
personThe San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Deebo Samuel finally came to an agreement on a three-year contract. The two sides finalized the deal that will pay Samuel $71.55 million with $41 million fully guaranteed.
Fernando Alonso
personTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso will join Aston Martin in 2023. Spaniard will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced his retirement last week. Alonso’s contract with Alpine was ending this season. He won his titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.
Henrik Stenson
personEnglishman replacing sacked Henrik Stenson following LIV scandal. Stenson was deposed as captain after signing with LIV earlier this month. The 44th Ryder Cup will be held in Rome, Italy, from 29 September to 1 October 2023.
Guy Reffitt
personGuy Reffitt, 49, was found guilty in March on five felony counts. He was sentenced to 87 months in prison, three years of probation, $2,000 in restitution, and mandatory mental health treatment. Prosecutors sought a 15-year prison sentence using terrorism as a sentencing enhancement. His defense team is seeking a maximum of two years in prison.
Cleveland Browns
organizationCleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was handed a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The punishment comes after 24 women accused Watson of sexual misconduct. The NFL now has three days to decide whether to appeal the ruling or not.
Leah Williamson
personLeah Williamson captained England to Euro 2022 glory on Sunday. The Lionesses earned a 2-1 win over Germany after extra time at Wembley. Duke of Cambridge was among those supporting from the sidelines. Final attracted a peak TV audience of 17.4 million, a record for a women’s game.
Luke Donald
personEngland's Luke Donald named European Ryder Cup captain for 2023. Donald replaces Sweden's Henrik Stenson, who was stripped of his captaincy after joining the new LIV Golf Invitational Series. Stenson was deposed as captain after signing with LIV earlier this month.