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Chris Rock
personWill Smith posted a video on YouTube on Friday apologizing to Chris Rock. Smith slapped Rock at the Academy Awards in March after the comic made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. Rock has said he'll "talk about it at some point" eventually.
Rebekah Vardy
personVardy sued Rooney for defamation after a dispute over a string of Instagram posts. Vardy took Rooney to court after she was accused of supplying the press with false stories. The trial was nicknamed "Wagatha Christie" after the popular writer of detective novels. Coleen said she was 'pleased' with the High Court verdict.
Beyoncé
personBeyoncé has released her seventh studio album, Renaissance. Renaissance is her first solo studio record in six years. The album features 16 tracks, including the previously released single Break My Soul.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
personShakira was offered a settlement agreement but rejected it. The 45-year-old singer is charged with six counts of defrauding the state. Prosecutors say they’re seeking a jail sentence of eight years and two months for Shakira.
Chuck Schumer
personSenate Democrats struck a $700 billion deal for an economic and climate package. Sen. Joe Manchin announced he and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had reached a deal on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Senate is expected to vote on the wide-ranging measure next week.
Senate
organizationThe Senate is expected to vote on the wide-ranging measure next week. The proposal would cap out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 a year. With staunch GOP opposition, Democrats have no votes to spare.
Sam Tarry
personShadow transport minister Sam Tarry was sacked by Sir Keir Starmer. He stood shoulder to shoulder with rail workers on picket line outside Euston. John McDonnell described it as a'severe mistake' and backed calls for a general strike.
Bernard Cribbins
personVeteran actor starred in Carry On films, Doctor Who and The Railway Children. Cribbins was revered for his versatility and became a favourite with young audiences. Russell T Davies brought him into the cast of Doctor Who as Wilfred Mott.
Joe Manchin
personDemocratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced a surprise deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a reconciliation package that includes $369 billion for climate and energy measures. Mr Manchin previously scuttled other attempts to move Mr Biden’s signature legislation, formerly known as Build Back Better, citing the need to combat inflation.
Network Rail
organization40,000 Network Rail workers and 14 train operators go on strike. 80 per cent of train services set to be cancelled. Similar walkouts and chaos expected to hit tube next month. Lufthansa confirms nearly all flights at Frankfurt and Munich will be cancelled tomorrow.
J. Alexander Kueng
personJ. Alexander Kueng, 28, and Tou Thao, 35, were convicted by a federal jury in February along with their former police colleague Thomas Lane, 39. Lane received a sentence last week of 2 1/2 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights. The potential for lower sentences raises questions about whether they will consider a plea deal.
RMT
organization40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators are walking out. Threat of compulsory redundancies and unsafe 50 per cent cuts to maintenance work had been raised. Just three trains will run in each direction between London King's Cross and Edinburgh.
Lucy Bronze
personEngland beat Sweden 4-0 in their Euro 2016 semi-final at Bramall Lane. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby secured win. England will now face either Germany or France in Sunday's final.
Meta
organizationRevenue at Facebook parent Meta fell for the first time ever in the last three months. Profit shrank 36% to $6.7 billion. The FTC filed an injunction to block Meta’s acquisition of the virtual reality studio Within.
Alessia Russo
personEngland beat Sweden 4-0 in their Euro 2022 semi-final at Bramall Lane. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby propelled England to a sensational win. Sarina Wiegman's side will now face either Germany or France in Sunday's final.
Lionesses
organizationEngland reached the final of Euro 2022 thanks to a 4-0 semi-final victory over Sweden. The Lionesses will face either France or Germany in Sunday’s Wembley decider following goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby. It will be England's first major tournament final since 2009.
Sam Tarry
personShadow transport minister Sam Tarry breached "collective responsibility" rules. Leader Sir Keir Starmer had previously told frontbenchers not to join picket lines. News of sacking sparked an immediate backlash.
Alessia Russo
personEngland beat Sweden 4-0 in their Euro 2022 semi-final at Bramall Lane. Goals from Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby. Sarina Wiegman's side will now face USA in Sunday's final.
Gazprom
organizationGazprom to cut gas delivery via the Nord Stream pipeline to about 20 percent of its capacity. Moscow is retaliating against European countries that have hit Moscow with further sanctions and provided Ukraine with weapons. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says this is "gas blackmail" against Europe.
BBC
organizationUkrainian entry Kalush Orchestra triumphed at this year's competition in Turin, Italy. It is usually tradition for the winning country to host the competition the following year. But amid the ongoing war in Ukraine the country is not able to host as it poses a'significant risk'