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Queen Elizabeth II
personThe Mercury Prize 2022 ceremony has been cancelled out of respect for the Queen. The annual awards were set to take place at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Thursday evening. Harry Styles, Little Simz, and Sam Fender were among the 12 artists leading this year's shortlist.
Queen Elizabeth II
personBritain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace says. The queen, 95, “is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” it says. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said in a statement on Twitter that the Eiffel Tower would be turned off on Thursday night.
Queen Elizabeth
personRussia's Putin extends condolences to Britain for 'irreparable loss' of Queen. The Queen died peacefully on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace says. Her reign was often overshadowed by scandals involving her extended family.
Prince Charles
personFlags on landmark buildings in Britain and across the Commonwealth were being lowered to half mast. Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy. He was the first heir not educated at home and the first to earn a university degree. Prince Charles pledged to help the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation's campaign.
Antony Blinken
personUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev. The purpose of the visit is to show Washington's support for Ukraine. Earlier in the day, US President Joe Biden approved a new $675 million military aid package.
Elizabeth II
personThe 96-year-old monarch acceded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 26. Elizabeth II is the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown in 1066. Her net worth is estimated by the Sunday Times Rich List at £370million in 2022.
Buckingham Palace
organizationThe 96-year-old monarch was not keeping well of late and was under medical supervision. Buckingham Palace issued a formal announcement that doctors were 'concerned' for Her Majesty's health. All her children - heir to the throne Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward - are either at or heading to Balmoral. Prince Harry is travelling to Aberdeenshire without Meghan Markle.
Carlos Alcaraz
personCarlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-5, 7-5 to reach US Open semifinals. The 19-year-old saved a match point in the fourth set and came from a break down in the decider. He will next play Frances Tiafoe, who beat Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. The match lasted 5 hours, 15 minutes, the longest in US Open history.
Elizabeth II
personAt 6.30pm a Union flag atop Buckingham Palace lowered. It drew gasps from the crowd who knew what the symbolic gesture meant. Prince Charles, Princess and Prince William were at her bedside. Prince Harry is still traveling to Balmoral Castle.
Steve Bannon
personBannon and organization WeBuildTheWall were indicted in New York state court Thursday on six counts of money laundering, conspiracy and scheme to defraud. He is the second person pardoned by Trump and later charged by the Manhattan district attorney's office. The group raised over $25 million to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But the group was found to have paid more than $1 million to cover personal expenses.
Blues
organizationThomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea on Wednesday morning. The German was relieved of his duties just hours after their 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Brighton boss Graham Potter is the overwhelming favourite to replace him.
Apple
organizationApple's ad business gains ground following its latest iOS privacy update. Facebook's ad adoption rate fell three percentage points to 82.3%. Google’s rate declined two points to 94.8%. Apple's iPhone 14 lineup has a notable improvement: longer battery life.
Graham Potter
personThomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea on Wednesday morning. The Blues lost 1-0 against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Brighton have given Chelsea permission to hold talks with Graham Potter. The 47-year-old led the Seagulls to a ninth-place finish in the Premier League.
Champions League
organizationChelsea plot talks with Brighton's Graham Potter and eye ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to replace Thomas Tuchel. Jon McLaughlin's position as number one is under threat after his high-profile blunder in Sunday's defeat to Celtic. Edouard Mendy has rejected a contract offer worth less than Kepa Arrizabalaga's.
Vladimir Putin
personGazprom has signed an agreement to start switching payments for gas supplies to China to yuan and roubles. Deal delivers a blow to US and Europe's attempts to punish Vladimir Putin through crippling sanctions. Russia will now be less dependent on dollars and euros for energy trade.
Nick Kyrgios
personWimbledon finalist beaten in quarter-final by Russian 27th seed. Australian had earlier beaten world No.1 Daniil Medvedev. He will now face Casper Ruud in the semifinals on Friday.
Chelsea FC
organizationThomas Tuchel sacked following Chelsea's defeat by Dinamo Zagreb. New owner Todd Boehly has waited just 100 days before changing manager. Brighton boss Graham Potter is the top target. Out-of-work Mauricio Pochettino also under consideration.
Steve Bannon
personBannon, 68, was accused of skimming $1 million from a $25 million fundraising effort. The IRS stripped tax-exempt status from Bannon’s Citizens of the American Republic group, which the feds accused of diverting funds.
Chelsea
organizationChelsea lost 1-0 to Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League group game. Mislav Orsic scored the only goal of the game in the Croatian capital. Thomas Tuchel had been in charge of the Premier League club for just over three months. Brighton boss Graham Potter is the overwhelming favourite to replace him.
Ryan Giggs
personThe retrial is due to take place at Manchester Crown Court, starting on 31 July 2023. Jurors were dismissed last month after failing to reach a verdict in the first trial. Giggs has denied controlling or coercive behaviour over a three-year period towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville.