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Leslie Grace
personThe DC film was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, JK Simmons and Leslie Grace. Filming was recently completed on the project and it was officially in post-production. Warner Bros attributed the cancellation to "a strategic shift"
Alex Jones
personAlex Jones claimed for years on his show that the Sandy Hook shooting was "staged" by gun control activists. The 48-year-old Jones has since acknowledged it was "100 percent real" Lawyer for parents of Sandy Hook victim Jesse Lewis says Alex Jones perjured himself.
South East Water
organizationSouth East Water said it ‘may need to impose more formal bans’ to maintain supplies for essential use. The firm cited extreme dry conditions as it asked customers to start conserving water use from next week.
al-Qaida
organizationAyman al-Zawahiri, 71, was killed in a U.S. drone strike on Sunday. He succeeded Osama bin Laden as al-Qaida leader after years as its main organiser and strategist. His lack of charisma and competition from rival militants hobbled his ability to inspire sizeable attacks on the West. FBI put a $25 million bounty on his head on its most wanted list.
Ayman al-Zawahri
personAyman al-Zawahri was killed on the balcony of a Kabul safe house. 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.
al Qaeda
organizationTwo Hellfire missiles ended al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's life in a safehouse balcony in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, at 6:18 a.m. Sunday. Officials had been aware of a network supporting the terrorist leader in the Afghan capital for months. US intelligence officials tracked Zawahri to a home in downtown Kabul where he was hiding out with his family.
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.
Nancy Pelosi
personU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island in 25 years. Pelosi is expected to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
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.
Joe Biden
personPresident Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike in Kabul. Zawahri evaded American arrest for 21 years following the suicide airliner bombings that profoundly altered America and its relationships with other countries. The 9/11 Justice group praised the unrelenting efforts of US agencies which led to his death.
Nancy Pelosi
personUS Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reached the capital Taipei for her visit to Taiwan. China views Taiwan as part of its territory, while Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign country. Beijing has warned of "forceful measures" if Pelosi goes ahead with the trip.
the Miami Dolphins
organizationDolphins forfeit first-round picks in 2023 and 2024 drafts. Owner Stephen Ross is suspended and fined $1.5 million. Vice chairman/limited partner Bruce Beal was fined $500,000.
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"
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.
Tiger Woods
personTiger Woods will not be an assistant at this year's Presidents Cup. U.S. captain Davis Love III names Steve Stricker and Webb Simpson as his final two assistants. LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has revealed the size of the offer Tiger Woods reportedly turned down to join the controversial breakaway series.
Juan Soto
personThe Padres and Nationals have agreed to a multiplayer deal contingent on San Diego first baseman Eric Hosmer waiving his no-trade provision. The Nationals would get Hosmer, left-hander MacKenzie Gore and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams and Jarlin Susana.
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.
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%.
Premier League
organizationDiogo Jota signs new five-year contract with Liverpool. Bernd Leno is believed to be close to joining Fulham. Newcastle refuse to give up on pursuit of Leicester's James Maddison. Wesley Fofana has sparked speculation about his future.
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.