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Boris Johnson
personUK PM Johnson won confidence vote handsomely, time to move on - minister says. Johnson won the vote 211 to 148, securing the support of 59% of his lawmakers. The current rules state that he can not face another confidence vote for at least a year.
John Penrose
person41% of his own MPs voted to topple him - just 906 days after his election landslide. The extraordinary result is worse than the 117 MPs who tried to oust Theresa May. 63% of voters have a negative view of PM in light of recent events.
Conservative Party
organizationAt least 54 Conservative Party MPs have sent letters of no confidence. Vote will take place between 6pm and 8pm tonight, and the results will be announced at 9pm. If 180 Conservative lawmakers — a simple majority — vote against Johnson, he will cease to be leader of the governing Conservative Party.
the Golden State Warriors
organizationGolden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics 107-88 in game two of NBA Finals. Victory sees the six-time NBA champions level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 29 points with five three-pointers. Game Three is set for Wednesday in Boston.
Theresa May
person54 backbenchers who called for a vote would be enough to overturn the government's 80-seat majority. At least 40 of them sided with Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party. This scenario would trigger a snap general election just as Labour achieved a slight lead in the polls for the first time in three years.
Elon Musk has threatened to call off his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Musk's lawyers have written to Twitter accusing it of failing to provide sufficient information about the number of false users on the service. Musk could choose “not to consummate the transaction” because of the alleged breach of contract.
the Boston Celtics
organizationGolden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics 107-88 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 29 points with five three-pointers. Game 3 is Wednesday in Boston (9 p.m. ET, ABC)
the Conservative Party
organizationIf Johnson loses Monday’s vote it will fire the formal starting gun on a leadership contest. A damning report into what became known as the Partygate scandal was published late last month. The scandal has shattered Johnson's reputation and led to outrage among the public.
Nupur Sharma
personThe governments of Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Afghanistan and Pakistan described the comments as ‘insulting’ Brijesh Kalappa, who was Karnataka Congress’s face on TV, in talks with AAP. Mumbai Police registered an FIR against BJP leader Nupur Sharma for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
Apple
organizationApple will no longer require you to have an Apple Watch to use the Fitness app on iPhone starting with iOS 16. The upgraded Messages app in iOS 16 is getting a new "undo send" feature. Apple will soon allow you to take back messages you didn't really want to send.
Boris Johnson
person54 Tory MPs have declared their lack of faith in the Prime Minister. A no-confidence vote is triggered if 15% of Conservative lawmakers write a letter to Graham Brady. Several new names have called for Johnson to go, including possible leadership rival Jeremy Hunt.
Jeremy Hunt
personHunt and Johnson are the final two candidates in the 2019 Tory leadership race. At least 54 Tory MPs have to submit a letter to Sir Graham Brady for a vote to be triggered. Vote of no confidence must be held if 15 per cent of Tory MPs write to chairman. MPs will vote between 6pm and 8pm by secret ballot.
Gareth Bale
personWales beat Ukraine 1-0 in World Cup play-off to end 64-year wait. Gareth Bale scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. Wales adopted 'Yma o Hyd' as their team anthem.
Rafael Nadal
personRafael Nadal has won the French Open for a record-extending 14th time. The 36-year-old defeated Casper Ruud 6-3, 6- 3, 6 -0 in the final. It's Nadal's 14th title at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall.
Andriy Yarmolenko
personWales beat Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar. Gareth Bale's free-kick was headed into his own net by Andriy Yarmolenko. Wales will now open at the World Cup against the United States.
Joe Root
personRoot scored an unbeaten 115 as England defeated New Zealand. His 26th Test ton also took him to 10,000 Test runs. England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first Test at Lord's. Second of three matches gets underway at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Casper Ruud
personRafael Nadal wins a record-extending 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam men’s singles title. The 36-year-old Spaniard beat Casper Ruud in what may have been his last time playing the tournament. Nadal is yet to lose a final at Roland-Garros.
Wales
organizationWales beat Ukraine 1-0 in their playoff final tie in Cardiff on Sunday. Gareth Bale's free-kick was deflected into the visiting goal by Andriy Yarmolenko. Rob Page's side will join England, USA and Iran in Group B at Qatar.
Coco Gauff
personTop seed Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 at Roland Garros. It was the Pole's second French Open title and her 35th consecutive victory. The victory takes her level with Venus Williams for most consecutive wins.
Iga Swiatek
personTop-ranked Polish player's winning streak to 35 matches. The 21-year-old has also won the 2020 French Open while still a teen. Her unbeaten run equals one by Venus Williams in 2000 as longest this century. Rafael Nadal faces Casper Ruud in the men's final Sunday.