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Xi Jinping
personBiden and Xi will speak by phone, scheduled for 9 a.m. Eastern time (1300 GMT) China has drawn international ire for its refusal to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's deadly and illegal invasion of Ukraine. Onshore yuan dipped to as low as 6.3595 per dollar in morning trade.
the Europa League
organizationWest Ham and Rangers are Britain's representatives in the Europa League quarter-finals following their respective victories over Sevilla and Red Star Belgrade. Barcelona, RB Leipzig, Atalanta, Braga and Lyon are also in the draw. Chelsea will face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Moderna
organizationModerna asked the FDA to authorize a second booster of its COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Pfizer and BioNTech also asked for second booster, but only for adults 65 and older.
Nick Kyrgios
personNick Kyrgios lost 7-6 (7-0) 5-7 6-4 to world No.1 Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells. Ben Stiller was roped into the drama while watching from the stands. British No 1 Cameron Norrie will next face Nadal in the semi-finals.
Lia Thomas
personLia Thomas became the first transgender person to win a Division I title. USA Swimming unveiled a new policy to allow transgender athletes to swim in elite events. Thomas raced as Will Thomas during her first three years at Pennsylvania.
P&O Ferries
organizationHuge queues have built up at ports including Dover and Hull with protests and confused travellers. 800 workers were sacked immediately, with no notice, and are to be replaced by cheaper labour. Company is now facing calls to reimburse the £10million it received in furlough cash back to the Government.
Ofcom
organizationRussia Today news channel has had its Ofcom licence revoked. Ofcom said it did not consider RT able to comply with impartiality laws. Said it was no longer 'fit and proper' for it to hold a licence. Channel hit back, accusing Ofcom of being a “tool of government’
RT
organizationUK Media Regulator Ofcom Revokes RT's License to Broadcast in Country. UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) on Friday announced that it has revoked Russia Today's license to broadcast in the country "with immediate effect"
the Las Vegas Raiders
organizationThe Green Bay Packers traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first- and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. NFL Network reported that Adams has agreed to a new five-year deal with the Raiders that will pay him $141.25 million US. According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Raiders are now +4000 to win the Super Bowl.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
personTrent Alexander-Arnold picked up the injury in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Arsenal. Defender was also selected in Gareth Southgate's England squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast. Liverpool face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Davante Adams
personNFL Network reported that Adams has agreed to a new five-year deal with the Raiders. The 29-year-old Adams is the only player in NFL history to have at least 110 catches, 1,350 yards receiving and 11 touchdown receptions in three separate seasons.
Davante Adams
personGreen Bay Packers traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders are signing Adams to a new five-year contract that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. The Packers had placed the franchise tag on Adams for the second year in a row.
Blue Origin
organizationComedian was set to join five others on Blue Origin's fourth crewed flight. The flight has been rescheduled to March 29, knocking Davidson off the crew sheet. William Shatner and Michael Strahan took a flight last year.
BBC
organizationDiana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, issued rare statements blistering the BBC for "a culture of exploitation and unethical practices" BBC was slammed for reportedly paying the 43-year-old to appear in a show.
Brittney Griner
personBrittney Griner will be detained until May 19 at least. Court rejected her appeal following her arrest at a Moscow airport on drug charges. Griner, 31, was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February. Customs checks found several vaping devices which contained a banned hashish oil.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal lost 2-0 to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino scored the goals for the Reds. Mikel Arteta has hit out at the Premier League over his side's fixture list. Gunners face Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Southampton in six days.
Kanye West
personRapper, 44, has been taking aim at ex Kim Kardashian and new boyfriend Pete Davidson. Instagram said his posts violated its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying.
P&O Ferries
organizationDubai-owned P&O Ferries axed 800 jobs, or more than a quarter of staff. Some staff remain on three ships at Dover, but some have left. Hull's three MPs all wrote to the Transport Secretary to urge him to take action.
Marcus Rashford
personMarcus Rashford has been dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate. Manchester United forward has suffered a recent dip in form and game time. Jadon Sancho and Kyle Walker also failed to make the squad. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi could make his international debut.
Kanye West has been banned from posting on Instagram for 24 hours. He is said to have violated the site's policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying. The 44-year-old rapper has fired several shots at estranged wife Kim Kardashian and her new beau Pete Davidson.