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Paris Saint-Germain
organizationParis Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. PSG threw away a two-goal advantage to lose 3-2 on aggregate at the Santiago Bernabeu. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to send Real into the quarter-finals. Leonardo has refused to back manager Mauricio Pochettino at least beyond the summer.
Oleg Deripaska
personRoman Abramovich hit with asset freeze and travel ban in updated sanctions list. Oleg Deripaska, an industrialist worth £2 billion, also hit along with five others. Foreign Office said the oligarchs have a collective net worth of around £15billion.
Coca-Cola
organizationMcDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced they’re temporarily suspending business in Russia. Banks will not sell hard currency to citizens during the period of the temporary order. Around 20,000 volunteers from around the globe have already signed up to fight.
Bobby Wagner
personBobby Wagner will be released by the Seattle Seahawks, multiple outlets report. The Seahawks traded away nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson on Tuesday. Wagner's 1,381 career tackles top the franchise's all-time list by nearly 400.
Ernest Shackleton
personwooden ship has not been seen since it went down in the Weddell Sea in 1915. It was found at a depth of 3,008 metres (9,868 feet) Footage of the wreck shows it has been astonishingly preserved.
Elena Branson
personElena Branson, 61, has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the Russian government. Branson is alleged to have corresponded with President Vladimir Putin. She is also accused of trying to hide the fact that the organization she founded and ran was backed by tens of thousands of dollars in funding from the Kremlin. Prosecutors say Branson willfully evaded registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act for nearly a decade.
Carson Wentz
personWashington Commanders acquired Carson Wentz on Wednesday. The Colts traded their starting quarterback to the Commanders for a package that basically boiled down to two third round draft picks.
Champions League
organizationManchester City take a 5-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Sporting Lisbon. Bayern Munich thrashed RB Salzburg 7-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Liverpool beat Inter Milan 1-0 at Anfield to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in their last-16 tie.
Pentagon
organizationPentagon spokesman: Proposal raises "serious concerns" for the entire NATO alliance. Ukraine has stepped up calls for Western allies to supply it with military jets in face of Russian invasion. Poland wanted to hand off 28 of the Soviet-made MiG jets.
Real Madrid
organizationReal Madrid came from 2-0 down on aggregate to beat PSG 3-2 over the two legs. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to send the hosts through to the last eight. Manchester City advanced past Sporting Lisbon 5-0 on aggregate after a scoreless draw.
Congress
organizationVoters in Uttarakhand gave overwhelming support to the BJP. With 57 or over 80 per cent of the total 70 seats, the BJP registered a comprehensive victory. Congress finished with a tally of only 11 seats — its worst ever defeat.
Starbucks
organizationMcDonald's said on Wednesday that the temporary closure of its 847 stores in Russia will cost the fast-food chain about $50 million a month. Starbucks suspended all business activity in Russia Tuesday, temporarily closing locations. ExxonMobil announced March 1 it will exit a joint venture off Sakhalin Island in Russia’s Far East. Ratings agency Fitch downgraded Russia deep into junk territory on Tuesday, predicting a sovereign default.
Yoon Suk-yeol
personConservative politician Yoon Suk-yeol has been elected president of South Korea. He defeated ruling party candidate Lee Jae-myung in a bitter race.
Congress
organizationCongress won 77 seats in the 117-member state assembly. The party was one short of 78 – a figure required for two-thirds majority. In 2012, while the SAD-BJP alliance formed the government in Punjab with 68 seats, Congress had won 46 seats.
Everton
organizationEverton were thrashed 5-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. Frank Lampard blames individual errors rather than tactical disarray or poor attitude for Everton's defeat. Everton have picked up just three points from 15 in their last five games. Spurs travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
the House of Commons
organizationCommons clerk Lord Lisvane said Bercow showed 'hysterical petulance' Independent Expert Panel (IEP) upheld findings by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Kathryn Stone. Labour has suspended his membership pending further investigation.
the Proud Boys
organizationEnrique Tarrio, leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys, has been indicted for conspiracy. Indictment relates to assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Tarrio was arrested Tuesday following his indictment.
John Bercow
personIndependent inquiry said he would have been expelled from the House if he was still a sitting MP. Investigation found he threw mobile phone at one aide, swore at officials and made a racially and sexually discriminatory remark. Report found he displayed "intimidatory" and "undermining behaviour" It said he had "shouted at and mimicked" a member of staff.
Aaron Rodgers
personNFL Network reported that the 38-year-old Rodgers had agreed to a four-year, $200-million US contract. But Pat McAfee disputed the terms and said the contract wasn't signed yet. The deal includes $153m in guaranteed money and would lower his salary cap figure for the 2022 season.
Apple
organizationApple's new iPad Air is 60 per cent faster than the previous model. It also gets full access to 5G data speeds which means you can download movies and files at over 300Mbps. There's also an improved rear camera and a new front-facing snapper that now gets access to Apple's clever Centre Stage technology. The iPad Air will be available to pre-order from Friday, March 11 with prices starting from £569.