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RT
organizationMicrosoft says it will remove Russian state-owned media outlet RT's mobile apps from the Windows App store. Rogers Communications and BCE Inc's Bell said RT would no longer be available on their systems. Ofcom will probe 15 editions of the hourly news programme on the state-controlled channel – formerly known as Russia Today.
BP
organizationPrice of a litre of fuel was today clocked at a staggering 175.9p. It now costs on average £83.19 to fill up the typical 55-litre petrol tank. Average cost of diesel is also at a record high, reaching 154.69p.
IOC
organizationIOC recommends ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes. FIFA set to suspend Russia ahead of Winter Olympics. Badminton's world governing body cancels tournaments in Russia and Belarus. India's IOC no longer accepts Russian, Kazakh crude on FOB basis.
Rosneft
organizationFTSE 100 stock market index extended its losses this morning. Many British savers have suffered a hit to their Isa and Sipp portfolios. First Horizon Corp. is being bought by TD Bank Group for $13.4 billion.
Jesse Marsch
personJesse Marsch appointed as Leeds boss on a three-year deal on Monday. He replaces Marcelo Bielsa, who was sacked on Sunday. 48-year-old is a former RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls coach.
Jessica Chastain
personJessica Chastain beat out three of the five Oscar nominees for best actress. Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress for her role as Anita in "West Side Story" "Succession" won the best drama ensemble prize. Lee Jung-jae wins best male actor in a drama series for "Squid Game"
Alexander Lukashenko
personRussian Central Bank to raise key interest rate from 9.5% to 20%. Russian presidential aide says talks with Ukraine scheduled for noon Moscow time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko offered safety guarantees.
Will Smith
person"CODA" takes top honors at SAG Awards, Will Smith wins; Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain speak out on Ukraine. "Squid Game," the Korean-language thriller that almost literally broke the Internet, won three awards. Helen Mirren was honoured with the lifetime achievement award for her career.
Liverpool
organizationLiverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Caoimhin Kelleher scored the Reds' ninth penalty of the shootout. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty. Jurgen Klopp became the first German manager to win the English League Cup.
Roman Abramovich
personLiverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties in League Cup final. Caoimhin Kelleher scores winning penalty for Liverpool. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga misses spot kick. Chelsea issued a 24-word statement on their website but did not mention Russia or Vladimir Putin.
Rosneft
organizationBP to offload its 19.75 percent stake in Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft. Move is expected to cost BP $25 billion in non-cash charges by the end of Q1. BP CEO Bernard Looney will immediately resign from RosneFT's board.
SpaceX
organizationElon Musk provides satellite-internet service to Ukraine after government plea. Musk says Starlink active in Ukraine as Russian invasion disrupts internet. EU, US, UK and Canada have pledged to cut off a number of Russian banks from SWIFT.
Marcelo Bielsa
personLeeds United have sacked manager Marcelo Bielsa. The decision was made in the wake of their 4-0 defeat to Tottenham. Leeds are currently 16th in the Championship and in danger of going down. Jesse Marsch is the heavy favourite to take over at Elland Road.
Bernard Looney
personBP to offload its 19.75% stake in Russian state-owned oil firm Rosneft. Oil giant had come under pressure from UK government to make the move. BP could take a financial hit potentially worth $25 billion following the exit.
Caoimhin Kelleher
personLiverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties in the Carabao Cup final. Caoimhin Kelleher scored the winning penalty for the Reds. Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed his effort over the bar for Chelsea.
Starlink
organizationSpaceX has enabled its Starlink satellite-based internet service in Ukraine. Move came in response to a plea by Ukraine's First Vice Prime Minister. There have been reports of internet access being cut off in the country during the Russian invasion.
Elon Musk
personElon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service has been activated in Ukraine. Starlink operates a constellation of more than 2,000 satellites that aim to provide internet access across the planet. Ukrainian officials requested Musk's help with his company's commercial internet network.
Chelsea
organizationLiverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the Carabao Cup. Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive spot-kick for the Reds. Caoimhin Kelleher scored the winning penalty for Jurgen Klopp's side. Liverpool face Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
personChelsea lost 11-10 on penalties to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive spot-kick after his 10 team-mates had all converted. Caoimhin Kelleher scored the winning penalty for Liverpool.
Olaf Scholz
personGermany to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 anti-aircraft Stinger missiles. Chancellor Olaf Scholz: "We will have to invest a lot more in our country’s security"