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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexander Zverev
personAlexander Zverev has been handed a suspended eight-week ban by the ATP. The German World No 3 repeatedly smashed his racket on the umpire's chair during a doubles match in Acapulco. The 24-year-old has until Friday to lodge an appeal.
Shell
organizationShell has announced plans to withdraw from Russian oil and gas. Company will also close all its service stations in the country immediately. Boss of the FTSE 100 company also apologised for buying Russian crude oil last week. Decision comes as surging oil prices have been rattling global markets.
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.
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.
Inter Milan
organizationLiverpool beat Inter Milan 2-0 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game in the 62nd minute. Inter reduced to 10 men after Alexis Sanchez was sent off for a second yellow card.
Champions League
organizationLiverpool reach Champions League quarter-finals with 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game in the 62nd minute at Anfield. Inter reduced to 10 men after Alexis Sanchez was sent off for a second yellow card. Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick within 23 minutes against Red Bull Salzburg to make Champions League history.
Russell Wilson
personThe longtime Seattle Seahawks star has waived his no-trade clause and agreed to a new contract, in principle, with Denver. It was just a few weeks ago that Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he had no plans to move the Pro Bowl passer. The Denver Broncos are among the top five favorites to win Super Bowl LVII at most sportsbooks.
the Green Bay Packers
organizationNFL Network reported that the 38-year-old Rodgers had agreed to a four-year, $200 million contract. But Pat McAfee disputed the terms and said the contract wasn't signed yet. There had been speculation Rodgers would retire or be traded to the Denver Broncos this offseason.
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.
Bayern Munich
organizationBayern Munich crush Salzburg 7-1 with Lewandowski treble for last eight spot. The 33-year-old Poland striker scored three times in an 11-minute spell. The Champions League quarter-final draw will take place at 11am (GMT) on Friday March 18.