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Deshaun Watson
personThe Cleveland Browns have agreed to a blockbuster trade to acquire Deshaun Watson. Watson reportedly told Houston that he will waive his no-trade clause. The compensation will include three first-round picks and two additional picks. The Browns will give Watson a deal for five years and $230 million fully guaranteed.
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’
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.
Anoosheh Ashoori
personNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori arrived in UK at 1am on Thursday. The two British citizens had been jailed in Iran for more than five years. A third detainee, Morad Tahbaz, who holds U.S., British and Iranian citizenship, was released.
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.
Chris Cuomo
personChris Cuomo accused some CNN staff of a ‘calculated campaign to destroy his reputation’ over his ties to former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo was dismissed last year after an investigation revealed the extent of his advice and aid to his brother.
Anoosheh Ashoori
personAnoosheh Ashoori, 68, and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe were released on Wednesday. They had been detained in Iran's Evin prison for almost five years. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the release was a "moment of great relief"
Manchester United
organizationManchester United crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage. Atletico Madrid beat United 1-0 at Old Trafford to reach the quarter-finals. Renan Lodi's 41st-minute strike means it will be at least five seasons since United last won a trophy. United have been eliminated from six of their last eight Champions League knockout stage ties.
Champions League
organizationManchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 win at Old Trafford to progress to the quarter-finals. Red Devils captain admits there will be a 'disappointing' few weeks ahead.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
personNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested at a Tehran airport in April 2016. She was later convicted of plotting to overthrow the clerical establishment. Her family and employer deny the charge as baseless.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
personNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been held in Iran since 2016. She was accused of plotting to overthrow Iran's government. The 44-year-old charity worker travelled to an airport in Tehran today. She is returning home to her family in North West London.
Atletico Madrid
organizationMan Utd lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Renan Lodi's first-half goal gave the visitors a 2-1 win on aggregate. United will end a fifth successive season without a trophy. Diego Simeone was pelted with bottles as he made his way back to the dressing room after the game.