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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
Christian Eriksen
personChristian Eriksen came off the bench in Brentford's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. The Dane suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. Josh Dasilva was sent off for a bad challenge on Matt Targett. Joelinton and Joe Willock sealed the win for Newcastle at St James' Park.
Roman Abramovich
personRoman Abramovich has stepped aside as Chelsea owner for the time being. The 55-year-old made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. He said he was ‘giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation the stewardship and care of the club' Football decisions will remain the responsibility of Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech.
SWIFT
organizationUS, EU, UK, and Canada agreed Saturday to remove select Russian banks from SWIFT. SWIFT is a global financial messaging system, and Saturday's announcement could prove disastrous for Russia. Cutting off Russia would create costs for many banks and corporations in Europe and other countries that currently do business with Russia.
Watford
organizationManchester United were held to a goalless draw by Watford at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a sitter from eight yards out in the first half. United managed just THREE shots on target from 23 attempts against The Hornets.
Volodymyr Zelensky
personWilliam and Kate tweeted their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘all of Ukraine’s people’ in a tweet signed off with their initials. The couple included the flag of Ukraine in their tweet, which was retweeted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. On Thursday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also expressed support for Ukraine.
Aeroflot
organizationRussian airline Aeroflot banned from UK airspace. Comes amid a host of new measures announced by Britain. freezing of assets belonging to Russian titans in banking and arms manufacture. UK added another five individual Russians to its sanctions list. St Petersburg has been stripped of the Champions League final in May.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
personKetanji Brown Jackson, 51, currently sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She represented a range of criminal defendants, including Guantanamo Bay detainees, vindicating constitutional rights of scorned, persecuted, and impoverished individuals. If confirmed, Jackson will become the first Black woman to ever serve on the US supreme court.
Volodymyr Zelensky
personMore than 100,000 Russian troops continue to attack the country on Russian President Vladimir Putin's orders. Loud explosions were reported across Kiev as Ukrainian officials expect a tank attack on the capital. Russian troops will arrive in Kyiv today and are now fighting in the outskirts of the city.
the U.S. Court of Appeals
organizationKetanji Brown Jackson, 51, is currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She would replace liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, who is retiring at the end of the term. She is the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court in its 233-year history.
Ben Wallace
personDefence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia had 'failed to deliver' on its 'day one' objectives. Russia has banned British airlines from landing at its airports or crossing its airspace. UK charities have urged the Government to open its borders to the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s incursion.
Joe Biden
personKetanji Brown Jackson, 51, currently sits on DC’s federal court. If confirmed, Jackson will become the first Black woman to ever serve on the US supreme court. Biden is filling his first Supreme Court vacancy after left-leaning Justice Stephen Breyer announced in January he would step down this summer.