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CIA
organizationCIA has ruled out Russia or any other foreign power’s involvement in causing the widespread battery of medical symptoms known as "Havana Syndrome" Symptoms have included migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness.
Nick Kyrgios
personDaniil Medvedev beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the second round. Andy Murray lost to 120th-ranked Taro Daniel in straight sets. Emma Raducanu beat Danka Kovinic to reach the third round.
Spurs
organizationTottenham came from behind to beat Leicester 3-2 at the King Power Stadium. Steven Bergwijn scored twice in the space of 79 seconds deep into stoppage time. Spurs are now just eight points behind Chelsea with four games in hand.
William Wragg
personBury South MP Christian Wakeford defected to the Labour Party. He claims whips threatened to withhold funding for a new school in his constituency. Comes after William Wragg claimed Number 10 enforcers used 'blackmail' to halt a rebellion against the PM. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries sought to dismiss allegations as ‘attention seeking behaviour’ Scotland's First Minister also said Boris Johnson is ‘tarnishing the office of Prime Minister’
Vladimir Putin
personBiden said he wasn't certain of Putin's intentions – saying it may be based on 'which side of the bed he gets up on in the morning as to exactly what he’s going to do' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted about'minor incursions' in response. Russia denies it is planning an invasion and, in turn, accused the West of plotting "provocations"
Benedict XVI
personGerman law firm says former Pope Benedict XVI failed to take action in four instances. Report contradicts Benedict's long-running denial that he covered up or ignored abuse. Two of the cases involved two perpetrators who committed the abuse while Ratzinger was in office.
Taro Daniel
personAndy Murray lost 6-4,.6-4, 6- 4 to Taro Daniel at the Australian Open. The Scot had beaten the Japanese for the loss of only five games in their previous meeting in 2016. Murray admitted he will consider quitting for good if he does not improve in Grand Slams.
Joe Biden
personPresident Joe Biden said last night he was ready to break up his key spending bill and a voting rights package that were set for defeat in the Senate. The failure to unite his party to pass the two major pieces of legislation has been a humiliating body blow to Biden’s presidency. House conservatives issued a report card Thursday that gave President Biden straight "F"s for foreign policy during his first year. Just 16% think Biden's presidency has made the country more united; 43% think it's more divided.
James Heappey
personFormer Army officer said tens of thousands of people could die if Russia launches an attack on Ukraine. Around 20 '2019ers' met yesterday to discuss submitting no-confidence letters. Around half sent theirs at 8am today.
Activision Blizzard
organizationMicrosoft announced on Jan. 18, 2022, its intention to purchase video game giant Activision Blizzard. The company has been the subject of a series of sexual discrimination and harassment complaints. Wall Street believes this deal could hit a wall with regulators.
André Leon Talley
personAndré Leon Talley, 73, died on Tuesday after reportedly battling an unknown illness. At 6-feet-6 inches tall, Talley cut an imposing figure wherever he went. He introduced Michelle Obama to designer Jason Wu, who created her inaugural gown.
David Davis
personFormer SAS soldier sent shockwaves through the House of Commons today. Came just minutes after Christian Wakeford defected to Labour. Mr Wakeford sat directly behind Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader. Comes amid growing calls for the Prime Minister to quit.
Boris Johnson
personTory leader says he expects not to renew face masks rules due to expire on March 24. Comes after Covid cases dropped by another 20 per cent in a week. Tuesday marked the 13th consecutive day infections had fallen.
Morgan Stanley
organizationMorgan Stanley reported fourth-quarter profit of 9%, beating market expectations. Full-year profit as well as revenue was a record for the bank.
Donald Trump Jr.
personNew York Attorney General Letitia James accused the Trump Organization of misstating the value of several assets. James asked a court to compel Donald Trump and two of his children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., to testify under oath. Trump sued James last month, seeking to put an end to her investigation.
Brianna Kupfer
personBrianna Kupfer, 24, was stabbed to death while working in a Los Angeles furniture store. Sandra Shells, 70, was randomly attacked and punched by another homeless man. The NBA has a huge foothold in China. The CCTV there has banned NBA games from its air.
the Trump Organization
organizationLetitia James accuses Trump Organization of inflating value of assets to get loans, insurance and tax breaks. Trump's lawyers are trying to stop Ms James from questioning the former president and his children. Trump has long denied any wrongdoing, and claims the investigation is politically motivated.
Christian Wakeford
personBury South MP Christian Wakeford, 37, has defected to the Labour Party. He said he could no longer support a government that was 'out of touch' First defection from the Tories to Labour in 15 years, since Quentin Davies jumped ship.
Nick Kyrgios
personFormer world No. 13 beat British qualifier Liam Broady in straight sets. Australian blasted 16 aces in the first two sets going up 6-4,6-4. Kyrgios quarantined at close friend and fellow player Matt Reid's home. He will play second seed Daniil Medvedev in a blockbuster clash on Rod Laver Arena.
Activision Blizzard
organizationUS giant will pay £50.6bn for California-based Activision Blizzard. It will make it the world’s third-largest computer games firm behind Sony and Tencent. Call of Duty has been the best-selling video game franchise in tracked dollar sales for 13 straight years. Microsoft would offer as many Activision Blizzard products as they can within the Xbox and PC Games Pass.