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Caroline Nokes
personCaroline Nokes, 49, has accused Stanley Johnson, 81, of'smacking her on the bum' Ms Nokes claims the incident occurred at the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool in 2003 when she was 31 and the former MEP was 63. Ailbhe Rea, a journalist for the New Statesman magazine, accused Mr Johnson of having "groped" her at the 2019 Tory conference.
Pfizer
organizationThe company’s filing comes as new infections are rising once again. Pfizer announced earlier this month that its experimental pill, which will be sold under the brand name Paxlovid, reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by 89 percent. The Food and Drug Administration is already reviewing a competing pill from Merck.
Azeem Rafiq
personFormer Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq tells British parliamentary committee of "inhuman" treatment at the cricket club. Pakistan-born player says he was a victim of "racial harassment and bullying" Yorkshire apologised but said they would take no disciplinary action against any staff.
Danny Fenster
personDanny Fenster, an American journalist who was sentenced to 11 years’ hard labor for his reporting on Myanmar’s bloody military coup, has been freed. On Friday, Fenster was convicted by the regime on charges of spreading false or inflammatory information, contacting illegal organizations, and violating immigration regulations. On Monday, his release was secured by former U.S. Ambassador and hostage negotiator Bill Richardson.
Dean Smith
personDean Smith has been appointed as the new Norwich head coach. The former Aston Villa boss has signed a two-and-a-half year deal. Craig Shakespeare, who worked with Smith at Villa Park, will join him as his assistant.
the Seattle Seahawks
organizationSeahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was ejected from Sunday's game. He got into an altercation late in the game with defensive back Henry Black. The Seahawks lost the game 17-0.
Harry Kane
personEngland beat San Marino 10-0 to top Group I of European qualifying. Gareth Southgate's side have now qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history. Harry Kane scored four goals in the rout of the world’s lowest-ranked side.
Alex Jones
personThe cases were brought against him by the families of children killed at Sandy Hook. Jones has repeatedly and wrongly claimed the shooting was a hoax. 20 children and six school employees were shot dead at the school.
Ezra Blount
personEzra Blount succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, his family said. He had been on life support after he was trampled at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston on Nov. 5. The child incurred severe damage to his brain, kidney, and liver.
Cam Newton
personThe Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-10 on Sunday. It was Cam Newton's first game since signing a one-year contract with the Panthers. He ran for a touchdown and threw for another in his first game back.
Steve Bannon
personBannon, 67, surrendered to officials at the FBI's Washington DC field office. He now faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 (£74,429) fine. The indictment stems from his refusal to cooperate with the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot. Both counts carry a minimum sentence of 30 days and a maximum of one year in jail.
Adele
personAdele has opened up about her blossoming relationship with Rich Paul. Said it's the first time she's 'loved myself and been open to loving someone else' Adele and Rich have been together since spring.
Buckingham Palace
organizationBuckingham Palace said the monarch was "disappointed" to miss the event. It had previously said it was the Queen's "firm intention" to attend the service. Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Princess Royal will still attend.
Mitchell Marsh
personAustralia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. It was Australia's first T20 triumph in their storied cricket history. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh were named player-of-the-tournament.
Lewis Hamilton
personLewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix from 10th on the grid. Valtteri Bottas was second with Max Verstappen third and Sergio Pérez fourth. Mercedes move 11 points clear of Red Bull in the constructors' standings.
Ben Roethlisberger
personBen Roethlisberger has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The 39-year-old has completed 64.5% of his passes this season. Backup Mason Rudolph is expected to get his first start of the season.
Christian Pulisic
personChristian Pulisic and Weston McKennie score as USMNT beat Mexico 1-0. Victory puts US top of Concacaf qualifying table. Miles Robinson sent off for second booking in final minutes.
Britney Spears
personBritney Spears had been fighting to end the legal arrangement she was placed under in 2008 amid substance abuse and mental health issues. Her father established the conservatorship, at first on a temporary basis, in February 2008. Spears' father Jamie was officially suspended as conservator of her estate in September.
Max Verstappen
personRed Bull's Max Verstappen fined 50,000 euros (£42,681) for touching rival Lewis Hamilton’s car following the conclusion of qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The FIA announced its verdict four hours after calling Verst Appen to the stewards’ office in the Interlagos paddock. Hamilton had already been hit with a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's main event after the engine was changed on his Mercedes.
Danny Fenster
personDanny Fenster is the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, one of the country's top independent news sites. He was arrested trying to leave the country months after the army seized power on Feb. 1. Fenster still facing additional terrorism and treason charges under which he could receive up to life in prison.