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Ellie Smith
personCleo Smith, 4, was found alive and well in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She had been missing from her parents' tent at Blowholes campsite, 74km away, on October 16. A 36-year-old man - who was not in the home when it was raided - has been arrested in connection with Cleo's abduction. Police were tipped off to the address after neighbours spotted the suspect buying nappies.
Eric Adams
personEric Adams, 61, is a former captain in the New York Police Department and Brooklyn borough president. The victory marks just the second time in history that New Yorkers have elected a Black mayor. The 61-year-old Adams takes over in January from Democrat Bill de Blasio.
Henry Ruggs III
personNFL star Henry Ruggs III was driving 251km/h seconds before allegedly causing a fiery car crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead. The former Las Vegas Raiders receiver was cut by the football team on Wednesday and is facing felony driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The victim who perished in the fatal crash has been identified as Tina O Tintor, 23, a woman and her dog.
GOP
organizationEvery Republican House incumbent won reelection, including eight whose seats were uncontested. Republicans gained in every county, usually by 10 points or more on margin. White working-class is now solidly Republican.
Pfizer
organizationPfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children aged 5-11. Move hailed by President Joe Biden as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic. Pfizer over the weekend began shipping millions of the pediatric shots to states.
Michel Platini
personFormer FIFA officials could be jailed for several years if found guilty. Case was opened in September 2015 and ousted Blatter ahead of schedule. It also ended then-UEFA president Platini’s campaign to succeed his former mentor.
Kyle Rittenhouse
personKyle Rittenhouse, now 18, faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. He is accused of fatally shooting two people during a racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The then-17-year-old travelled from his home in Illinois saying he wanted to help protect businesses from rioters.
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationKansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Chiefs. Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left.
Spurs
organizationTottenham have confirmed the capture of Antonio Conte on an initial 18-month contract. Spurs sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday morning following a poor run of form, with Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester United proving the tipping point. Conte will address his squad before their afternoon training session. Harry Redknapp believes the Italian will be backed in January transfer window.
Sepp Blatter
personProsecutors investigating payment of 2m Swiss francs (about £1.35m) for six years. Case from September 2015 ousted Blatter ahead of schedule as Fifa president. It also ended then-Uefa president Platini’s campaign to succeed Blatter. Both men have denied any wrongdoing.
Tottenham
organizationTottenham are set to announce Antonio Conte as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss will take over from Mauricio Pochettino. Nuno Espirito Santo was relieved of his duties on Monday morning. Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League.
Unai Emery
personNewcastle have launched a £5million bid to lure Unai Emery away from Villarreal. The Spaniard is the favourite to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. There is still work to do on a deal, with Emery's contract due to run until the summer of 2023.
Verry Elleegant
personVerry Elleegant beats Incentivise to win the 2021 Melbourne Cup. It is Chris Waller's first win in the nation's greatest race. UK-trained stayer Spanish Mission took the minor placing.
Karine Elharrar
personKarine Elharrar, who has muscular dystrophy, was left waiting for two hours. She was eventually offered a shuttle transport to the summit area, but the shuttle was not wheelchair-accessible. UK foreign office minister said he was 'deeply disappointed and frustrated'
Antonio Conte
personTottenham confirm Antonio Conte as their new manager on £13m, 18-month deal - with the option of another year. Italian expected to take training on Tuesday as he replaces Nuno Espirito Santo. Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has been sacked by the club.
Champions League
organizationChelsea beat Malmo 1-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Callum Hudson-Odoi provided a superb cross for Hakim Ziyech's goal. Juventus booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 4-2 win over Zenit St Petersburg. Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in his 100th Champions League appearance. Barcelona moved into second place on six after beating Dynamo Kiev.
Cleo Smith
personFour-year-old Cleo Smith has been found 'alive and well' in a house in Carnarvon. Police broke into a locked house in the coastal town about 1am on Wednesday. A man has been taken into custody over the incident. Cleo had been missing since 16 October after disappearing from a campsite. Her disappearance triggered a massive search throughout the region.
Jos Buttler
personEngland beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs in T20 World Cup quarter-final. Jos Buttler scores unbeaten 101 off 67 balls to set up win. Captain Eoin Morgan calls it "one of Buttler's best ever in an England shirt"
Nuno Espirito Santo
personNuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. The club confirmed the news with a short statement on Monday morning. The 47-year-old was sacked following Saturday's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United. Spurs have not yet announced a replacement.
American Airlines
organizationOn Sunday alone, 850 flights were cancelled, more than 16 percent of that day's fleet total. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said the alleged attack was one of the worst cases of unruly behavior the airline has ever witnessed.