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Paris Saint-Germain
organizationLionel Messi scores his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in 2-0 win. Idrissa Gueye and Kylian Mbappe also on target at Parc des Princes. PSG tops Group A with four points, while City is third with three points.
SPD
organizationThe Social Democrats (SPD) secured 25.7% of the vote, ahead of 24.1% for Merkel's CDU/CSU conservative bloc. The Greens came in at 14.8% and the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) were on 11.5%. Franziska Giffey will become the first female mayor of the German capital.
Facebook announced Monday that it is “pausing’ the development of Instagram Kids. The app was designed for tweens between 10 and 12 years old. Move comes amid criticism that the app can be harmful to teens.
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said the project had leaked before concrete plans were ready and meant the company was unable to properly address concerns raised in some quarters. Decision comes as Facebook grapples with the fallout of a series of withering Wall Street Journal reports.
Aaron Rodgers
personMason Crosby hit a 51-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Green Bay Packers to a 30-28 win over the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco took a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left when Jimmy Garoppolo found Kyle Juszczyk with a 12-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Rodgers set up Crosby's winning field goal with 25- and 17-yard completions to Davante Adams.
Angela Merkel
personSocial Democrats have secured 25.7% of the votes in the country, according to results revealed by the electoral commission. Angela Merkel's conservative bloc has gained only 24.1% of votes - its worst result since the 1949 election. Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz is poised to become the next chancellor.
Liz Cheney
personRep. Liz Cheney said she was wrong to have opposed same-sex marriage in 2013. Wyoming representative said she remained anti-abortion, pro-guns, against Obamacare, and pro-waterboarding. House will begin debate Monday on Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
Champions League
organizationManchester City take on Paris St-Germain in Champions League on Tuesday. Lionel Messi is set to be included in PSG's squad to face City. Marco Verratti could return after a knee problem. Manchester City beat PSG in the Champions League semi-final last season.
Olaf Scholz
personCenter-left Social Democrats (SPD) outperformed the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) 25.7% to 24.1% in parliamentary elections. Olaf Scholz is racing against the clock to kick off negotiations with the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP)
Greens
organizationThe Greens secured their best score ever in a federal election, coming in third. The CDU has ended up with their worst performance of the post-war period. At 10.5% nationally, the far-right vote is worryingly high in some areas.
R. Kelly
personGloria Allred, the women's rights attorney who represented several accusers in the case against R. Kelly, said Kelly is "the worst" of all the predators she has pursued in her career. An attorney for Kelly said they are considering filing an appeal and are disappointed in the verdict. Sentencing in New York is scheduled for May 4.
Robert Sylvester Kelly
personThe charges were based on an argument that Kelly's entourage of managers and aides amounted to a criminal enterprise. A jury of seven men and five women reached the verdict after nine hours of deliberation and a six-week long trial featuring lurid testimony.
Lewis Hamilton
personLewis Hamilton becomes the first Formula One driver to win 100 races. The Mercedes star overtook compatriot Lando Norris at the end of the race. Title rival Max Verstappen finished second after starting in last place.
Oleksandr Usyk
personAnthony Joshua lost by unanimous decision to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed Joshua is already focused on a rematch. The rematch is expected to take place in February or March 2021. Joshua vows to fight Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder or anyone else.
Anthony Joshua
personOleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. Joshua was outpointed by the Ukrainian by scores of 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113. The 31-year-old lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts for the second time in his career. A rematch clause will give Joshua the chance to reclaim his titles.
Amtrak
organizationAt least 54 Facebook profiles belonging to 39 entities have been flagged as extremist. Amtrak train was travelling from Montana, US to Seattle, US on Saturday. Eight carriages derailed as it travelled near the town of Joplin.
Angela Rayner
personLabour leader says he would not nationalise the 'Big Six' energy companies. Calls for a "mature, respectful debate" about transgender rights. Says he will talk to Angela Rayner about her'scum' comments.
Bukayo Saka
personArsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the north London derby on Sunday. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka secured the win for the Gunners. Son-Heung Min scored a late consolation goal for the visitors. Result leaves Arsenal and Tottenham level on nine points after six games.
Tottenham Hotspur
organizationTottenham Hotspur were thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal in the Premier League. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka. Tottenham has now lost three in a row in the league after opening with trio of successes.
Emile Smith Rowe
personArsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the north London derby on Sunday. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka secured the win for the Gunners. Tottenham's Son Heung-min pulled a goal back with 10 minutes remaining.