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Serena Williams
personSerena Williams was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus when she slipped. The American legend’s left ankle gave way as she tried to hit a return in just the fifth game. Williams returned and played one full game before retiring. It's the first time she's ever left the tournament in that fashion.
Boeing
organizationBoeing has won 305 orders for the 737 MAX, including 100 from Southwest. United will buy 200 Boeing Max jets and 70 planes from Europe's Airbus. The 270 narrow-body jet order is potentially worth a reported $30 billion.
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid confirmed restrictions will last a further two weeks. He took over the role following Matt Hancock's resignation on Saturday. 22,868 Covid infections in the past 24 hours, up 115 per cent on last week.
Kylian Mbappe
personFrance crashed out of Euro 2020 on penalties to Switzerland. Mario Gavranovic, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Vargas and Admir Mehmedi made no mistake from the spot as Switzerland scored all five of their spot-kicks. France will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg.
Marco Gobbetti
personMarco Gobbetti will leave at the end of the year to join Salvatore Ferragamo. Italian shoe and leather group is also badly in need of a turnaround. Burberry shares are trading at just 12 times its forward EBITDA.
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid says lifting lockdown rules will be his 'absolute priority' Matt Hancock was on pro-lockdown side of Cabinet table. But reports suggest Mr Javid is a'real lockdown sceptic'
Clarence Thomas
personJustices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito voted in the minority in the ruling against letting the two states sue the third. The two major coal mining states have sought to boost exports to prop up an industry in decline.
FTC
organizationThe lawsuit alleged the social media giant engaged in illegal anticompetitive practices. The decision is a potentially crippling blow to Washington regulators who are attempting to tamp down the power of Big Tech.
Cardi B
personCardi B won video of the year and best female hip-hop artist. Queen Latifah was honored for her illustrious career. Cardi B and Offset are expecting their second child together.
Gavin Grimm
personGavin Grimm first sued his Virginia high school in 2015 after it changed its bathroom policy. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas voted to hear the board’s appeal.
Novak Djokovic
personWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic beats wildcard Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6.2, 6 -2. Centre Court returned after a two-year absence due to coronavirus pandemic. Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets. Aryna Sabalenka beats Monica Niculescu under retractable roof.
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid was appointed as Health Secretary on Saturday night. He will lead the Covid-19 response and oversee social care reform. Mr Javid resigned as chancellor last year over a power struggle with No 10.
Thorgan Hazard
personBelgium beat Portugal 1-0 in the last 16 of the Euro 2020 tournament. Goals from Thorgan Hazard and Romelu Lukaku secured the win. The Czech Republic beat the 10-man Netherlands 2-0.
Matthijs de Ligt
personMatthijs de Ligt shown straight red card by referee Sergey Karasev. Dutch defender's dismissal leaves Frank de Boer's side without their defensive lynchpin. Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored the goals for the Czechs. Czechs will now face Denmark in the semi-finals.
Federico Chiesa
personItaly beat Austria 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley in the last 16. Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored the goals for the Azzurri. Sasa Kalajdzic pulled one back for Austria with a low header. Italy will now face either Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals.
Wales
organizationWales crashed out of Euro 2020 with a 4-0 defeat to Denmark on Saturday. Kasper Dolberg struck twice before late goals from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite capped an excellent display by the Danes. Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of the tour to South Africa with a dislocated shoulder.
Alun Wyn Jones
personConor Murray named as surprise choice to replace Alun Wyn Jones as British and Lions captain after the Welsh lock was ruled out of South Africa series with a dislocated shoulder. Jones left the field after seven minutes in the four-try win against Japan. Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar and Ken Owens all considered.
Kasper Dolberg
personDenmark beat Wales 4-0 in their Euro 2020 round of 16 clash. Kasper Dolberg scored twice with Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite also on target. Harry Wilson was sent off for Wales in the 90th minute. Denmark will face either Holland or the Czech Republic in quarter-final.
Matt Hancock
personGina Coladangelo, 43, is married to fashion tycoon Oliver Tress. She was secretly taken on as an unpaid adviser at the Department of Health last year before being made a non-executive director on a £15,000 contract. Labour Party and Liberal Democrats have called for Hancock to be fired as a result. Henry Jackson Society think tank said that 'MI5 must investigate'
George Floyd
personDerek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on all three charges of second-degree murder. Chauvin was seen on video pinning Floyd to the ground, holding his knee on his neck for approximately nine and half minutes. Comedienne Sandra Bernhard took to Twitter in response, writing: 'Should have been 40 years #GeorgeFloyd'