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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.
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.
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'
Simona Halep
personSimona Halep has pulled out of Wimbledon with a calf injury. The Romanian picked up the injury at May's Italian Open and was subsequently ruled out of the French Open. Halep will be replaced as second seed by Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.
Derek Chauvin
personJudge rejects former Officer Derek Chauvin's bid for a new trial in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin is likely to face at least 25 years in jail for murdering George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Video of Chauvin kneeling on the neck of Floyd caused outrage.
Nike
organizationThe S&P 500 hit a record high on Friday, lifted by Nike and several banks. weaker-than-expected inflation data eased worries about a sudden tapering in stimulus. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc is today’s fourth Top Short.
FAA
organizationThe FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee put forth the recommendations in a report released Wednesday. The recommendations mirror changes already put in place by other agencies, like NASA, which in 2006 updated terms in the space program.
Matt Hancock
personBritish media has leaked a photo of Hancock kissing his the aide in his office. Labour Party MP Annaliese Dodds has called on Hancock to resign. The Sun newspaper published a security camera image obtained from a whistleblower.
Britney Spears
personBritney Spears calls 13-year-long conservatorship stupid and abusive. Singer says she is traumatized and angry and wants her life back. Spears also detailed that she wants to get married and have a baby with her current boyfriend Sam Asghari.
Britney Spears
personFormer couple dated between 1998 and 2002. Spears spoke about her "abusive" conservatorship for the first time in 13 years. Britney referenced Paris Hilton's boarding school abuse claims in court.
Microsoft
organizationMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke at the end of a presentation of Windows 11. Firm confirmed Windows 11 would include redesigned start menu and store. It will also be able to run Android apps accessible through the Amazon store.
Nancy Pelosi
personHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces creation of new committee to probe Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol. Move comes after Senate Republicans blocked a bill to establish a bipartisan commission into the attack. Republicans blocked naming an independent commission to conduct the probe.
Rudy Giuliani
personRudy Giuliani's law license in New York state was suspended on Thursday. A state appeals court found he had lied in arguing that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from his client, former U.S. President Donald Trump. The ruling will prevent Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.
Angela Merkel
personGermany has inferior jabs roll-out and higher daily death rate. Calls for a 14 day mandatory quarantine period for travellers from Great Britain. UK currently requires 10-day isolation on return from all EU destinations.
Cristiano Ronaldo
personCristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 2-2 draw against France. The 36-year-old now has 109 goals in 176 games for Portugal, surpassing Iran's Ali Daei. Portugal face Belgium in the last 16 of the tournament on Sunday.
Derek Chauvin
personDerek Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for the May 2020 killing in Minneapolis. Prosecutors have requested a 30-year sentence while defense lawyers are asking for a sentence of probation and time served. Chauvin killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes.
Apple Daily
organizationClosure comes after offices raided, five executives arrested. Company-linked assets worth HK$18m ($2.3m; £1.64m) were later frozen. Police cited more than 30 articles published by the paper as evidence of an alleged conspiracy to impose foreign sanctions.
Britney Spears
personBritney Spears has been under a legal guardianship since 2008. Her father Jamie and other legal guardians manage her financial and personal life. Spears said the arrangement is "abusive" and prevents her from living a "full life"
Bukayo Saka
personEngland beat the Czech Republic 1-0 in their Euro 2020 Group D clash. Raheem Sterling scored the only goal of the game in the first half. Bukayo Saka was named star of the match by UEFA.
Harrison Ford
personHarrison Ford suffered a shoulder injury while rehearsing a fight scene. The Hollywood star has returned to the role of the all-action archaeologist at the age of 78. Indiana Jones 5 is set for release in cinemas on July 28, 2022.