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Hamas
organizationThree Israeli citizens have now died in the latest round of conflict in Gaza. Hamas has threatened to launch more intense strikes against Israeli towns and cities unless Israel withdraws all of its forces from al-Aqsa mosque. Amnesty International says Israel is using "abusive and wanton force" against protesters.
Russell Westbrook
personRussell Westbrook recorded his 182nd career triple-double. The Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Trae Young scored 36 points and John Collins added 28 for the Hawks.
HFPA
organizationWarnerMedia joins Netflix and Amazon in cutting off ties with the HFPA. The move puts in doubt the viability of one of Hollywood's oldest and most-watched award shows.
Colonial Pipeline
organizationColonial Pipeline shut down operations late Friday after a ransomware attack. Experts believe the cyberextortion attack was carried out by an outfit called DarkSide. Fuel prices are likely to hit $3 per gallon ahead of Memorial Day travel.
NBC
organizationNBC dropped its broadcast of the Golden Globes ceremony in 2022 after a Hollywood backlash. Tom Cruise joined a revolt led by streaming platforms and studios. Decision came despite a plan approved last week by the small Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
organizationNBC has pulled out of airing the Golden Globe Awards in 2022. The network cited the need for ‘meaningful reform’ by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The HFPA has faced heavy scrutiny for months over alleged diversity and ethical failings.
Boris Johnson
personEngland will further ease COVID restrictions from May 17. Indoor drinks and meals will be allowed for groups of up to six or two households. Football fans will be able to attend games again from next week. The limit on outdoor gatherings will be increased from six to 30.
Hamas
organizationIsraeli lawmakers in the parliament, formally known as the Knesset, have cancelled their session. Jewish worshippers at the Western Wall have also been escorted from the area due to rocket fire and clashes. Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Monday.
Elon Musk
personTesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk made his TV comedy debut on "Saturday Night Live" His off-the-cuff comments cratered the soaring price of the crypto asset Dogecoin. Robinhood, the online trading platform for buying and selling stock and cryptocurrency, suffered outages during Musk's appearance.
Angela Rayner
personLabour lost Durham council and the Hartlepool by-election. John McDonnell blasted sacking of Angela Rayner as'scapegoating' Starmer to undertake Labour reshuffle as criticism continues over Rayner sacking.
Billy Joe Saunders
personBilly Joe Saunders lost his WBO super-middleweight title to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Canelo stopped Saunders in the ninth round with a devastating uppercut. It was the first loss in 31 fights for the 31-year-old Brit.
SNP
organizationSNP and Scottish Greens have won a total of 68 seats in Holyrood. Kaukab Stewart, Scotland's first female ethnic minorty MSP, won in Glasgow Kelvin. SNP on course to secure a fourth term in power in Scotland. But it could still be blocked from an outright majority by the Tories.
Bundesliga
organizationBayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champions for the ninth year in a row. Result leaves Bayern seven points clear of RB, who only have six points left to play for. Julian Nagelsmann will take over from Hansi Flick as Bayern head coach next season.
Colonial Pipeline
organizationColonial Pipeline, the largest refined products pipeline company in the US, says it has experienced a major cyber-attack. Colonial did not provide any further information about the attack and did not say when pipeline operations would be resumed.
Bayern Munich
organizationBayern Munich clinch record-extending ninth consecutive Bundesliga title. RB Leipzig's 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund keeps Bavarians seven points clear. Bayern have won 30 Bundesliga titles since the introduction of the top division in 1963. Julian Nagelsmann will take over from Hansi Flick as Bayern head coach next season.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City lost 2-1 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash. City needs one win from its remaining three games to clinch a third title in four seasons. City could win title this weekend if United lose at Aston Villa on Sunday. Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
Jill Mortimer
personConservative Jill Mortimer beats Labour’s candidate by 15,529 votes to 8,589. It is the biggest swing of votes to the governing party at a by-election since World War Two. Mortimer will be the first Conservative MP from the area since 1974.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
personThe announcement marks a sharp turnabout for the city’s second Black woman executive. Bottoms rose to national prominence in 2020, endorsing Joe Biden early in the presidential election cycle. She was among those President Biden considered as a possible running mate.
the Labour Party
organizationTory candidate Jill Mortimer wins Hartlepool by-election by 15,529 votes to Labour's 8,589. Labour also lost control of Harlow, Rossendale and Sheffield councils. Labour lost seats on seven of the first dozen councils to declare.
Labour
organizationLabour lost Hartlepool for the first time since it was created in a parallel byelection. Tories won 15,529 votes, with Labour recording 8,589, according to official results. Conservatives gained control of Dudley, Nuneaton and Bedworth councils.