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Charles Michel
person5,926 coronavirus cases and 190 deaths as second wave continues to shrink. Infections are down 7 per cent week-on-week, even though hundreds of thousands of extra Covid tests were carried out over the past two days. Britain has vaccinated 34.37 people per 100, while EU nations have managed just 9.11.
ITV
organizationITV shares fell 5% on Wednesday, which analysts attributed partly to his departure. Morgan said he 'didn't believe a word' Meghan said live on air Monday morning sparking more than 41,000 viewer complaints to watchdog Ofcom. ITV's stock fell 3.8 per cent, or 4.8p, to 121.55p yesterday.
Congress
organizationThe House is expected to give final passage to the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill this morning. Passage of the bill will mark the first major legislative achievement of the new administration and a Congress that is now under full Democratic control. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development projects the U.S. economy will grow by 6.5%.
Kremlin internet watchdog Roskomnadzor said it had slowed down Twitter’s ability to function in Russia because of its failure to delete illegal content. Critics are convinced the measures were taken after mass demonstrations in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny were organised on social media.
Juventus
organizationPorto beat Juventus 2-1 on aggregate to reach Champions League quarterfinals. Federico Chiesa and Adrien Rabiot scored in the second leg in Turin. Mehdi Taremi was sent off for Juventus for kicking the ball away. Sergio Oliveira struck a low hard free-kick through Ronaldo's legs in extra-time.
Piers Morgan
personITV confirm Piers Morgan will not return to Good Morning Britain. Follows backlash over his comments about Meghan Markle. GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode. Buckingham Palace said allegations of racism made by Prince Harry and Meghan were "concerning" Piers stormed off during a heated chat with Alex Beresford.
Meghan
personThomas Markle appeared live on British TV to make things worse. He dismissed his daughter's allegation that a royal family member expressed concern about how dark her unborn baby's skin would be. Thomas also said he was upset to hear Meghan talk about her suicidal thoughts. BLM co-founder Opal Tometi calls for a BOYCOTT of the Royal Family. Piers Morgan quits "Good Morning Britain" after comments about Meghan.
Thomas Markle
personThomas Markle said he did lie to his daughter about working with the press. He said he has not spoken to her since before her wedding to Prince Harry. Described his son-in-law as'snotty' and said he's never dressed like Hitler. Denied that he had 'betrayed' his daughter in her bombshell Oprah interview. Said he's apologised '100 times' for doing a deal with a paparazzi photographer.
Dak Prescott
personDak Prescott agreed to a long-deserved extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday evening. The four-year pact will pay him $160 million with a maximum value of $164 million. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract a year ago, with Prescott wanting four years and the Cowboys five.
Alex Beresford
personPiers Morgan walked off Good Morning Britain after row with co-host. Alex Beresford called his behaviour 'pathetic' and 'diabolical' Pair were discussing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview. Susanna Reid sent the breakfast programme to a break as atmosphere turned sour.
GMB
organizationITV confirm Piers Morgan will not return to Good Morning Britain. Follows backlash over his comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode. Piers stormed off set on Tuesday after being called out by co-star Alex Beresford.
ITV
organizationPiers stormed off during a heated chat with Alex Beresford on Good Morning Britain. Tina Knowles shared the footage on her Instagram page, stating that the host was ‘showing his true colours’ GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode.
Harry
personBuckingham Palace says family is "saddened" to learn of struggles. Statement is the first comment by the palace following the two-hour television interview. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex alleged that Meghan had experienced racism and callous treatment.
Bryson DeChambeau
personBryson DeChambeau won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot. The US Open champion finished on 11 under after a final round of 71. England's Lee Westwood finished a further two shots behind in third.
Oprah Winfrey
personDuchess of Sussex told Oprah she 'didn't want to be alive anymore' Said she considered ending her life believing it 'was better for everyone' Claims Buckingham Palace HR department ignored her plea for help. Also sensationally claimed a relative of Harry asked him 'how dark' their unborn child would be.
Oprah Winfrey
personOprah interviewed Harry and Meghan in a recorded two-hour special that was broadcast on CBS. Sunday’s special averaged over 17 million viewers — triple what the Golden Globes did last week. Oprah once again navigated each topic with confidence and didn't let questions go unsettled.
Prince Harry
personDuke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to Oprah Winfrey. They claimed there were concerns about the colour of their baby's skin. Also sensationally claimed a relative of Harry asked him 'how dark' their unborn child would be with the Duchess claiming Archie being mixed-race was a 'problem' Prince Harry said he felt 'trapped' in the royal family.
Prince Harry
personDuke and Duchess of Sussex gave two-hour interview to Oprah. Meghan revealed that she and Harry were technically married a few days before the ceremony. Harry said the couple left because of a 'lack of support and lack of understanding' from his family.
Prince Charles
personBuckingham Palace was not informed about the couple’s decision to do the interview before it was first announced last month. Staff stayed up until 3am to watch the interview via video link live from the US. Duchess claimed Harry was asked by a close relative 'how dark' their unborn baby would be.
Roy Blunt
personMissouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt announced Monday that he wouldn't run for re-election in 2022. Blunt, 71, has served in the Senate since 2011 and in the House of Representatives previously. He is the fifth Republican to announce his plans to leave the upper chamber.