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Senate
organizationSenate to vote on whether to advance House-passed spending bill. At least eight Democrats prepared to support advancing the funding measure. The bill would prohibit federal agencies from firing employees.
BBC News
organizationUS president threatened legal action against BBC over Panorama episode. Director-general Tim Davie and head of BBC News resigned over the episode. Critics say it removed a section where the US president said he wanted supporters to demonstrate peacefully.
Tim Davie
personBBC embroiled in spate of allegations that it had failed to maintain political neutrality in its reporting. Follows criticism of the Panorama documentary "Trump: A Second Chance?", which aired the week before last year's US election.
Elon Musk
personThe proposal was approved with over 75% support. Musk's approved pay package is roughly 18 times the size of his contested 2018 package - then valued at $56 billion. His current net worth stands at about $460 billion.
Tesla
organizationOver 75% of Tesla shareholders voted in favour of the pay package. The move by the Rivian board shows that the Tesla plan for Musk could become a model for companies.
FAA
organizationFAA orders 10% reduction in takeoffs and landings at 40 U.S. airports. Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles are among those affected. Reduction is because of a shortage of air traffic controllers due to government shutdown.
FAA
organizationFAA announced plans to cut flights by as much as 10% starting Friday. Air traffic controllers are now in their second week of not getting paid due to the government shutdown. President Trump partially blames the shutdown for Republican losses in 2025 elections.
Jack Ciattarelli
personDemocratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill is projected to defeat Republican former legislator Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey. Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is expected to overcome Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill
personDemocratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill joined fellow Democrat Abigail Spanberger in capturing a governorship on Tuesday, as Spanberger cruised to victory in Virginia's gubernatorial race.
Zohran Mamdani
personZohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race. He defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Turnout surged past 2 million voters, the highest level of participation in the city's municipal elections since 1969.
Andrew Cuomo
personZohran Mamdani received 50.3% of the votes, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo garnered 41.6% with 88% of vote counted. Donald Trump had backed Mr Cuomo and threatened to cut federal funding to New York. More than 2 million New Yorkers voted for the first time since 1969.
Abigail Spanberger
personDemocrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker, won the New York City mayoral race. Mikie Sherrill, 53, easily overcame Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey.
UPS
organizationUPS Flight 2976 crashed and exploded at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The Honolulu-bound plane caught fire and subsequently ploughed into at least two nearby businesses. At least seven people were killed in the crash, including three crew members. 11 other people were injured, with officials warning the death toll could rise.
Rahul Gandhi
personRahul Gandhi claims 25 Lakh Fake Votes, 'Brazilian model' Voted 22 times in Haryana. Claims 25 lakh fake votes, about 12 per cent of the state's electorate. Kiren Rijiju alleged that Rahul Gandhi “is in collusion with anti-India forces’
Jonathan Bailey
personWicked and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is the first openly gay man to win the award. Bailey takes the mantle from The Office and Jack Ryan star John Krasinski, who was the 2024 selection.
Harmanpreet Kaur
personIndia defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Deepti Sharma took a five-wicket haul while Shafali Verma's all-round show helped the hosts restrict the opposition to 246 all out in 45.3 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian captain and 11th overall to win a ICC Women's World Cup.
Letitia James
personThe indictment centers on her purchase of a home in Norfolk. Prosecutors allege she falsely claimed it as a second residence to secure better loan terms.
Benjamin Netanyahu
personUS President Donald Trump confirms Israel and Hamas have formally signed off on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a "diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel"
Narendra Modi
personPM Narendra Modi welcomes agreement on first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia. Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners. Modi warmly greeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai, marking Starmer's inaugural visit to India.
Keir Starmer
personStarmer is in the financial capital of Mumbai on a two-day visit to India. He is joined by more than 100 leaders. University of Lancaster and University of Surrey have received the nod to set up campuses in India.