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Vladimir Putin
personVladimir Putin gave his first interview with a Western media figure since invading Ukraine. It was with Tucker Carlson, who has long been more sympathetic to Putin than most of the US media. President Vladimir Putin is set to secure another six-year term in the March 15-17 contest.
Keir Starmer
personPM made comments in presence of murdered transgender Brianna Ghey's mother. Comments sparked outrage with MPs shouting "shame" and calling for his resignation. Sunak has not apologised for comments, which have been described as ‘degrading’ and ‘dehumanising'
Tucker Carlson
personSeveral MEPs have called for a travel ban on the X host. The former Fox News host was spotted in Moscow last weekend. It will be Putin's first interview with a Western journalist since 2022.
Nikki Haley
personHaley finished behind ballots marked 'none of these candidates' by supporters of Donald Trump. Trump will secure all of Nevada's delegates in a separate caucus vote on Thursday, as he moves closer to clinching the nomination.
GOP
organizationAn impeachment vote brought by House Republicans failed in a 214-216 vote. A $17 billion aid package to Israel also fell short of the two-thirds majority it needed. The Senate is set to take a key vote Wednesday afternoon on a long-anticipated border security deal.
House
organizationThe GOP-led House failed in a bid to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday evening. The motion was rejected in a 214-216 vote, with four Republicans crossing the aisle to join the Democrats. The House also failed to push through a standalone bill to provide aid to Israel amid its conflict with Hamas.
Homeland Security
organizationHouse Speaker Mike Johnson's big push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed spectacularly. Minutes later, a Republican bill to send U.S. aid to Israel went down in flames due to bipartisan opposition. A border security package instantly collapsed in the Senate.
Jack Sweeney
personJack Sweeney uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and celebrities. Swift's camp hit him with a cease-and-desist letter that blamed his automated tracking of her private jet for tipping off stalkers.
Keir Starmer
personPrime Minister accused Sir Keir Starmer of having difficulty in ‘defining a woman’ Comments prompted an immediate backlash, but Mr Sunak has refused to apologise. Mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey sat in gallery for PMQs.
Alejandro Mayorkas
personHouse Republicans failed to coalesce behind an impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The vote was 214-216, with three GOP lawmakers breaking ranks and voting against the measure. Not since 1876 has a Cabinet secretary faced impeachment charges.
Phil Foden
personManchester City beat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick to move City back into second place. City are two points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.
Charles III
personBuckingham Palace confirmed King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. He has been advised to step back from public duties. Charles became king in September 2022 when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died.
Jennifer Crumbley
personJennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting carried out by their child. She failed to tell school officials that the family had a new 9mm handgun. Her 17-year-old son Ethan is serving a life sentence for the November 30, 2021 shooting at Oxford High School which left four students dead.
Senate
organizationSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declared the $118 billion border bill dead just two days after the deal was reached. House Speaker Mike Johnson immediately deemed it 'dead on arrival' and at least 22 Republicans in the Senate were expected to vote against the massive bill. Nearly half of the Senate Republican caucus has publicly opposed the bill.
Christian Horner
personGeri Halliwell in 'floods of tears' as husband accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' Red Bull Austria confirmed a probe was ongoing today. Independent lawyer appointed to examine allegations made by female colleague.
Charles
personBuckingham Palace announced the news yesterday (Monday, February 5) It is the third medical blow to the royals since the start of 2024. Towie star posted a video of herself meeting the King.
Charles III
personBuckingham Palace confirms King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. Prince Harry is said to be on his way to the UK to be by his side. US President Joe Biden said he is 'concerned' about the King's diagnosis.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
organizationAlaska Airlines expects a $150 million hit from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding. The reported production fault involved a spacing problem in holes drilled into a window frame. The problem was discovered by an employee of the supplier of fuselages.
Buckingham Palace
organizationThe disease, which is not prostate cancer, was discovered while the King was being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate. He has been advised to withdraw from public duties, but will continue to do official business. Sources close to Harry have said that he is flying home to be by his father's side.
Phil Foden
personManchester City beat Brentford 3-1 at the Community Stadium. Phil Foden bagged a hat-trick, with assists from Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland. The tally of 45 goals scored is the highest ever amount amassed during a 10-game Premier League matchweek.