British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, one of the world's most successful football clubs, for around $1.6 billion. The deal will see Ratcliffe provide $200 million upon completion of the deal and a further $100 million by the end of 2024, as well as taking responsibility for the club's soccer operations. Ratcliffe's investment is a major boost for Manchester United and will help to ensure that the club can remain competitive in the future.
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Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad hostages were recently featured in a video pleading for their release, while NetBlocks reported a blackout of internet and cellphone service in parts of the southern Gaza Strip. This follows a video released by Hamas yesterday of three elderly male Israeli hostages, as the hostage situation between the two groups continues to be a complex issue.
Prince Harry has been awarded a "modest" sum of $180,000 by the High Court in London after a judge ruled that he was the victim of "extensive" phone hacking by the Mirror Group. The court ruled that Prince Harry's personal cellphone was likely hacked "to a modest extent," and that 15 out of the 33 news articles submitted as part of the trial were the product of accessing his mobile voicemail. The ruling is a reminder of the power of the press and the need to protect the privacy of individuals, as well as the importance of holding the press accountable for their actions.
A British teenager who went missing six years ago while on vacation in Spain has been found in southern France by a concerned motorist. The Toulouse National Gendarmerie confirmed his identity and he is expected to soon return to England. The teen told the driver that he had been living in an alternative community with his mother and wanted to live his own life, prompting him to leave.
The Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Russian intelligence officers for a hacking campaign against U.S. and British government agencies, contractors, and NATO members. The campaign, which began in 2016 and lasted until 2022, was aimed at gathering intelligence and influencing British politics. If convicted, the two officers could face up to 20 years in prison and the Justice Department is seeking to extradite them and seize any assets they may have in the U.S.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary in a major shakeup of the Conservative government, replacing Home Secretary Suella Braverman who was fired. This surprise move has been met with both surprise and criticism, as it is rare for a non-lawmaker to take a senior government post. Cameron's appointment is seen as a sign of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's desire to bring in experienced figures to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
An unnamed actress has accused British comedian and actor Russell Brand of sexual assault during the filming of the 2010 movie "Arthur". The accuser has filed a lawsuit against Brand, Warner Bros., and three related production companies in the New York Supreme Court, seeking unspecified damages for the alleged assault and for the studios’ alleged failure to protect her. Brand has not yet responded to the latest allegations and the case is ongoing.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of passengers of the Ruby Princess cruise, finding that Carnival and its subsidiary Princess Cruises had been negligent in their duty of care to passengers by allowing the cruise to depart in the early months of the pandemic. The ruling found that Carnival had failed to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of passengers, and that the cruise operator had been aware of the risks posed by the pandemic. The outcome of the case will be determined at a later date.