Sir Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon and member of the 1966 World Cup-winning team, passed away at the age of 86. He was the leading scorer for both Manchester United and England for over 40 years and survived the Munich air disaster in 1958. His career was marked by sportsmanship, integrity, and outstanding football qualities, and he was remembered by Manchester United as a hero to millions. Geoff Hurst is now the only living member of the 1966 England team, and Charlton's family released a statement saying he died surrounded by his family.
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This morning, Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, launched a coordinated attack on southern Israel, resulting in the taking of Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage in Gaza. International condemnation has followed, with calls for the immediate release of the hostages. The attack has highlighted the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and news sources from Israel are providing updates on the situation.
Julia Ormond has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 1995. The lawsuit, filed in New York state Supreme Court, alleges that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him after what she thought would be a business meeting. Ormond is seeking a level of personal closure by holding Weinstein accountable for his actions and the depth of its harms, joining other actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan in the legal action against Weinstein.
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Tom Brady, retired NFL legend, has taken on a new role as co-owner and chairman of the advisory board of English soccer team Birmingham City. Brady will join hedge fund manager Tom Wagner as a minority owner and will work directly with the club's leadership team. His involvement with the team could help them reach the top division of English soccer once again.
A U.S. national has been detained by North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea, according to the United Nations. The individual crossed the Military Demarcation Line without authorization and is currently in North Korean custody. The United States has not yet commented on the incident and it is unclear why the individual crossed the border or what the consequences might be.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is continuing their search for missing hiker Julian Sands, an English actor known for his roles in "The Killing Fields" and "Room with a View," who was reported missing in January. This past weekend's search was the most extensive yet, with over 80 personnel and two helicopters and drone crews, but yielded no results. The search will continue in a limited capacity and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta has denied allegations of emotional and sexual abuse made against him by musician María Elena Ríos, which have sparked a larger conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault and abuse of power in the entertainment industry. Huerta characterized the accusations as “false and completely unsubstantiated” and said that the relationship between himself and Ríos began as a friendship and was consensual. He added that after it ended, Ríos began to misrepresent their relationship.