Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman of INEOS, has purchased a 25% stake in Manchester United for around £1.3 billion ($1.6bn) and plans to invest an additional $300 million into the club. Ratcliffe will also take on responsibility for football operations at United. The deal aims to drive further improvement at the club and enable future investment into Old Trafford.
One man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida. The incident was initially reported as an active shooter scenario but was later determined to be a targeted act of violence.
The U.S. Department of Defense has verified that a drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer, criticized the reported call made by former President Trump and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to two Michigan canvassers after the 2020 election, calling it 'corrupt.' Conway expressed his disapproval of the call on MSNBC, calling it the 'sleaziest thing ever' and saying that if his former political party had any decency, McDaniel would be removed from her position. The call, in which Trump reportedly pressured the canvassers not to sign the certification of the election results, was recorded and obtained by The Detroit News.
Yemenis express concern over the possibility of a new conflict following Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Former President Donald Trump allegedly urged two local Michigan Republicans not to sign the Wayne County certification for the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings of a phone call reviewed by The Detroit News.
The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate. Despite Israeli criticism, the resolution aims to allow safe and expanded humanitarian access to the region. The U.S., Israel's main ally, abstained from the vote after language changes were made. The resolution no longer calls for a ceasefire, but instead focuses on creating conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities. Israel has vowed to continue its offensive until all hostages are released and Hamas is destroyed.
Vin Diesel, known for his role in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, is facing allegations of sexual battery made by his former assistant.