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Lam announces tighter social-distancing and travel measures as the Omicron variant creates renewed concern over community transmission in Hong Kong.
Alikhan Smailov becomes acting Prime Minister after Mamin resigns
Mamin's government resigns during nationwide unrest
Smailov is appointed Prime Minister during the January crisis
Saves a late penalty as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club to win the Spanish Super Cup.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club 2-0 in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Everton dismiss Benítez after a difficult run of Premier League results brings an early end to his tenure.
The Government imposes a multi-day restriction-testing operation at Yat Kwai House after a significant COVID-19 cluster develops in Kwai Chung Estate.
Promulgates legislation creating the Universal Guaranteed Pension while serving as acting Vice President.
Takes over responsibility for negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Berdymukhamedov signals an early presidential election and managed succession
Invokes the Emergencies Act during convoy protests.
Lam welcomes approval of funding for a sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures as Hong Kong confronts a severe fifth wave of COVID-19.
Scores his 150th Liverpool goal in a comeback victory over Norwich City, reaching the landmark in his 233rd appearance.
Recognizes the Donetsk and Luhansk separatist republics before the full invasion.
Lam announces plans for compulsory universal COVID-19 testing, with residents expected to undergo multiple rounds of nucleic acid testing during the fifth wave.
Signs treaties with separatist authorities before the invasion.
Allows Russian forces to attack Ukraine from Belarusian territory.
Iceland aligns with European restrictive measures against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine and strengthens political support for Ukraine.
Russian airborne forces attack Hostomel airport near Kyiv.
Oversees Russian military operations during the invasion's opening phase.
Announces a special military operation as Russian forces begin the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Orders the full-scale invasion of Ukraine from Russia, Belarus and Crimea.
Symbolizes Ukrainian resistance after Snake Island refuses Russian surrender demands.
Directs Ukrainian armed resistance during the opening day of the Russian invasion
Commands Ukrainian armed forces during the opening invasion.
Reports heavy fighting as Russian troops enter Sumy Oblast.
Helps organize Kyiv's civic defense during the Russian assault.
Addresses Ukrainians after Russia launches its full-scale invasion and pledges national resistance.
Orders general mobilization after Russia begins the full-scale invasion.
Declares martial law after Russia launches its full-scale invasion.
Announces new sanctions after Russia attacks Ukraine.
Helps command the defense of Kyiv against Russian forces.
Helps organize civil defense and curfew measures in Kyiv as Russian forces advance
Appears in central Kyiv with senior officials to show that the government remains in the capital.
Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Organizes regional defense as Russian forces threaten Mykolaiv.
Plays as Liverpool defeat Chelsea in a prolonged penalty shootout to win the Carabao Cup at Wembley.
Kelleher converts Liverpool's eleventh penalty before Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga misses, securing the League Cup under Klopp.
Orders Russian nuclear deterrence forces to a heightened alert posture
Chernihiv comes under siege during Russia's northern offensive.
Kharkiv resists Russian attacks in the war's first days.
Signs Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union.
Addresses the United Nations emergency session on Russia's invasion.
Appeals for sanctions, weapons and diplomatic support.
Addresses the European Parliament and urges the European Union to prove that it stands with Ukraine.
Delivers his first State of the Union address.
Reports Russian control of Kherson after Russian forces enter the city
Mariupol is encircled during Russia's southern offensive.
Responds to the shelling and Russian seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Coordinates evacuations as Russian shelling hits Irpin.
Lyndell Simpson serves again as acting Governor
Addresses the British Parliament by video and vows that Ukraine will continue resisting Russia.
Scores a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid overturn their tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
Russian attack damages a maternity hospital during the Mariupol siege.
Condemns the Russian strike on a maternity hospital in besieged Mariupol
Documents the aftermath of the Mariupol maternity hospital strike.
Meets Dmytro Kuleba in Turkey during early diplomatic talks
Meets Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov in the first high-level talks after the invasion
Takes office as President of Chile at the beginning of the 2022-2026 term.
Is detained by Russian forces after the occupation of Melitopol.
Serdar Berdymukhamedov wins the snap presidential election
Reports heavy fighting in Luhansk during Russia's eastern offensive.
Poland receives millions of Ukrainian refugees.
Reports from Mariupol during the Russian siege.
Addresses Canada's Parliament and appeals for stronger military and economic support.
Danjuma converts a late penalty at Juventus as Villarreal win 3–0 away and advance under Emery into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Moreno scores from the penalty spot after coming off the bench against Juventus, giving Emery's Villarreal the breakthrough in a Champions League knockout tie.
Reports on the destruction of the Mariupol drama theatre during the Russian siege
Mariupol theatre is bombed while civilians shelter inside.
Addresses the United States Congress by video and appeals for further military assistance.
Addresses the German Bundestag and urges Germany to take stronger action against Russia.
Russian forces push deeper into besieged Mariupol.
Helps coordinate the defense of Mykolaiv.
The President chairs the Cabinet of Ministers in the absence of a prime minister
His direct head-of-government role ends as his son becomes President
Berdymukhamedov steps down as President after fifteen years in office
As President, Serdar Berdymukhamedov assumes the head-of-government role
Serdar Berdymukhamedov becomes President of Turkmenistan
Presidential authority passes from Gurbanguly to Serdar Berdymukhamedov
Addresses Israeli lawmakers and appeals for greater support for Ukraine.
Lam announces that the ban on passenger flights from nine countries will end in April alongside shorter quarantine requirements for arriving residents.
Zia Ur Rehman completes three years as MINURSO Force Commander and leaves the mission.
Rehman concludes his MINURSO command after overseeing a substantial increase in women serving within the mission headquarters.
Tells Italian lawmakers that isolating Russia economically is essential to ending the invasion.
Addresses French lawmakers and appeals for sanctions, weapons and international solidarity.
North Korea tests the Hwasong-17 ICBM.
Addresses NATO leaders and asks for unrestricted military assistance to defend Ukrainian cities.
Meets NATO allies as the alliance reinforces its eastern flank.
Performs Genesis's final concert seated, closing the band's touring history.
Plays Genesis's final concert at the O2 Arena in London.
Bukele government begins emergency anti-gang measures
Announces Ukrainian forces have retaken Irpin near Kyiv.
Akufo-Addo assents to the Electronic Transfer Levy Act, creating a new charge on specified electronic financial transfers.
Leads the Russian delegation in peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Leads the Ukrainian delegation in peace talks with Russian negotiators in Istanbul
Calls on Denmark to tighten sanctions and support the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Kais Saied dissolved the suspended Assembly of the People's Representatives.
Addresses Norway's Parliament and asks for support against Russian aggression and energy coercion.
Welch leads the Hubble discovery of Earendel, a gravitationally magnified star seen from within the universe's first billion years.
Discusses sanctions and energy ties during a visit to India.
Asks Dutch lawmakers for weapons, sanctions and support for Ukraine's future inside the European Union.
Addresses Australia's Parliament and requests additional military assistance.
Sets out seven indispensable pillars for protecting nuclear facilities during the conflict in Ukraine.
Forms his first cabinet after taking the presidency
Bodies are found after Russian forces leave Bucha.
Announces that Ukrainian forces have regained control of the Kyiv region after Russia's withdrawal.
Reports mass civilian killings after Russian forces withdraw from Bucha
Initiates a special national and international mechanism to investigate crimes committed during the invasion.
Visits Bucha after its liberation and calls international attention to killings of civilians.
Addresses Romania's Parliament after visiting liberated communities around Kyiv.
Addresses Spain's Cortes Generales and seeks weapons and stronger sanctions.
Addresses the United Nations Security Council and demands accountability for atrocities discovered in Bucha.
Sarah Tucker is sworn in as Governor of Montserrat
Urges Ireland to support stronger sanctions and help rebuild Ukraine after Russian attacks.
Supports the transfer to Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council.
Saudi Arabia backs the new anti-Houthi executive structure.
Addresses Greece's Parliament and discusses the destruction of Ukrainian cities including Mariupol.
Jackson is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
The council assumes executive powers from President Hadi.
Becomes chairman of the new Presidential Leadership Council.
His formal presidency effectively ends.
Transfers presidential powers to a new leadership council.
Pink Floyd release Hey Hey Rise Up in support of Ukraine with Andriy Khlyvnyuk's vocal
Condemns the missile strike on Kramatorsk railway station.
Missile strike hits civilians at Kramatorsk railway station.
The National Assembly removes Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote.
Is reported as commander of Russian operations in Ukraine.
Shehbaz Sharif begins his first term as Prime Minister.
Addresses South Korea's National Assembly and asks for equipment and support against Russian aggression.
Hui uses Hubble measurements to confirm the enormous nucleus size of Comet C/2014 UN271, then the largest known comet nucleus.
Chukwueze scores a late equaliser against Bayern Munich to send Villarreal into the Champions League semi-finals under Emery.
Russian flagship Moskva sinks after fire and Ukrainian strike claims.
Faces the loss of the Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva after Ukrainian missile strikes
Ukrainian forces strike the Russian cruiser Moskva in the Black Sea
Ukraine says missiles hit and sink Russia's cruiser Moskva.
Commands defenders inside the Azovstal steelworks.
Reports Mariupol largely captured while Azovstal still resists.
Addresses Portugal's Assembly of the Republic and calls for stronger international action.
Sees proton beams circulate in the Large Hadron Collider again after more than three years of maintenance, consolidation and upgrades.
Leads an IAEA assistance mission to restore safeguards systems and assess safety and security at Chornobyl.
Convenes allies to coordinate military support for Ukraine.
Joins allied planning for long-term Ukrainian defense support.
Appeals for evacuation from the Azovstal steelworks.
Wins the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award for a second time after leading Liverpool's attack throughout the season.
Scores twice against Espanyol as Real Madrid secure their thirty-fifth league title.
Reports evacuation efforts from besieged Mariupol.
Announces the start of an evacuation operation for civilians trapped at the Azovstal steelworks.
Leads a congressional delegation to Kyiv.
Lam welcomes the result of the sixth-term Chief Executive election after John Lee is selected to succeed her as Hong Kong's next Chief Executive.
Joins G7 leaders by video and urges continued defense support and sanctions against Russia.
Announces U.S. diplomats will return to Kyiv.
Defends the invasion during Russia's Victory Day speech.
Welcomes United States Lend-Lease legislation intended to accelerate support for Ukraine.
Signs Lend-Lease legislation for Ukraine assistance.
As EHT project director, helps lead the collaboration releasing the first image of the Milky Way's central black hole Sagittarius A*.
Contributes to EHT analysis of rapid variability in Sagittarius A* while reconstructing its horizon-scale ring structure.
As EHT project scientist, helps present the first direct image of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way.
Contributes to Event Horizon Telescope imaging and interpretation of Sagittarius A* at event-horizon scales.
Alisson Becker kept a clean sheet across 120 minutes and saved Mason Mount's shootout penalty as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Luis Diaz created several of Liverpool's best chances and was named player of the match as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Starts the FA Cup final as Liverpool defeat Chelsea on penalties to complete a domestic cup double.
Ibrahima Konate provided recovery pace and aerial strength alongside Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Andrew Robertson worked tirelessly on Liverpool's left and struck the post late in normal time as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Trent Alexander-Arnold offered creative delivery from right-back and converted his shootout penalty as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Jordan Henderson captained Liverpool to an eighth FA Cup in a tense shootout final as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Kostas Tsimikas converted the decisive penalty after coming on as a substitute as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Tsimikas converts the decisive shootout penalty against Chelsea to seal Klopp's first FA Cup with Liverpool.
Naby Keita contributed work rate and ball progression before leaving the field as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Virgil van Dijk helped contain Chelsea's forwards before Liverpool prevailed on penalties as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Thiago Alcantara dictated passages of play with his touch and passing from central midfield as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Azovstal defenders begin leaving the steelworks after orders from Kyiv.
Led Frankfurt to the Europa League trophy without losing a match in the competition.
Equalised in normal time and converted Frankfurt's decisive penalty.
Finland applies to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Provided solidity in the Frankfurt back three during extra time and the shootout.
Made a crucial late save and stopped Aaron Ramsey's penalty in the shootout.
Captained Frankfurt despite receiving a head wound early in the final.
Provided pace along the right flank during Frankfurt's title-winning European run.
Contributed to Frankfurt's attack and converted a penalty in the shootout.
Delivered the cross that Borre turned in for the equaliser.
Sweden applies to join NATO after Russia's invasion.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads the winning goal in a 3–2 comeback against Crystal Palace, ensuring Everton avoid Premier League relegation.
Orders defenders at Azovstal to preserve lives as the Mariupol siege ends
Leaves Azovstal after orders to preserve defenders' lives.
Neil steers Sunderland to a 2–0 Wembley play-off final win over Wycombe Wanderers, ending four seasons in the third tier.
Embleton's first-half strike against Wycombe Wanderers puts Sunderland ahead in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
Finishes with 23 league goals and 13 assists, sharing the Premier League Golden Boot and winning the Playmaker award outright.
Addresses the World Economic Forum and calls for sanctions, reconstruction support and investment in Ukraine.
Leads Roma to victory over Feyenoord in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League final.
Makes a series of decisive saves and is named player of the match as Real Madrid beat Liverpool.
Makes a series of saves against Liverpool and is named player of the match.
Scores the only goal in the Champions League final.
Secures Real Madrid's European victory against Liverpool.
Finishes the campaign with fifteen goals as Real Madrid become European champions.
Becomes the first coach to win the European Cup four times.
Addresses European Council leaders and urges unity on sanctions and support for Ukraine.
Claims the La Liga top-scorer award with 27 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by leading the line as Madrid secured another Spanish title.
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 23 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. His contribution stands out for sharing the award with Mohamed Salah without scoring a penalty.
Tokayev backs constitutional reforms reducing presidential powers
Wins the PFA Players' Player of the Year award for the second time after another prolific Liverpool campaign.
Introduces the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Manchester City announced Haaland’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund, securing a prolific young striker ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Is released after capture by Russian forces.
BepiColombo completes its second Mercury flyby as the mission continues refining its trajectory for eventual orbit insertion.
Backs Ukraine receiving European Union candidate status.
Moldova receives EU candidate status alongside Ukraine.
Welcomes the European Council decision granting Ukraine candidate status for European Union membership.
Announces arrival of HIMARS systems in Ukraine.
Condemns the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe.
Announces the Ukrainian withdrawal from Severodonetsk after intense fighting
Ukrainian forces withdraw from Severodonetsk after intense fighting.
Signs bipartisan gun safety legislation.
Addresses G7 leaders meeting in Germany and asks for security guarantees and additional weapons.
Attends NATO's Madrid summit after Russia's invasion.
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 15 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by his hat-tricks and decisive strikes against Paris, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Russia claims control of Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast.
Confirms Ukrainian withdrawal from Lysychansk.
Sees CERN commemorate ten years of increasingly precise measurements of the Higgs boson discovered with Large Hadron Collider data.
Sees CERN mark ten years since the discovery with increasingly precise measurements supporting the Higgs boson's predicted spin-zero Standard Model properties.
Marks ten years since the ATLAS and CMS collaborations announced the discovery of a Higgs boson using Large Hadron Collider data.
Addresses the Ukraine Recovery Conference and outlines principles for rebuilding the country.
Sees the Large Hadron Collider establish routine physics collisions at 13.6 TeV, the highest centre-of-mass energy then achieved by a collider.
Marks the start of Run 3 physics as the Large Hadron Collider delivers proton collisions at the record energy of 13.6 TeV.
Police conclude that Starmer has no case to answer over the campaign gathering.
Hosts the agreement enabling grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports
Turkey helps broker a grain export agreement.
Burnham welcomes the Court of Appeal's rejection of challenges to bus franchising.
Tunisians voted in a referendum on a new constitution expanding presidential powers.
Birmingham opens the Commonwealth Games with a ceremony at Alexander Stadium.
Explosion kills Ukrainian prisoners of war at Olenivka prison.
Calls for investigation after Ukrainian prisoners of war are killed at Olenivka
Moves to Borussia Dortmund after leaving Bayern Munich and adds international experience to the centre of defence.
ISRO conducts the inaugural SSLV developmental flight during S. Somanath's tenure as chairman.
Haaland scored both goals against West Ham United on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened the season with a 2-0 away victory.
Signs the CHIPS and Science Act.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the European Super Cup.
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Signs veterans burn-pit exposure legislation.
Starmer proposes freezing household energy prices during the cost-of-living crisis.
US policy supports domestic high-assay low-enriched uranium supply.
Signs the Inflation Reduction Act.
Kais Saied promulgated the 2022 Constitution following the referendum.
Leads Webb observations revealing detailed auroras, hazes, rings and small satellites around Jupiter.
Announces a student debt relief plan.
Haaland registered his first Manchester City hat-trick in a 4-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace, turning a two-goal deficit into a league victory.
Haaland scored another hat-trick against Nottingham Forest just days after his first, helping Manchester City secure a commanding 6-0 win.
Marape continues as Prime Minister after the 2022 national election
Establishes the IAEA Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhya and a continuing Agency presence at the nuclear plant.
Accepts the referendum result rejecting the first proposed replacement constitution.
Burnham introduces capped adult single fares of two pounds across Greater Manchester.
Calls at the UN Security Council for a nuclear safety and security protection zone around the Zaporizhzhya plant.
Oversees the surprise Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine launches a counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast.
Charles III becomes monarch and head of state after the death of Elizabeth II
Charles III becomes monarch and head of state after the death of Elizabeth II
North Korea codifies nuclear weapons policy in law.
Announces Ukrainian advances as Balakliia is retaken during the Kharkiv counteroffensive.
Releases XXV, reworking major songs with orchestral arrangements to mark twenty-five years solo.
Welcomes the recapture of Izium as Russian forces retreat during Ukraine's Kharkiv counteroffensive.
Visits liberated Izium after Ukrainian forces retake the city.
Capital name is changed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana
Amadou Ba becomes Prime Minister when the office is restored
Germany agrees to nationalize Uniper during the European energy crisis
Announces partial mobilization after Russian battlefield setbacks.
Announces a partial mobilization of Russian reservists
Presents five conditions for peace, including punishment for aggression, protection of life and restoration of territorial integrity.
Webb obtains the clearest view of Neptune's rings in more than three decades, including faint dusty bands.
Burnham unveils the yellow-and-black design for the first Bee Network buses.
Abbas used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to renew the demand for full Palestinian membership of the organisation. He argued that Palestine had demonstrated the qualifications for membership and called for stronger international action on the occupation.
Starmer outlines investment intended to expand clean energy and industrial employment.
Andrew Bailey leads the Bank of England as it begins temporary purchases of long-dated government bonds to restore orderly conditions in the gilt market.
Directs the German film adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Juno makes a close flyby of Europa.
Juno makes a close flyby of Europa, collecting high-resolution imagery and science data.
Declares the annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions
Claims annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Signs Ukraine's request for accelerated accession to NATO.
Ukrainian forces liberate Lyman in Donetsk Oblast.
Haaland scored three goals and supplied assists in Manchester City’s 6-3 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Appointed commander of Russian forces in Ukraine
Explosion damages the bridge linking Russia and occupied Crimea.
Russia begins large strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Blames Ukraine for the Kerch bridge explosion and launches mass strikes against Ukrainian cities
Scores three goals after coming off the bench against Rangers, recording the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history.
Aston Villa appoints Emery as head coach after his departure from Villarreal.
President Michel Aoun signs Lebanon's letter approving the United States-mediated maritime boundary agreement with Israel, completing the Lebanese side of a deal intended to settle the offshore demarcation dispute.
The United Nations appoints Faisal Shahkar of Pakistan as Police Adviser in the Department of Peace Operations.
Haaland became the first Premier League player to score hat-tricks in three consecutive home appearances, underlining his extraordinary start in England.
Digne curls a free kick past David de Gea as Aston Villa build an early two-goal lead in Emery's first match in charge.
Bailey opens the scoring against Manchester United in Emery's first Aston Villa match, setting up a memorable 3–1 home victory.
Gareth Southgate names a 26-player England squad for the Qatar World Cup, combining established internationals with younger players including Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka.
Ukrainian forces enter Kherson after Russian withdrawal.
Welcomes the liberation of Kherson after Russian forces withdraw west of the Dnipro.
Visits Kherson days after its liberation and praises Ukrainian defenders.
Addresses the G20 summit and presents a ten-point Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Denis Becirovic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Cvijanovic is chosen as first chairwoman of the 2022 Presidency convocation
Zeljko Komsic begins another term as Croat member of the Presidency
Zeljka Cvijanovic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
al-Rifai participates in peace negotiations connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Tokayev wins early presidential election for a seven-year term
Harry Kane captains England in their opening World Cup match against Iran, directing the attack as his team begins the competition with a 6-2 victory.
Luke Shaw sends the cross that Jude Bellingham heads into the net, providing the opening goal for England in the 6-2 defeat of Iran.
Bukayo Saka cuts inside from the right and scores again against Iran, completing a two-goal performance in his first appearance at a men’s World Cup.
Bukayo Saka scores his first World Cup goal with a forceful left-footed finish following a set-piece, helping England build a commanding first-half lead over Iran.
Callum Wilson passes across the penalty area to Jack Grealish rather than shooting himself, creating England’s final goal against Iran.
Jack Grealish finishes a pass from substitute Callum Wilson late in the match against Iran, completing England’s six-goal opening performance.
Marcus Rashford comes off the bench and scores with one of his first touches, adding a fifth England goal during the group-stage victory over Iran.
Raheem Sterling meets Harry Kane’s delivery to score England’s third goal just before half-time in their opening match against Iran.
Jude Bellingham heads in Luke Shaw’s cross against Iran to score his first senior England goal and open the scoring in England’s World Cup campaign.
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat Canada in their opening World Cup match.
Breel Embolo scores the only goal against Cameroon, the country of his birth, and chooses not to celebrate as Switzerland begins its 2022 World Cup with a victory.
Harry Maguire makes important defensive interventions against the United States, helping England avoid conceding despite sustained pressure and set pieces.
Harry Kane heads wide from a late England free kick against the United States, leaving the Group B match without a goal for either side.
Jordan Pickford keeps England’s first clean sheet of the tournament as the United States frustrate Southgate’s side in a 0-0 draw at Al Bayt Stadium.
Gareth Southgate selects the same starting eleven that beat Iran for England’s second group match against the United States, which finishes in a goalless draw.
Scores Argentina's opening goal in a crucial 2-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Mexico.
Scores Argentina's second goal against Mexico with a curling finish in the World Cup group stage.
Secures Brazil's qualification for the knockout stage.
Scores the winning goal against Switzerland at the World Cup.
Harry Kane delivers a precise ball across goal for Phil Foden to convert, registering a decisive attacking contribution in England’s win over Wales.
Marcus Rashford scores his second goal of the evening from open play as England beat Wales 3-0 and advance from Group B.
Marcus Rashford bends a free kick beyond the Wales goalkeeper early in the second half, giving England the lead in the final Group B match.
Phil Foden arrives at the far post to finish Harry Kane’s low cross against Wales, doubling England’s lead shortly after the opening goal.
Jordan Pickford records another clean sheet as England defeat Wales 3-0, securing first place in their World Cup group.
Gareth Southgate’s England finish top of Group B after beating Wales, earning a round-of-16 meeting with Senegal.
Syed Asim Munir takes command of the Pakistan Army as Chief of Army Staff.
Remo Freuler scores Switzerland’s third goal against Serbia in a 3-2 victory that secures progression to the World Cup round of sixteen.
Bukayo Saka delicately lifts a finish over Senegal’s goalkeeper after Phil Foden’s delivery, completing England’s 3-0 round-of-16 victory.
Harry Kane finishes a rapid counterattack just before half-time against Senegal, scoring his first goal at the 2022 World Cup.
Phil Foden provides the ball for Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal against Senegal, helping England seal a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jordan Pickford keeps Senegal scoreless in the round of 16, including a key first-half save before England establish control of the match.
Jordan Henderson runs into the penalty area and finishes a pass from Jude Bellingham, putting England ahead in their World Cup round-of-16 match against Senegal.
Jude Bellingham advances down the left and squares the ball to Jordan Henderson, creating the first goal of England’s knockout-stage victory over Senegal.
The government launches a domestic debt exchange as part of efforts to restore debt sustainability during Ghana's severe fiscal and financial crisis.
Brown presents proposals for devolution, economic renewal and reform of central government.
Converts the decisive penalty as Morocco eliminate Spain and reach the quarter-finals.
Scores three goals in Portugal's victory over Switzerland.
Announces Brittney Griner's release from Russia.
Saves two Netherlands penalties as Argentina win their World Cup quarter-final shootout.
Shares the physics prize for experiments with entangled photons and advances in quantum information science.
Shares the chemistry prize for click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Is honoured for examining memory, estrangement, and collective restraints with courage and precision.
Shares the physics prize for experiments with entangled photons and advances in quantum information science.
Harry Kane converts England’s first penalty against France to make the score 1-1 in the World Cup quarter-final at Al Bayt Stadium.
Harry Kane sends England’s second penalty over the crossbar against France, leaving his side trailing 2-1 before their elimination from the 2022 World Cup.
Bukayo Saka is fouled by Aurelien Tchouameni inside the France penalty area, giving Harry Kane the chance to equalise from the spot.
Mason Mount is pushed by Theo Hernandez in the French penalty area, and a video review awards England a second penalty late in the quarter-final.
Receives the medicine prize for discoveries concerning extinct hominin genomes and human evolution.
Shares the chemistry prize for click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Shares the chemistry prize for click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Shares the physics prize for experiments with entangled photons and tests of Bell inequalities.
Signs the Respect for Marriage Act.
Returns as Taoiseach under the coalition government's agreed rotation of the office.
Tunisia held the first round of legislative elections under the 2022 Constitution.
Lionel Messi lifts his first World Cup after Argentina draws 3-3 with France and wins the 2022 final on penalties in Lusail.
Cristian Romero starts at centre-back for Argentina in the 2022 final against France. His assertive tackling contributes to a dramatic title victory decided by penalties.
Gonzalo Montiel scores Argentina's fourth penalty in the shootout against France, securing the nation's third World Cup title.
Nahuel Molina occupies Argentina’s right-back position during the 2022 final. His forward runs and defensive recoveries support a team that becomes champion for the third time.
Nicolás Otamendi brings experience to Argentina’s back line during the 2022 championship match. He plays through the extraordinary shifts of momentum as France forces extra time.
Nicolás Tagliafico starts at left-back in Argentina’s 2022 final victory and contributes energetic marking along the flank. He helps contain French advances before being substituted.
Julián Álvarez supplies intelligent runs alongside Messi during Argentina’s 2022 title campaign. The young striker starts the final after scoring four times earlier in the tournament.
Lionel Messi scored twice against France and converted in the shootout as Argentina won a dramatic final following a 3–3 draw.
Wins the Golden Ball after leading Argentina to the World Cup title.
Ángel Di María finished an outstanding team move to put Argentina two goals ahead before France’s dramatic comeback.
Wins the Golden Glove after Argentina's championship campaign.
Emiliano Martínez saved a late one-on-one opportunity and then a shootout penalty to help Argentina secure the trophy.
Emiliano Martínez blocks Randal Kolo Muani's late extra-time attempt and later saves a penalty in the shootout against France.
Coaches Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title.
Lionel Scaloni manages Argentina to the 2022 world championship after the team recovers from an opening loss and defeats France in the final shootout.
Alexis Mac Allister releases Ángel Di María with a measured pass during Argentina's flowing second goal against France in the World Cup final.
Enzo Fernández linked Argentina’s midfield and attack as the team recovered from losing a two-goal lead to beat France on penalties.
Enzo Fernández gives Argentina mobility and control in central midfield during the 2022 final. His performances across the tournament earn him the young player award alongside a championship medal.
Rodrigo De Paul presses relentlessly and supports Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory. He starts the final and gives the midfield essential endurance against France.
Ángel Di María finishes a sweeping Argentine counterattack to put his team 2-0 ahead against France in the first half of the 2022 final.
Kingsley Coman entered as a substitute and helped France fight back, but his penalty was saved in the decisive shootout.
Scores eight goals for France, including three in the final, to win the Golden Boot.
Scores three goals against Argentina, becoming the second player with a World Cup final hat-trick.
Randal Kolo Muani won France’s first penalty and later saw an extra-time chance saved before converting in the shootout.
Visits Washington and addresses the United States Congress during his first wartime trip abroad.
Announces Patriot air defense support during Zelenskyy's Washington visit.
Burnham announces operators for the first locally controlled Bee Network bus services.
Pelé died aged eighty-two, prompting tributes around the world to a player renowned for three World Cup victories.
Ends his recorded membership of the House of Lords after three decades as Lord Lawson of Blaby and a longer parliamentary career beginning in 1974.
Lisandro Martinez joins Manchester United from Ajax. The Argentina international followed Erik ten Hag from Ajax to Manchester to reinforce central defence.
Giovanni Simeone joined Napoli and provided important goals from the bench during the club's successful championship campaign.
Messi scored all five goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly victory over Estonia, equalling his best single-match tally for a senior side.
Messi split the Dutch defence with a remarkable through ball for Nahuel Molina and later scored a penalty in Argentina's shootout victory.
On his thousandth senior professional appearance, Messi opened the scoring against Australia as Argentina advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Messi converted a penalty and later dribbled past Joško Gvardiol to assist Julián Álvarez as Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments with entangled photons, Bell inequality violations and pioneering quantum information science.
Brandon Mechele anchors the back line as Club Brugge complete a third successive Belgian championship in 2021–22.
Bruno Peres helps defend wide areas and supports overlapping attacks throughout the club’s 2021–22 championship campaign.
Vitor Hugo provides central defensive strength during the campaign that returns Trabzonspor to the summit of Turkish football.
Felipe Anderson's dribbling and diagonal runs provide Lazio with a fluid attacking option during Maurizio Sarri's first full season as coach.
Arsenal recruits Gabriel Jesus, formerly of Manchester City. The Brazilian striker joined Arsenal to take on a more central attacking role after five years at City.
Tottenham Hotspur completes the signing of Richarlison de Andrade from Everton. Tottenham acquired Everton's Brazilian striker as an alternative across its attacking positions.
After a spell with Real Madrid, Casemiro dos Santos signs for Manchester United. The experienced Brazilian left Madrid's Champions League-winning midfield for a new challenge in England.
Philippe Coutinho arrived at Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona and made an immediate attacking contribution on his debut against Manchester United.
Antony provides left-footed dribbling and goals from the right flank as Ajax claim the Dutch league before his high-profile transfer to Manchester United.
Christopher Wooh is selected to represent Cameroon at the 2022 World Cup. The defender is one of the younger members of the national team.
Collins Fai represents Cameroon in the 2022 World Cup. His defensive experience provides balance on the national team's right flank.
Jean-Charles Castelletto scores from close range against Serbia in a thrilling World Cup group match. The encounter eventually finishes 3-3.
Nouhou Tolo plays at left-back for Cameroon during the 2022 World Cup. His pace and tackling contribute to a competitive group-stage campaign.
Bryan Mbeumo represents Cameroon at the 2022 World Cup after establishing himself in the Premier League. His selection increases the team's attacking options.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores Cameroon's third goal against Serbia at the 2022 World Cup. The finish completes a comeback from a two-goal deficit.
Karl Toko Ekambi represents Cameroon at the 2022 World Cup. The experienced attacker previously played decisive roles in the country's African qualification campaign.
Vincent Aboubakar heads a stoppage-time winner against Brazil at the 2022 World Cup. Cameroon become the first African team to beat Brazil in a men's World Cup match.
Vincent Aboubakar comes on to score and help create another goal against Serbia at the Qatar World Cup. Cameroon recover from 3-1 down to draw 3-3.
André Onana starts Cameroon's opening World Cup match against Switzerland in Qatar. His tournament ends prematurely after a disagreement with the coaching staff.
Martin Hongla joins Cameroon's World Cup squad while playing in Italian football. The midfielder brings experience of Serie A competition.
Olivier Ntcham is selected for Cameroon at the World Cup after playing in Scotland and Wales. He gives the squad an option for forward passing through midfield.
Samuel Oum Gouet is included in Cameroon's squad for the 2022 World Cup. He offers an additional ball-winning option in the centre of the pitch.
Djaniny Semedo offers flexible movement across the attack as Trabzonspor establish a commanding advantage in the league.
Allende published Violeta, a novel recounting a woman's life across a century of change.
Sánchez signed for Olympique de Marseille after leaving Inter Milan, beginning a season in France in which his experience and goals strengthened the club's attack.
Brereton Díaz combines regular Championship goals for Blackburn with appearances for Chile after qualifying through his mother.
Luis Díaz transferred from Porto to Liverpool in January 2022 and helped invigorate the team's attacking play during its pursuit of multiple trophies.
Al Nassr recruited David Ospina from Napoli in 2022 as part of its first-team planning. The experienced Colombia goalkeeper brought extensive Italian league and international experience.
Colombian winger Luis Sinisterra combines speed and finishing in Feyenoord's European campaign as the club advances to the UEFA Europa Conference League final.
Borna Sosa supplies overlapping runs and deliveries from left-back during Croatia's 2022 World Cup campaign, adding width to a technically controlled side.
Josip Juranović provides tireless runs at right-back in Croatia's World Cup quarter-final against Brazil, contributing to disciplined defending before the shootout victory.
Joško Gvardiol scores a diving header in Croatia's third-place play-off against Morocco, helping his national team finish the 2022 World Cup with bronze medals.
Andrej Kramarić scores twice against Canada at the 2022 World Cup, displaying clinical movement and finishing in Croatia's important 4–1 group victory.
Bruno Petković scores a deflected equaliser against Brazil late in extra time at the 2022 World Cup, setting up a shootout that Croatia subsequently wins.
Marko Livaja scores Croatia's second goal against Canada at the World Cup, completing the first-half turnaround after his side conceded almost immediately.
Dominik Livaković saves three penalties against Japan in the 2022 World Cup round of sixteen, becoming decisive in Croatia's progression to the quarter-finals.
Lovro Majer scores Croatia's fourth goal against Canada at the 2022 World Cup, rounding off a 4–1 group-stage comeback victory.
Luka Sučić develops into a technically polished midfielder at Salzburg, making progress towards a senior international role for Croatia.
Nikola Vlašić gives Croatia another creative option in the 2022 World Cup squad, offering energetic runs between opposition midfield and defence.
Ivan Perišić creates Croatia's opening goal against Morocco with an intelligent headed touch, helping the side claim third place at the 2022 World Cup.
Mislav Oršić curls the winning goal against Morocco in the third-place play-off, confirming Croatia's second consecutive top-three World Cup finish.
Brice Samba saved three penalties in Nottingham Forest's 2022 Championship play-off semi-final shootout against Sheffield United. His saves secured Forest's place in the Wembley final.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Joins Barcelona after leaving Chelsea and becomes a regular option in central defence.
Andreas Cornelius leads the forward line with aerial power and goals during Trabzonspor’s victorious 2021–22 season.
Eriksen scored as Brentford defeated Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, a landmark result in the club's first Premier League campaign.
Jensen scored Brentford's second goal against Manchester United during a dominant first half at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for courage and clinical acuity in exploring the roots and restraints of personal memory.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments with entangled photons, Bell inequality violations and pioneering quantum information science.
Lucas Digne joined Aston Villa from Everton and added Premier League experience and crossing quality from left-back.
Karim Benzema receives the 2022 Ballon d’Or after leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory, scoring decisive knockout goals throughout the European campaign.
Mbappé dribbled into Real Madrid's area and scored in stoppage time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 Champions League first-leg victory.
Aurelien Tchouameni moves to Real Madrid after playing for Monaco. Madrid won the race for the France defensive midfielder following his strong displays at Monaco.
Boubacar Kamara joined Aston Villa from Marseille on a free transfer, giving the team a tactically disciplined midfield anchor.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia signed for Napoli and immediately attracted attention for his dribbling, creativity and attacking confidence.
Directed Rheingold, a biographical drama about rapper and musician Giwar Hajabi.
Under Klopp, Liverpool conclude their FA Cup run by beating Chelsea 0-0, won on penalties.
Janelt scored in Brentford's sensational 4-0 victory over Manchester United, with all four goals arriving before half-time.
Stars as ranch owner OJ Haywood in Jordan Peele's science-fiction horror film Nope.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Belfast.
Publishes Good Pop, Bad Pop, using objects from his attic to explore memory, creativity and popular culture.
Joins Deep Purple as guitarist after Steve Morse steps back from the band.
BepiColombo flyby images provide additional views of Mercury's cratered terrain while the mission remains in cruise.
Fletcher contributes to modelling Neptune's atmospheric aerosol layers across ultraviolet, visible and infrared wavelengths.
Rowe-Gurney helps interpret Webb's first infrared portrait of Neptune and its ring system.
Irwin leads a unified atmospheric model explaining why Neptune appears bluer than Uranus through differences in aerosol haze.
Leads observations producing Webb's first direct image of an exoplanet.
Djed Spence excelled at right wing-back while on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough in 2021-22. His progressive running and defending played an important part in the club's promotion.
Joe Worrall captained Nottingham Forest in the 2022 Championship play-off final against Huddersfield Town. He helped organise the back line as Forest achieved promotion through a 1-0 win.
Bishop signs from Accrington Stanley and becomes Portsmouth's main centre-forward, offering movement and dependable finishing.
Toney scored three times as Brentford defeated Norwich City 3-1, securing vital points in the club's battle to stay in the Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen scores twice as West Ham United draw 2-2 with Manchester City, making a significant contribution during the closing stages of the league season.
Scores a late winning goal against Norwich City at Elland Road to give Leeds United three vital points in its relegation battle.
Leaburn makes his senior breakthrough for Charlton Athletic, following his father's connection to the club while developing his own scoring reputation.
Stewart's goals sustain Sunderland's League One promotion drive, which ends with a play-off final victory over Wycombe Wanderers.
Lampard becomes Everton manager during a tense relegation campaign and inherits the challenge of keeping the club in the Premier League.
Lampard's Everton come from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2, securing Premier League safety in a dramatic home match.
Gerrard leaves Aston Villa after a poor run of Premier League results, ending his first tenure as an English top-flight head coach.
Rooney returns to D.C. United as head coach, beginning his first managerial position in Major League Soccer.
Rooney leaves Derby County after a season shaped by administration, points deductions and relegation despite the team's persistent efforts.
Wayne Rooney continues managing Derby County during administration and a substantial points deduction, overseeing a difficult 2021-22 Championship campaign.
Scores a stoppage-time goal against Brentford on the final day as Leeds United secures Premier League survival.
James Garner played in Nottingham Forest's midfield during the 2022 Championship play-off final. The Manchester United loanee supplied passing quality and set-piece delivery in the promotion campaign.
Ryan Yates featured in Nottingham Forest's midfield during the 2022 Championship play-off victory over Huddersfield Town. The academy graduate helped the club return to the Premier League.
Anastasios Bakasetas provides accurate set pieces and attacking play from midfield during Trabzonspor’s title-winning run.
Albert Guðmundsson joins Genoa from AZ Alkmaar and begins developing into an influential attacker in Italian football.
Sees upgraded ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb systems begin collecting larger and higher-quality Run 3 datasets.
Giacomo Raspadori joined Napoli and contributed technical versatility and valuable goals as the side chased the Scudetto.
Mattia Zaccagni develops into an incisive wide attacker, offering quick dribbles and runs inside during Lazio's Serie A season.
Nicolás González gives Fiorentina pace and left-footed finishing as the team returns to European competition.
Sébastien Haller scores eleven times during Ajax's Champions League campaign, becoming one of the competition's most prolific debut-season scorers.
Joins Barcelona after leaving AC Milan and spends one season in the club's midfield.
Amir Rrahmani developed into a prominent centre-back for Napoli, providing aerial strength and calm distribution in the championship era.
Aboubakar Kamara plays for Aris Thessaloniki after joining from Fulham in England. The Mauritania international supplies physical presence and movement in the forward line.
Achraf Dari scored Morocco’s goal in the third-place play-off against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup. Morocco lost 2-1 but completed the tournament with Africa’s best finish to that date.
For the 2022 finals, Achraf Hakimi earned a place in the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco selected Badr Benoun among its defender options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Jawad El Yamiq was among the defensive players used during Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup campaign. He stepped into a defence that had to adapt to injuries in the knockout phase.
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Nayef Aguerd, a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco selected Noussair Mazraoui among its defender options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Romain Saiss travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
For the 2022 finals, Yahya Attiyat Allah was among the players chosen for the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
For the 2022 finals, Abde Ezzalzouli was selected for the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for adding attacking cover to the national-team roster. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Al Ittihad recruited Abderrazak Hamdallah from Al Nassr in 2022 as part of its first-team planning. The Morocco international moved from a Saudi league rival and continued his prolific goalscoring career.
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Abderrazak Hamdallah, a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Anass Zaroury joined Morocco’s World Cup squad after Amine Harit was ruled out through injury. The late call-up brought the Burnley winger into the country’s landmark Qatar campaign.
Hakim Ziyech scored an early goal against Canada as Morocco won its final group match at the 2022 World Cup. The 2-1 victory ensured the Atlas Lions finished first in Group F.
Ilias Chair travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a forward role. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Sofiane Boufal held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for adding attacking cover to the national-team roster. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Walid Cheddira held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Youssef En-Nesyri headed in the only goal against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final. The result made Morocco the first African men’s team to reach the tournament’s semi-finals.
Zakaria Aboukhlal scored in added time to seal Morocco’s 2-0 group-stage victory over Belgium in Qatar. The result helped the Atlas Lions win a challenging World Cup section.
Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti was named in Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Munir Mohamedi held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for giving the coaching staff an additional goalkeeper within the registered team. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Yassine Bounou saved two Spanish penalties during Morocco’s shootout victory in the last sixteen at Qatar 2022. His goalkeeping was central to the side’s unprecedented semi-final run.
Abdelhamid Sabiri delivered the free-kick that opened Morocco’s scoring against Belgium in the 2022 World Cup. His set-piece contribution preceded a second goal by Zakaria Aboukhlal.
Azzedine Ounahi formed part of Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Bilal El Khannouss was chosen for Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad while still a teenager. The emerging midfielder started the third-place play-off against Croatia.
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Selim Amallah, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for bringing another central or wide midfield option to the squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Sofyan Amrabat travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for bringing another central or wide midfield option to the squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco selected Yahya Jabrane among its midfielder options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Van Dijk provides aerial authority and composure as Liverpool win both domestic cup competitions and reach the Champions League final.
Cyriel Dessers scores crucial goals across Feyenoord's Europa Conference League campaign, helping the Rotterdam club reach the inaugural final in Tirana.
Anthony Nwakaeme provides ball-carrying skill and goals from the flank as Trabzonspor end their long wait for the title.
Abbas continues to lead the Palestinian Authority amid criticism over elections governance and security coordination
Kiwior started in central defence during Poland's World Cup campaign, which reached the round of sixteen before ending against France.
Bednarek travelled to Qatar as an experienced centre-back in Poland's squad that qualified for its first World Cup knockout round since 1986.
Cash started at right-back for Poland in Qatar, bringing Premier League experience to the national team's defensive structure.
Świderski was selected among Poland's forwards for Qatar after displaying international goalscoring ability during the qualifying period.
Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich for FC Barcelona after eight seasons, bringing his prolific scoring record to the Spanish league.
Szczęsny saved Salem Al-Dawsari's penalty and the follow-up chance as Poland preserved its lead in a 2-0 World Cup victory.
Zieliński struck Poland's first goal of the World Cup against Saudi Arabia, converting a chance created during a difficult first half.
Frankowski provided width and pressing from the flanks during Poland's World Cup campaign, which included a crucial group victory over Saudi Arabia.
Szymański joined the Poland squad as a technically skilled midfield option, supporting the team during its run into the knockout stage.
Joins Arsenal from Benfica in 2021 and makes Premier League appearances as an attack-minded alternative on the left.
Returns to the Leicester City squad after a serious injury and resumes Premier League full-back duties with energetic overlapping runs.
Establishes himself in Wolverhampton Wanderers' Premier League squad after progressing through a loan spell with Grasshoppers.
Ronaldo converted a penalty against Ghana and became the first male player to score at five separate FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Ronaldo scored all three Manchester United goals in a 3-2 league victory over Tottenham, securing a dramatic win with a late header.
Ronaldo and Manchester United agreed to terminate his contract, ending his second spell at the club shortly before Portugal's World Cup campaign.
Ronaldo scored three times against Norwich City, including a direct free kick, as United narrowly won a 3-2 Premier League match.
Uses close control and quick changes of direction for Wolves in the Premier League after joining from Olympiacos.
Joins Wolverhampton Wanderers from Valencia in 2022 and offers direct dribbling from wide or central attacking positions.
Signs for Liverpool after helping Fulham win promotion, earning an opportunity to develop his creativity in a Premier League midfield and attack.
Joins Fulham from Sporting CP in 2022 and immediately becomes noted for tackles and interceptions in the Premier League.
Joins Wolves from Sporting CP in 2022 and offers ball carrying through midfield before his later transfer to Manchester City.
Gains English top-flight experience during a 2020-21 loan at Wolves from Porto before establishing himself at the Portuguese club.
Vitinha moved from Porto to Paris Saint-Germain and established himself as a technical midfield option with progressive passing and pressing ability.
Saudi policy increasingly emphasizes negotiations and de-escalation.
Supports diplomatic efforts surrounding the UN-brokered Yemen truce.
Abdou Diallo is part of Senegal's defence in the pivotal World Cup group victory over Ecuador. The win secures a knockout-stage place for the African champions.
Bouna Sarr is selected for Senegal's successful 2022 Africa Cup of Nations squad. The Bayern Munich full-back provides depth and senior European club experience.
Fodé Ballo-Touré is included in Senegal's World Cup squad after winning the Italian league with AC Milan. The tournament offers him another major international assignment.
Kalidou Koulibaly leaves Napoli for Chelsea after a distinguished Serie A career. His experience is intended to reinforce the Premier League club's central defence.
Kalidou Koulibaly volleys in Senegal's decisive second goal against Ecuador. The 2-1 victory sends his side into the World Cup knockout stage.
Pape Abou Cissé represents Senegal in the Qatar World Cup squad. The centre-back arrives with experience of European competition at Olympiacos.
Youssouf Sabaly helps Senegal protect their narrow lead against Ecuador at the World Cup. A 2-1 victory sees the African side qualify for the last sixteen.
Bamba Dieng comes off the bench to score Senegal's third goal against Qatar. His finish secures a 3-1 victory after the hosts had reduced the deficit.
Boulaye Dia arrives at Salernitana on loan from Villarreal. His goals soon make him one of the Italian club's most influential attacking players.
Boulaye Dia scores Senegal's first goal in the 2022 World Cup with a low finish against hosts Qatar. Senegal go on to win 3-1 and revive their qualification hopes.
Famara Diédhiou scores with a headed finish as Senegal defeat Qatar 3-1. The goal doubles Senegal's lead in a crucial group-stage match.
Habib Diallo joins Senegal's squad for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflects goal-scoring performances in France's top division.
Iliman Ndiaye becomes an increasingly influential forward at Sheffield United. His close control and combination play help drive the club's promotion ambitions.
Nicolas Jackson establishes himself as an emerging Senegalese forward at Villarreal. His rapid development in Spanish football attracts interest from leading European clubs.
Sadio Mane leaves Liverpool to take up a new playing role with Bayern Munich. Bayern recruited the Senegal forward after his successful Liverpool career and AFCON triumph.
Sadio Mané receives the player-of-the-tournament award after leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations championship. His goals and attacking influence prove essential throughout the campaign.
Sadio Mané converts Senegal's decisive penalty against Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations final. His successful kick seals the nation's first continental title.
Alfred Gomis is a member of Senegal's squad as the national team wins the Africa Cup of Nations. The goalkeeper supplies an experienced alternative to Édouard Mendy.
Seny Dieng is part of the Senegal squad that wins the Africa Cup of Nations. His international recognition follows performances for Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship.
Édouard Mendy keeps goal during Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations final against Egypt. The goalless contest ends in a shootout victory for Senegal.
Idrissa Gueye helps Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. His midfield experience supports a team that defeats Egypt in a penalty shootout.
Moustapha Name joins Senegal's squad for the 2022 World Cup. The midfielder has developed his senior club career across France and Cyprus.
Nampalys Mendy contributes in midfield during Senegal's victorious Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The title is the nation's first in the competition.
Pape Matar Sarr is selected for Senegal's 2022 World Cup squad. His international recognition follows promising development in French and English club football.
Pathé Ciss is named in Senegal's World Cup squad while playing for Rayo Vallecano. His inclusion strengthens the national team's central midfield options.
Krépin Diatta represents Senegal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The national team progresses from its group before losing to England in the round of sixteen.
Scores on his Serie A debut for Juventus against Verona after arriving from Fiorentina, immediately adding a strong central scoring option to the team.
Ivan Jovanovic guides Panathinaikos to victory over PAOK in the 2022 Greek Cup final. His team claims the trophy through a disciplined performance in Athens.
Marek Hamsik adds experience and midfield control to Trabzonspor after arriving from European and Chinese football.
Kim Min-jae transferred from Fenerbahçe and became an authoritative central defender in Napoli's 2022–23 championship team.
The film Alcarras, directed by Carla Simon, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival.
Takes charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 2022–23 season and works to improve the club’s Premier League form.
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.
Isak moved from Real Sociedad to Newcastle United in a club-record deal and began his Premier League career as a mobile striker.
Quaison struck in extra time against the Czech Republic during a March 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off, keeping Sweden’s hopes of reaching Qatar alive.
Kulusevski joined Tottenham Hotspur from Juventus and quickly added direct dribbling and chances created from the right wing.
Schär was among Switzerland's experienced defenders at the Qatar World Cup, helping provide cover across the team's back line.
Akanji directed defensive play during Switzerland's World Cup group matches in Qatar and later faced Portugal in the knockout round.
Rodríguez operated along the left of Switzerland's defence during qualification from a group containing Brazil, Serbia and Cameroon.
Shaqiri scored Switzerland's opening goal against Serbia in a five-goal contest that decided which side advanced to the last sixteen.
Sow supplied midfield depth during Switzerland's 2022 World Cup campaign as the side survived a competitive group stage.
Xhaka led the Swiss midfield in the tense 3-2 defeat of Serbia that ensured progress from the 2022 World Cup group.
Ugurcan Cakir captains the team and delivers important saves as Trabzonspor secure the Süper Lig title.
Abdullah Avci manages Trabzonspor to its first Turkish league championship since 1984 after building an effective and balanced side.
Abdulkadir Omur contributes close control and forward passes as his hometown club wins its first title in almost four decades.
Receives an Academy Honorary Award recognizing his long and influential screen career.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Writes and directs Babylon, an ensemble drama about Hollywood during the transition to sound cinema.
Writes and directs Nope, a science-fiction horror film centred on mysterious events above a California ranch.
Produces and co-writes the stop-motion feature Wendell & Wild.
Orton contributes observations used to model Neptune's deeper haze and methane-cloud structure.
Leads analysis of Webb observations directly imaging giant exoplanet HIP 65426 b.
Riess uses an expanded Hubble distance-ladder sample to strengthen the local expansion-rate measurement and the discrepancy with early-universe Lambda-CDM predictions.
Helps interpret Webb spectra revealing carbon dioxide and other gases in WASP-39 b.
Leads the Webb team obtaining the first clear carbon-dioxide detection in an exoplanet atmosphere.
Freedman compares alternative distance indicators to investigate the Hubble constant tension
Retires as Voyager project scientist after five decades guiding the mission.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments with entangled photons, Bell inequality violations and pioneering quantum information science.
Sees CMS exploit rapidly accumulated 13.6 TeV collision data to produce early Run 3 measurements of top-quark pair production.
Mathías Olivera joined Napoli from Getafe and combined defensive security with overlapping runs in the title-winning squad.
Araújo travels with Uruguay's World Cup squad while recovering from an injury but does not play as the team exits after three group matches.
Wins the Portuguese league scoring title after a prolific 2021-22 season for Benfica, attracting interest from leading European clubs.
Darwin Núñez joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022, bringing acceleration and direct penalty-area running to Jürgen Klopp's attacking group.
Rochet keeps goal for Uruguay throughout the 2022 World Cup group stage, registering clean sheets against South Korea and Ghana.
Valverde starts Uruguay's three group games in Qatar, providing energetic passing and long-range shooting despite the team's first-round exit.
De Arrascaeta scores twice in the first half against Ghana, securing Uruguay's 2-0 victory even though other results prevent progression.
Pellistri starts Uruguay's opening World Cup match against South Korea, offering speed and direct running along the right side.
Brennan Johnson scored 16 league goals for Nottingham Forest in the 2021-22 Championship season. His pace and attacking output helped drive the club toward its successful promotion play-off campaign.
Steve Cooper guided Nottingham Forest to victory over Huddersfield Town in the 2022 Championship play-off final. The result ended the club's 23-year absence from the Premier League.
The fiftieth anniversary of Böll's Nobel Prize prompted reassessment of his writing.
European efforts to diversify natural gas supplies increase attention to Algeria's export capacity.
European efforts to diversify natural gas supplies increase attention to Algeria's export capacity.