In other news. . .
Synagogue shooting In the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in US history, 11 people were shot dead at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. The mass shooting has followed an increase in anti-semitic incidents across the US in the past year and a resurgent far right which many believe has gained momentum since Trump has been in office.
Serena’s Ramos rage Back on court after the birth of her daughter, Serena Williams was penalised by umpire Carlos Ramos for receiving signals from her coach during a match. She accused him of being a ‘liar’ and a ‘thief ’, and, after he deducted points, claimed sexism and unfair treatment, eclipsing Naomi Osaka’s first major title win.
The Khashoggi mystery Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an outspoken critic of Saudi Arabia, disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Authorities initially denied all knowledge, then claimed he’d died in a fist fight, before finally admitting he’d been murdered in a ‘rogue’ operation.
Lord exposes knight MP Peter Hain revealed in the House of Lords that Topshop boss Sir Philip Green was the businessman at the centre of a sexual and racial harassment scandal. Sir Philip denied all allegations, insisting he’d only ever engaged in ‘banter’ with employees.
Nadia’s Nobel win One of many Yazidi women to suffer rape and torture by Isis, Nadia Murad was awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon in war.
Nick at a Christian ceremony, followed by a traditional Hindu wedding at Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace. Nick arrived on horseback wearing a turban, while Priyanka shared a candid snap of her Mehendi ceremony, saying it ‘kicked off her celebrations in the way they both dreamed’.
FELICITY JONES AND CHARLES GUARD
Star Wars actress Felicity and director Charles got married at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe in June. The details were kept very quiet, with only a few pictures surfacing on Instagram. Tom Hanks and Eddie Redmayne were among the A-list guests.
AMY SCHUMER AND CHRIS FISHER
Amy wore a pair of whiterimmed sunglasses to her wedding to chef Chris Fischer – and the ceremony began with a dog walking down the aisle ( it was wearing a veil). We wouldn’t expect anything less.