hello and welcome to bbc news. the acclaimed british author sir salman rushdie has sustained serious injuries to his liver and an eye after being stabbed while taking to the stage at an arts centre in new york. the 75 year old is currently on a ventilator and unable to speak. police have named his attacker as hadi matar, a 24 year old from newjersey, who is currently in custody. our north america correspondent john sudworth reports. there was confusion and panic. the attack happened in full view of the audience. sir salman was left injured, lying on stage, and eyewitnesses in deep shock. there was nothing audible from the attacker. we just saw him move on stage very quickly and, repeatedly and with vicious determination, stabbed salman rushdie. people were rising up out of their seats, gasping, crying and screaming, and this unheard of thing was happening on stage. salman rushdie was taken to hospital by helicopter. he had been due to speak at the chautauqua institution, a ce
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very much indeed. time now for sportsday. good evening. this is your update from the bbc sport centre. argentina s world cup winning captain, lionel messi, has been crowned bbc sports personality s world sport star of the year for 2022. the 35 year old forward led his country to their first world cup triumph in 36 years, with that epic victory over france on penalties yesterday. messi scored seven goals, including two in the final, leading to him being awarded the golden ball award, as the best player at the tournament. messi s glittering career now stands at a world cup, copa america, seven ballon d ors, four champions leagues as well as domestic titles with barcelona and psg. france striker karim benzema has announced his retirement from international football. the current ballon d or winner and real madrid striker was meant to be part of the france squad that lost in the final yesterday on penalties to argentina, but he sustained a thigh injury on the eve of the tournament meaning h