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Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women
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Sally Rooney books no longer to be sold in UK over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney’s books can no longer be sold in the UK after her support for banned group Palestine Action, with Faber citing legal risks following July 5 2025.
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Court hears Russell Brand apologised after treating woman ‘like an animal’
Russell Brand rape trial: woman tells Southwark Crown Court he apologised for treating her “like an animal”. Brand has pleaded not guilty to seven offences.
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Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
Wilderness Songs review: Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support
Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest
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Ottolenghi and Leith whisky maker create new Scotch whisky for Edinburgh restaurant
Woven partners with Ottolenghi on a Mediterranean-inspired Scotch whisky, launched to mark the brand’s first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh on October 2.
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Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says
International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship
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Co-Existence by Ethan Mollick review: How to build a real relationship with AI and keep your cognitive edge
Co-Existence by Ethan Mollick is an excellent practical guide to effectively collaborating with AI without relinquishing our most valuable human cognitive capabilities, says Daniel Cossins
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Fears efforts to tackle poverty going 'backwards' as reality in York laid bare
There are fears efforts to tackle poverty are going backwards, with York researchers told little has changed a century on from a landmark study.
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Antoine Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse at Anfield, court told
A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.
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Fears efforts to tackle poverty going 'backwards' as reality in York laid bare
There are fears efforts to tackle poverty are going backwards, with York researchers told little has changed a century on from a landmark study.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
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Deliveroo should invest in human riders not robot couriers, union says — as critics claim 'innovation should not come at the expense of real people
Deliveroo has started trialing robot deliveries in the UK, but a trade union representing couriers has criticized the rollout.
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The small print of a free spin: what ‘no deposit’ actually means
You’ve signed up to an online casino, received 50 free spins and won £2.30. But for that money to actually end up in your account, you’ll first have to place bets totalling £23 to meet the 10x wagering requirements.
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Coach company quits Home Office migrant contract after abuse
The decision follows an incident where two coaches were vandalised by anti-migrant protesters
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Head of energy regulator warns of ‘difficult’ winter ahead
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said he shared concerns that ‘people are going to struggle this winter without some help’.
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£45 million scheme once dismissed as 'vanity project' wins national award
The current Reform UK leadership thanked “council teams and partners who have worked so hard on this transformative project.”
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Artwork dating back nearly 200 years to go under hammer in Yorkshire
A rare drawing by John Constable is set to go under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire next month.
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Look back: Pioneering Bradford police officer with an international reputation
AS part of a two-feature series, I am exploring the background to two Scottish brothers, my distant cousins, who achieved international recognition - one as a notable Police Detective and the other as a World Champion Strongman.
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Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TV
A Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana. Jaime West, who is standing for Fayette County Council, spoke to Connersville News Examiner managing editor Amy Graham-McCarthy on October 9 for LocalTV3. Things took a bizarre turn when West was asked what potentially unpopular move she would implement. This prompted a tirade which included claims that the sheriff’s nephew had threatened to “blow my head off.” When asked to give her closing words, West replied “We have guns too!”
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Harrogate photographer's surprise at getting the call for VIP London launch
“The invited VIP list for the opening of the 1990s event at Tate Britain went halfway around the building”
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Sir Trevor Phillips encouraged CBS News colleagues to tell critics to ‘fuck off’
Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on Tuesday
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump with renewed strikes on Ukraine
US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle over livestream featuring giant talking pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal with an online gambling brand, a court has heard
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite hot US inflation
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended up 74.53 points, 0.7%, at 10,724.86.
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UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial
A British prosecutor has accused Russell Brand of being a “ruthless” sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade
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Applications
App reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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London Mayor’s office resolves £50m contract dispute with US AI giant Palantir
Sadiq Khan in May blocked a deal commissioning US tech giant Palantir to supply the Metropolitan Police with AI technology to automate analysis in criminal investigations
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London's oldest restaurant Rules donated to Europe's biggest conservation charity
The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity
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All the allegations against Russell Brand from day one of trial
Southwark Crown Court heard in detail on Wednesday about the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009 as his showbiz career was flourishing
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet PM to discuss brain tumours
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has said his meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a “unique opportunity for change”.
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Blocking Rosebank would cost £11bn, campaigners say as decision looms
Refusing permission for the drilling of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea would mean thousands of lost jobs and cost the UK economy almost £11 billion over the next decade, its developers have said, as a Government decision looms.
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
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Labour MPs must now engage with the Brexit issue - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jas Olak, Vice Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
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Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – live
Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial begins
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Family who spent £12k taking son to London for hospital appointments call for change
Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said
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Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring
Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced
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EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – Europe live
European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine
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Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional TV plea
The Scottish swimmer has urged Mr Burnham to appoint a national brain cancer lead
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
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Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Winning pitctures revealed
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
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Bungling gang jailed for almost 14 years for armed raid on wrong house
Three members of a bungling gang who carried an armed raid on an innocent family having burst into the wrong house have been jailed for a total of almost 14 years.
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Airtel Money slips from float price as unconditional trading starts
Earlier this month, the company launched its Initial Public Offering at a roughly £5.3 billion valuation.
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In The Room
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU. At Labour conference, he said Brexit had done “more harm than good”. In a BBC interview, he suggested it was “possible” that a future Labour manifesto could promise another in-out referendum. And in a podcast this week, he claimed Russia had interfered in the Brexit vote. Burnham clearly has strong feelings about Europe. Today, we ask: why is he bringing the Brexit debate back now? Also, with Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget just two weeks away, we examine the big calls facing the government this winter — from fuel costs to the threat of freezing weather. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.