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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term: A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual ...
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Key FactsRussell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- The jury convicted Brand of one rape and three sexual assaults involving four women.
- It acquitted him of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- The allegations concerned events that dated back more than 20 years.
- Judge Joel Bennathan indicated a significant prison term at Monday's sentencing and denied Brand bail over possible flight risk.
“I regret the hardship caused to the children, of course. But the hardship has been caused by serious criminal offending by their father.”— Judge Joel Bennathan spoke in court about the impact of the case on Brand’s children.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years.
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Key FactsRonaldo announces departure from Portugal's national team
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- With 985 goals, Ronaldo leads the all-time scoring list, ahead of Lionel Messi with 937 and Pelé with 762 goals.
- Ronaldo says he does not diet and allows occasional treats; reported staples include lean meat, fish, and plenty of vegetables.
- In 2025, Ronaldo called sleep his most important tool; he goes to bed between 11 p.m. and midnight and wakes at 8:30 a.m.
- In May 2025, former coach Luis Castro told Sky Sports that Ronaldo's routines, diet, sleep, and recovery contributed to his longevity, in his view.
“His behavior is all tailored towards sports performance — his diet, his sleep, and his recovery. He is a person deeply concerned with eating well, sleeping well and preparing his body properly. In my opinion, this is clearly where Cristiano's longevity comes from.”— Luis Castro, who worked with Ronaldo at Al Nassr, said this to Sky Sports in May 2025.
Nations League: Tuchel Leaves Palmer, Mainoo, Foden Out Of England Squad For Spain, Croatia Games
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This is the scene on Woodland Road in Darlington after a van smashed into a tree overnight.
Essex's own Rochelle Rackham has won Big Brother 2026 👁️
She beat Twinks Burnett, from East London, to be crowned the winner of the series 🥇
Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa has had his minimum jail term increased from 21 years to 25 years by the Court of Appeal. Follow live updates: Henry Nowak’s killer has minimum term increased to 25 years by Court of Appeal
Key FactsDigwa’s minimum term raised to 25 years
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- On 1 June 2026, Digwa received life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for murdering Henry Nowak in Southampton.
- The Court of Appeal raised the minimum term to 25 years and refused Digwa permission to challenge the sentence.
- Judges assessed the offence at 23 years before aggravating factors, at least 27 afterward, and 25 after mitigation.
- No decision had yet been made on Digwa’s separate application to appeal his murder conviction.
What does Liz Truss think about Andy Burnham?
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Video released by police shows youths setting off fireworks in the street last bonfire night. One of them hit a young girl, just four years old ... Show more
Colleagues walk 26 miles for Buxton GP with brain cancer
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Jimmy Anderson in talks with Surrey to continue county career after Lancashire exit
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Arsenal have released a behind-the-scenes look at how their Christmas film starring Love Actually star Colin Firth was made
Amar Dedic set to escape Newcastle sanction over carrying bow and arrow: Newcastle’s Amar Dedic is unlikely to face a club sanction after being spotted holding a ...
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Key FactsAmar Dedic questioned after bow report
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- Northumbria Police said a report came in shortly after 1:55 p.m. Wednesday about two men with a bow and arrows on a track by the Military Road reservoir in Harlow Hill.
- The Daily Mail reported that at least six marked and unmarked police vehicles were dispatched; some were believed to be armed response units.
- Police stopped the vehicle about seven miles away in Darras Hall; it was searched, and the bow and arrows were seized.
- Former Wales international Paul Dummett and Newcastle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie were understood to have arrived by chance and offered help.
Mikaela Ian Pearman: Simon Horrell and the story of Tangles: When Simon Horrell arrived in Bermuda from England in the late 1970s, he could hardly have imagined ...
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The Portuguese global footballing legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, is retiring.
Cristiano Ronaldo has handed over his famous red number 7 jersey ... Show more
@fifa boss Gianni Infantino has the dubious honour of being the Lewes bonfire effigy for 2026 - with @southernwatermedia getting a shout out too 💩 check out ... Show more
🚨 BREAKING: Emergency services are at the scene of a large fire in Colchester this evening.
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Key FactsBurnham says Putin will not be invited to G20 summit
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- As reported by The Economist, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Putin would not be invited to next year's G20 summit.
- The summit is scheduled for November 2027 in Manchester, northwest England.
- In September, Marco Rubio said Washington had invited Putin to a G20 meeting in Miami in December.
- Melania Trump was due to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday.
“While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal, unjustified, horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that’s going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada.”— Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said this while explaining why Russian and Belarusian players would be excluded from the world junior championship in Canada.
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We have the infrastructure in Blackpool and Fleetwood to help the economy and national securityWe have the infrastructure in Blackpool and Fleetwood to help the economy and national security
Banwell Bypass delayed again after almost 100 years of waiting as £105m project pushed back to late 2027
A fantastic procession at Lindfield bonfire - everyone looked great! 🔥
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Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina tells AP she will return from exile in December at any cost
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Town councillor speaks of devastation after ram raiders hit Whittlesey again
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"Feeling at home": Harry Kane extends his contract with FC Bayern Munich: World Footballer of the Year Harry Kane (33) has extended his contract with FC Bayern ...
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Key FactsKane extends Bayern deal through 2029
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fcbayern.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fcbayern.com
- Since joining Bayern in summer 2023, Kane has scored 156 goals in 161 competitive matches.
- With the club, he has won two German league titles, the DFB-Pokal and the German Supercup twice.
- In 2026, Kane was named Germany’s Footballer of the Year and won the Golden Shoe twice, in 2023/24 and 2025/26.
- As captain, he led England to third place at the summer World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“My whole family is very happy here. I wanted to stay, I’m looking forward to the future, and I want to win many more titles with this great club.”— Harry Kane on his decision to stay at Bayern Munich and his ambition to win more titles with the club.
Ian Winter KC, who represented the 51-year-old at Southwark Crown Court, told Sunday Times chief news correspondent Rosamund Urwin: "I hope you're ... Show more
FC Bayern: Hamann has a controversial Kane suspicion about the deal - | "They couldn't help it" | Football
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Marco Rose getting plenty of love from the travelling Cherries fans in Prague after their 3-1 win over Sparta Praha!#afcb
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Birmingham councillors cheered and shouted 'Free Palestine' as a motion demanding a review of the council's financial links with Israel was ... Show more
Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge offers London flat rent-free to new writers: Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from ...
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Motorists are obliged to notify the DVLA.
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Wakefield city centre bar closes down
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Liam Rosenior speaks out on Chelsea struggles in new interview: 'I'm not a joke'
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A charity shop in south Essex has spoken out about "soul destroying" vandalism which saw its window smashed and forced them to close ... Show more
More than 75,000 people have signed a petition calling for a public inquiry into the UK Government's complicity in the Gaza genocide
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Petition calling for Gaza genocide inquiry reaches 75,000 signatures
Petition calling for Gaza genocide inquiry reaches 75,000 signatures
Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to a G20 ...
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Two Preston North End Championship fixtures rearranged for TV broadcast
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Star striker extends contract with FC Bayern: Where Harry Kane invests his millions
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Peterborough Indian restaurant receives damning food hygiene rating after inspectors find flies around onion bhajis and kitchen ‘soiled with dirt’
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18 fascinating pictures to take you back to 196918 fascinating pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1969 and the way life looked back then
‘Pupils feel they belong’: Banbury primary school praised in latest Ofsted report
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Hunt for masked man in black gloves after woman raped on South Yorkshire stretch of Trans Pennine Trail
Read more: Hunt for masked man in black gloves after woman raped on South Yorkshire stretch of Trans Pennine Trail
Did Tottenham finally get a transfer window right? 🤔🔄️
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This is Kamil Klonek, who has been jailed after throwing a beer can towards police at a protest in Southampton.
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Under-fire Ashfield Council holds 'constructive' talks with Government officials
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