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Brand says friends abandoned him after sex crime claims

Russell Brand has told a court allegations of sex offences had been "devastating" and not a single person would give evidence on his behalf.

Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial

Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.

Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer

Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer

Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer

Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer

Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is being considered for a fourth Rugby World Cup after being recalled to the Wallabies' spring tour squad at age 37.

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Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Philippine investigators are examining electronic devices linked to Meghan Markle's father that allegedly contain hundreds or thousands of abusive images.

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on Star Trek, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on Star Trek, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, the sole communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff, has died.

Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says

A woman who worked as Russell Brand's personal assistant 20 years ago has told a court the comedian used MySpace to find women for sex.

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US singer Brown avoids jail over UK nightclub attack

US singer Brown avoids jail over UK nightclub attack

US singer Brown avoids jail over UK nightclub attack

US singer Brown avoids jail over UK nightclub attack

Singer Chris Brown has been handed a suspended prison sentence over a bottle attack at a London nightclub.

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

R&B singer Chris Brown has arrived at a UK court to find out his punishment over a bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

A Philippine minister says signs indicate Meghan Markle's father is "a possible sex offender of the grossest kind" and an investigation will be completed soon.

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

England cricket great James Anderson has expressed his feelings about being let go by his county side after an incredible stint.

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr admits he had sex with prostitutes in the Philippines but denies he had a stash of child sex abuse images.

'I meant it': injury-hit Aussie's 'lucky' comeback goal

'I meant it': injury-hit Aussie's 'lucky' comeback goal

'I meant it': injury-hit Aussie's 'lucky' comeback goal

'I meant it': injury-hit Aussie's 'lucky' comeback goal

Injury-plagued Aussie striker Thomas Waddingham has made a fairytale return, scoring his first goal for Championship side Portsmouth in nearly two years

Aussie trio launch Arsenal women's revival in derby win

Aussie trio launch Arsenal women's revival in derby win

Aussie trio launch Arsenal women's revival in derby win

Aussie trio launch Arsenal women's revival in derby win

Arsenal's three Matildas all started a WSL match together for the first time this season and it paid dividends as they beat Spurs in the north London derby.

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Meghan hit by claim her father had child abuse images

The Duchess of Sussex is "deeply distressed" over reports her estranged father is being investigated for allegedly possessing child abuse images.

'Bubbly' Brand accuser turned to alcoholism, court told

Friends and family of a woman who gave evidence in court against Russell Brand say she did not go to police because she "didn't think she would be believed".

Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told

The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.

King praises William at banquet for Sultan of Oman

The King has hosted the Sultan of Oman at a glittering banquet but the diplomatic triumph could be overshadowed by another bombshell interview given by Harry.

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Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’

A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.

Brand's accuser denies being 'giddy schoolgirl'

A TV worker who says she was raped by Russell Brand has insisted she "wasn't a giddy schoolgirl" during her encounter with the star in a central London bar.

Brand had 'maniacal grin' during alleged sexual assault

Former actor Russell Brand is accused of groping a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet to perform a sex act.

Matildas star at the double in Women's Super League

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has scored twice in a brilliant performance to power Chelsea to a 6-2 win over Spurs in the Women's Super League.

'Eaten alive': Hull reality check for hooked Herrington

Socceroo Lucas Herrington was booked and substituted at halftime as Hull crashed to their worst defeat of the season in the Premier League.

Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets

A woman has told a UK court a "wild-eyed" Russell Brand tried to grab her and take her into the toilets, but his lawyers argue her experience was "short lived".

Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had 'snake-like' body

A jury has been played a police interview of a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her saying she "found his ‌body quite snake-like, disgusting".

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