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Brand' rape trial hears from first alleged victim

A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.

Sally Rooney books pulled over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney books pulled over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney books pulled over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney books pulled over Palestine Action support

The award-winning author says she's prepared to accept the consequences of her vocal support of Palestine Action, which was banned under anti-terrorism laws.

Nazi-looted Kandinsky painting sells for $A51m

Nazi-looted Kandinsky painting sells for $A51m

Nazi-looted Kandinsky painting sells for $A51m

Nazi-looted Kandinsky painting sells for $A51m

The Colorful Life, a landmark painting by Wassily Kandinsky, has fetched $A51 million at auction in London.

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Comedian Brand was a ruthless predator: UK prosecutors

A prosecutor has accused comedian Russell Brand of being a "ruthless" sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade.

Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.

Russell Brand arrives for second day of rape trial

Jury selection is due to finish for the rape and sexual assault trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand, who's accused of offences over a 10-year period.

Jury selected for Brand trial over sex crime claims

A jury has been selected for a trial in the United Kingdom of Russell Brand over alleged historical sexual offences.

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UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

Australia and the US have condemned "Iran’s use of violent attacks" as the UK blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for an air base security incident.

Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial

The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government’s push for a closer relationship with the EU.

Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial

British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.

Andrew search warrants quashed, UK police accept error

Andrew search warrants quashed, UK police accept error

Andrew search warrants quashed, UK police accept error

Andrew search warrants quashed, UK police accept error

UK police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and seized his property have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a judge says.

Andrew accuses UK police of taking personal items

Andrew accuses UK police of taking personal items

Andrew accuses UK police of taking personal items

Andrew accuses UK police of taking personal items

The former Duke of York alleges officers removed "private and confidential material" not connected to their investigation when they searched his home.

Russell Brand at court for hearing before rape trial

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has made a silent entry to a London court for a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

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Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad

Ben Talty, Hugo Savala and Max King headline a new-look England squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

UK author, disgraced ex-MP Jeffrey Archer dead at 86

With his final novel Adam and Eve due for publication later in October, former UK MP Lord Jeffrey Archer has died suddenly at 86.

Andrew taking legal action police over search warrants

A UK court hearing will take place after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor requested a judge examine ‌the ‌lawfulness ⁠of search warrants that preceded his arrest.

Fowler's Man City humble fellow Matildas' Arsenal

Champions Manchester City, with Mary Fowler in their ranks, have enjoyed a big day in their Women's Super League push, defeating rivals Arsenal 4-2.

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Silky Smoothy: Aussie's amazing NRL-Super League double

Wakefield Trinity's Tyson Smoothy has achieved the amazing rugby league double of back-to-back grand final wins in Australia and the UK in successive years.

Cam's golden St Andrews moment as Aussies fade in Links

An eagle hole-out at the first helped South African Casey Jarvis maintain the lead at the St Andrews-based Links Championship as Australia's challenge flopped.

Alleged killer of UK ex-minister charged on Farage plot

The man accused of killing former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe has also been charged over a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Aussie shines at Carnoustie after wine with Test batter

Australian Matias Sanchez has enjoyed a terrific day at Scotland's Links Championships alongside one of the greats of English cricket.

Socceroo lands money-spinning Scottish testimonial

After more than a decade being a fan favourite at Easter Road, Scottish club Hibernian have decided to honour Socceroo Martin Boyle with a testimonial year.

Aussie world No.788 leads glamour Scottish links event

After a rough season, journeyman Jack Buchanan has outshone 19 of his fellow Australians to take a share of the lead in the prestigious Links Championship.

Police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in RAF Fairford probe

UK police say they have arrested a 27-year-old dual citizen in London while a second man has been questioned under caution in a probe of an air base incident.

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