Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:55:53 GMT
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:40 GMT
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:52:04 GMT
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:35 GMT
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:02:57 GMT
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:01:46 GMT
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:41:45 GMT
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:59 GMT
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:02:34 GMT
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
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