Fourth complainant tells Russell Brand trial of alleged assault at London radio station
The woman described the alleged encounter as ‘frenzied’ and ‘violent’ in testimony at Southwark Crown Court. Brand denies all seven charges against him.
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Devils open three-game homestand against Avalanche after Washington loss
New Jersey hosts Colorado at Prudential Center on October 20. Both teams arrive after losses, while the Devils’ final lineup remains unsettled.
Police arrest suspect after two Gangnam building fires injure 19
A man in his 70s was arrested after fires seven minutes apart at buildings housing patent law firms in Seoul. He claimed a patent dispute motivated him; police say the...
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United broke promises before his dismissal
The former manager says United pledged backing and better communication after the 2024 FA Cup final, then sold Scott McTominay against his wishes.
Germany’s AfD investigates online publication of emails after September cyberattack
The party says a provider was targeted and data from a small number of accounts was apparently copied. Reports of a much larger volume of material remain unconfirmed by the AfD.
Prabowo marks two years as Indonesia’s president amid spending and political pressures
Indonesia’s government points to growth and expanded free meals as Prabowo enters his third year, while the cost and oversight of his programmes draw scrutiny.
Google Cloud disruption in London affects Revolut and other UK services
Google is investigating problems in its London cloud region as Revolut reports disruption to payments and cash withdrawals, and other services report access problems.
FIFA suspends Ziko and Hassan brothers after Egypt’s World Cup exit
Egypt’s football association says Mostafa Ziko received a five-match ban, while coach Hossam Hassan and team manager Ibrahim Hassan were suspended for three matches each.
Storm Austen named as Met Office warns of strong winds across southern Britain
A yellow warning covers parts of Wales and England on Friday, with coastal gusts above 70 mph possible. The storm’s exact track remains uncertain.
Jakarta wants to be a regional film hub. Its governor is looking to Busan
At the Jakarta Film Summit, Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo pitched the Indonesian capital to filmmakers and investors, with permits, financing and regional production on the agenda.
Indonesia says forest-fire haze affected 2,604 flights, with Singapore routes cancelled
Indonesia’s transport ministry reported widespread domestic flight disruption from haze and 14 cancelled services involving Singapore.
UK regulator proposes lower fees and wider access to iPhone contactless technology
The Competition and Markets Authority wants Apple to ease technical and commercial barriers for rival payment services. Its consultation closes on 17 November.
Krishnankutty questions KSEB losses behind Kerala’s planned power tariff changes
The former electricity minister wants the basis for reported losses of around ₹5,000 crore explained and warns that higher charges would burden consumers.
Evolution Mallorca brings The Debut and Ink to its 15th edition
The festival plans more than 100 projects from October 28 to November 4, pairing international films with Mallorcan work and cinematography events.
AfD’s Alice Weidel to present plan to cut EU powers and institutions
The German party’s proposals would replace direct European Parliament elections, reduce the Commission’s role and seek a referendum on EU membership if reforms fail.
Gulf of Mexico study finds steep decline in deep-water marine life after 2010 spill
Researchers found far fewer marine animals in a surveyed part of the Gulf in the years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, though the area had no pre-spill baseline.
Joanne McNally gets a standing ovation on Fallon ahead of her Netflix special
The Irish comedian’s US television debut drew applause from The Tonight Show audience and praise from Jimmy Fallon. Her next stop is a filmed New York performance.
Malaysia cancels Perikatan Nasional’s registration ahead of Melaka election
The Registrar of Societies says the opposition coalition’s response failed to refute the grounds for deregistration. PN says it will challenge the decision in court.