Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
Mother spared prison over death of newborn son found in bin bags in woodland in 1998
A mother has been given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, over the death of her baby 27 years ago.
Israeli troops expand ‘security zone’ in northern Gaza – after announcing plans to seize areas of south
Israeli troops have moved into an area of northern Gaza to expand what they refer to as a “security zone” around the enclave, the military said today.
‘It’s awful’: The streets of Birmingham where residents are battling ‘rat super highway’
In Small Heath in Birmingham, the sun is setting on another mound of rubbish.
Court confirms sacking of South Korean president who declared martial law
South Korea’s constitutional court has confirmed the dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December after declaring martial law.
UK in talks with Brazil over ‘potential sale’ of two Royal Navy warships
The UK is in talks with Brazil over the “potential sale” of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships that are being ditched to cut costs, the Ministry of Defence…
Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients…
Girl, 13, dies in house fire
A 13-year-old girl has died after a house fire in Merseyside.
Highs and lows of Five-Year Keir
From Doughty Street to Downing Street: from human rights barrister in a left-wing chambers to a prime minister tough on rioters and illegal migrants.
Man with knife who ‘moved at speed’ towards police officers before he was shot dead named
A man who was shot dead by police after he “moved at speed” towards officers has been named as David Joyce.