The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks at home?
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".