Russell Brand: Comedian says there are things he cannot discuss at theatre show
The comedian performed in London in his first appearance since being accused of rape and sexual assault. Source: BBC News
Boys From the Blackstuff: James Graham and Barry Sloane on reviving landmark 1980s TV drama
Boys From the Blackstuff regularly appears on lists of the greatest TV shows ever. Now it’s on stage. Source: BBC News
Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault
The comedian and actor denies allegations made by women about his behaviour over a period of seven years. Source: BBC News
Wales 28-8 Portugal: Warren Gatland’s side struggle to World Cup win against impressive Portugal
Wales (14) 28 Tries: Rees-Zammit, Lake, Morgan, Faletau Cons: Halfpenny 3, Costelow Portugal (3) 8 Tries: Martins Pens: Marques Much-changed Wales struggled to a bonus-point World Cup victory over impressive Portugal in Nice. Portugal excelled in the first half, but were trailing 14-3 at the break after Wales tries by Louis Rees-Zammit and captain Dewi […]
Samoa 43-10 Chile: Samoa begin Rugby World Cup with bonus-point win
Samoa fly-half Christian Leali’ifano was Australia’s top points scorer at the 2019 World Cup Samoa: (19) 43 Tries: Paia’aua, Taumateine, Lee, Malolo 2 Cons: Leali’ifano 2, Sopoaga Pens: Leali’ifano 4 Chile: (10) 10 Try: Dittus Cons: Videla Pens: Garafulic Samoa began their Rugby World Cup campaign with a bonus-point win over Chile in Bordeaux. Chile […]
Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police
Daniel Burke, from Manchester, had been fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia since 2022. Source: BBC News
What is an American bully XL and why are they being banned?
The dog can weigh more than nine stone (60kg) and be strong enough to overpower an adult. Source: BBC News
Penscynor Wildlife Park: Traumatic chimpanzee escape remembered
Two of the animals were shot dead after leaving their enclosure and heading for a village school. Source: BBC News
Boy, 14, stabbed to death in Manchester
Another 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Source: BBC News
US special counsel Jack Smith asks judge to place gag order on Donald Trump
If approved, it would ban Mr Trump from making statements “regarding the identity, testimony, or credibility of prospective witnesses” and “statements about any party, witness, attorney, court personnel, or potential jurors that are disparaging and inflammatory, or intimidating”. Source: BBC News