16 h. ago Prince Harry tells the BBC of his pain, and it’s queasy viewing. But who will switch it off? | Hugh Muir

Real-life anguish or confected entertainment? One thing is clear – the soap opera endures because millions still love to watch itWell, isn’t this a plot turn? You switched on for the latest cinematic episode of Prince Harry fights the fight – not against the Mirror this time, not against Murdoch either, but against those who have stripped him of his security protection – and then the script goes to places that no one expected.He loses his legal challenge in the court of appeal over the degree of security he is entitled to on the public purse while in the UK – that was pretty much expected. But then, in the second instalment of Britain’s longest-running potboiler, he exclusively opens an anguished heart to the BBC, post the appeal court verdict, and all sorts of dramatic twists ensue.Hugh Muir is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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18 h. ago UK woman accused of illegal abortion says she told medics she had miscarried

Nicola Packer tells court she had feared hospital staff ‘wouldn’t help me’ if they knew she had taken abortion pillsA woman on trial accused of having an illegal abortion has said she told hospital staff she had miscarried as she feared them knowing the truth would affect the level of care she received.Nicola Packer, 45, took abortion medicine during the Covid lockdown in November 2020, after being prescribed the pills in a remote consultation with a registered provider, a jury at Isleworth crown court heard. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Video: Russell Brand Attends Court Hearing In London For Rape Charges

Video: Russell Brand Attends Court Hearing In London For Rape Charges  The New York Times

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22 h. ago Russell Brand appears in court on charges of rape and sexual assault

Presenter released on bail by Westminster magistrates court and told he faces Old Bailey trial on five chargesRussell Brand has appeared in court on charges of rape and sexual assault.During a brief hearing at Westminster magistrates court on Friday, he was told he faced an Old Bailey trial on the five sexual offence charges. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Russell Brand granted bail after court hears comedian ‘raped woman in hotel room’

Comedian was charged last month with offences including rape

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22 h. ago Russell Brand accused of raping woman in hotel as she attended Labour conference, court hears

Details of alleged attacks unveiled as star speaks only to confirm name, date of birth, address and that he understood bail conditions

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23 h. ago Russell Brand 'raped woman on hotel bed and left her with email address, dragged two others into men's toilets and pressed another against wall'

The 49-year-old was charged by post last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women.

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23 h. ago Sycamore Gap defendant 'called police to blame his friend' saying 'he still has the saw'

The jury at Newcastle crown court has heard a 101 call allegedly made by Daniel Graham after the iconic tree was cut down, in which he appeared to place the blame on Adam Carruthers

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24 h. ago Russell Brand appears in court accused of rape at Labour Party conference and sexual assaults in toilets

Brand granted bail as he appears at court to face claims he raped two women and tried to drag another into a male toilet

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25 h. ago Russell Brand accused of rape at Labour Party conference and sexual assaults in toilets

Brand granted bail as he appears at court to face claims he raped two women and tried to drag another into a male toilet

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25 h. ago Russell Brand arrives at court to face rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has been accused by several women of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse.

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26 h. ago Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for First Hearing on Rape Charges

Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for First Hearing on Rape Charges  Variety

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26 h. ago Russell Brand Granted Bail at London Court for Rape Charge Hearing

Russell Brand Granted Bail at London Court for Rape Charge Hearing  Variety

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26 h. ago Russell Brand Granted Bail at First London Court Hearing on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand Granted Bail at First London Court Hearing on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges  The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand arrives at London court to face sexual assault charges  CNNRussell Brand Granted Bail by London Court Over Rape and Sexual Assault Charges  People.com

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26 h. ago Russell Brand arrives at court charged with rape and sex offences

Comedian Russell Brand has stepped out ahead of his court hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, facing charges of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault

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26 h. ago Russell Brand arrives at London court as he's accused of ‘dragging’ woman to male restroom, sexually assaulting another: court docs

Russell Brand arrives at London court as he's accused of ‘dragging’ woman to male restroom, sexually assaulting another: court docs  New York Post

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26 h. ago Russell Brand granted bail during London court hearing as he's accused of ‘dragging’ woman to male restroom

Russell Brand granted bail during London court hearing as he's accused of ‘dragging’ woman to male restroom  New York Post

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27 h. ago Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

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27 h. ago Childminder left three babies at home while she did school run

Andrea Ward, 62, left three boys - the eldest aged 16 months - alone at her home on 'multiple occasions', a court heard today.

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29 h. ago Rape and sex offences case against Russell Brand due in court on Friday

His case is due to be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court

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