72 m. ago Read Melissa Gilbert's begging letter in defense of husband Timothy Busfield as she claims West Wing star is 'honorable and compassionate' despite child sex allegations

Melissa Gilbert pleaded with a judge in a letter of support revealed in new court filings. She characterized her husband as 'honorable and compassionate.'

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1 hour ago David Byrne review – hope, humanity and dancing in a superbly paced and choreographed show

Brisbane Entertainment CentreSolo songs and Talking Heads classics mingle in a spectacular performance that doesn’t pull any punchesDressed from head to foot in iridescent orange, David Byrne and his 12-piece backing band look as if they’re about to burst into flames. On a vast, empty stage – uncluttered by amplifiers, microphones or any of the usual things that anchor a live performance – the former Talking Heads frontman is still full of twitchy energy.Thankfully, there’s no spontaneous combustion. The template for tonight’s spectacle remains the legendary Stop Making Sense tour of 1984 – via American Utopia – where the show is built in increments. It starts slowly with Heaven, from Talking Heads’ 1979 album Fear of Music, a song that has lost none of its existential power. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Australia news live: NSW dog owners face jail time for leaving pets in cars; flood warnings issued for Sydney

Under the proposals, offenders could be fined a maximum of $44,000 and sentenced to a year in prison. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Brazen’ judge comments highlight family court failuresLegal experts have criticised the handling of abuse cases in family court, after a woman and alleged survivor of domestic abuse alleged a judge suggested she be taken to a park to “fight it out” with her former partner.The judge has evidence before them of family violence, which by definition is a pattern of violence, control and abuse of power, and yet has opted to collude with the alleged perpetrator, emboldening this person to continue his offences.The fact that these attitudes permeate the justice system does not surprise me but it is shocking how brazen (these comments) are.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Australia news live: woman dead in powerful storm as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Woman killed by tree branch as NSW SES records more than 800 calls for help. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales State Emergency Services have received over 1400 calls for help and 20 requests for flood rescues after Sydney has been lashed with torrential rain.SES Assistant Commissioner Sonya Alston, speaking to ABC News, says the main areas affected by flash flooding and storm-related incidents are Illawarra, Sydney and the Hunter area.We did have an evacuation at Narrabeen overnight due to the rapid rising waters there and the localised heavy rainfall, so that continues around that. Those particular areas with the weather also moving up north, we’ll see around the north eastern New South Wales experiencing some of that heavy winds, heavy rain and large wind gusts.We’re hoping to see a little bit of relief for the Illawarra area today. But still in that Sydney northern area. So again urging everyone to keep safe, keep inside...

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6 h. ago Mikel Arteta pulls no punches with thoughts on Arsenal's VAR controversy

Arsenal were left furious when Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina handled the ball in the closing stages of their 0-0 draw on Saturday, only for VAR to determine that there should be no penalty

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6 h. ago Timothy Busfield claims there is 'no proof' for child sex abuse charges as wife pleads for his 'protection' in jail

On Friday, Busfield's legal team filed a new motion in opposition to the state's motion for pretrial detention.

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6 h. ago Kenyan rapist allowed to STAY in Britain after Home Office waited nearly 26 YEARS to deport him

A RAPIST was allowed to stay in Britain after the Home Office waited nearly 26 years to deport him. Mohammed Mubeen Agha Aslam’s case was never considered by bungling officials. And despite efforts to boot him out since, a judge allowed him to stay. Kenyan Aslam, now 56, was jailed for 19 years in 1988...

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6 h. ago Brits have their say on Poundland’s £1 engagement ring for cash

HERE’S a gem of a bargain for cash-strapped lovers popping the question this Valentine’s Day – a £1 ring. The sparkler, with a choice of four “stones”, is flying off the shelves at Poundland. But would you say, “I do” to a budget proposal – or send your penny-pinching partner packing? Graeme Culliford and Victoria...

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8 h. ago Epstein's chilling words to Virginia Giuffre after she was 'brutally raped by politician'

The whistleblower who exposed Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes recalled the abuse she suffered at the hands of a 'powerful' politician in her posthumous book

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8 h. ago Pregnant Paloma Faith shares growing bump snap followed by incredible throwback

Singer Paloma Faith will become a mother for the third time in 2026 as she is pregnant with her first child with partner Stevie Thomas - and has been proudly showing off her growing baby bump

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8 h. ago Megyn Kelly slams Timothy Busfield's wife for promoting her lifestyle brand amid his child sex abuse charges

Melissa Gilbert, 61, was busy posting on her social media this week promoting her Modern Prairie brand despite her husband's ongoing troubles.

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9 h. ago When is Scottish Cup fifth round draw as Rangers through but Hibs OUT with tie POSTPONED and Celtic & Hearts eyeing spot

WE'RE in the midst of the most exciting Scottish title race for FORTY years. And the business end of the Scottish Cup promises to be every bit as wide open. Scotland's major cup competition takes centre stage again this weekend. Rangers were first to seal their place in the next round after a comfortable 5-0...

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10 h. ago Coronation Street Olivia Frances Brown's life from 'powerful' singing voice to famous partner

Coronation Street newcomer Olivia Frances Brown, who plays Jodie Ramsey, made her debut this month

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10 h. ago Masked man who caused 'distress and alarm' to Metrolink users and 'duped' criminal among those jailed this week

The Manchester Evening News looks back on the cases before the courts this week

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11 h. ago Timothy Busfield: West Wing actor denies latest child sex abuse allegations as colleagues offer support

Busfield’s longtime agents have reportedly dropped him from their roster amid the slew of allegations that have emerged

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11 h. ago Hollywood stars DEFEND Timothy Busfield after child abuse claims as he reveals sex life with Melissa Gilbert

Busfield's lawyers filed a motion late on Friday filled with statements from star friends of the scandal hit actor and director after he was held without bond following his first court appearance this week.

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11 h. ago Nursery worker convicted of child sexual abuse charged with 15 offences of taking indecent photos of children

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with nine counts of taking indecent photographs of a child and six counts of outraging public decency

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12 h. ago EuroLeague CEO dismisses NBA’s European plan as a ‘bit of a broken record’

EuroLeague chief scoffs at NBA Europe promisesSilver targets 2027 launch despite skepticismClubs, cash and control drive looming showdownEuropean basketball often is a hot mess of passionate fandom, heated rivalries and financial problems.Holding some powerful fiefdoms together is the EuroLeague. It’s not thrilled about the NBA’s plans to create a new competition on the continent. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Andrew's last ride? Member of public hurls abuse as shamed royal mounts horse in Windsor while preparations step up for his move from Royal Lodge

Onlookers were quick to spot the disgraced former prince trotting through leafy Berkshire, with one man heckling him.

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12 h. ago ‘Brainwashing’: the shocking case of a Native American healer accused of sexual abuse

Nathan Chasing Horse, who had part in Dances with Wolves, accused in trial that spotlights influence of ‘medicine men’After learning she was of Lakota descent around 1996, Melissa Leone, who was adopted, hungered to connect to her Native American tribe.“I was grabbing a hold of any and all connections that felt good or safe,” she said. Continue reading...

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