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The Russell Brand trial has heard from multiple complainants across ten years, with charges including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. Brand denies all charges as the case unfolds in Southwark Crown Court, with witnesses detailing alleged assaults dating from 1999 to 2009.
Meghan has issued a deeply distressed response to allegations that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., kept child sexual abuse images at his home. Police have confirmed a 2019 letter outlining troubling allegations was shared with Meghan and her husband, but not with other agencies. The Met is reviewing its handling of the matter amid rising scrutiny.
A wave of workers-turned-entrepreneurs is reshaping how success is defined. From two-market families to flexible careers, individuals are stepping away from relentless hustle toward autonomy, personal boundaries, and wellbeing. The changes are driven by motherhood, burnout, and the search for meaningful work.
Thousands of young protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party and student groups, have staged near-daily rallies demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after a Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls removed about 130 million names. Authorities have deployed tens of thousands of police in New Delhi, detained movement leaders and opposition figures, suspended mobile internet and closed rail and metro links to block access to protest sites.
Apple has launched HomeView, a 7-inch smart display that centralises control of its ecosystem and introduces an AI-powered Siri. It competes with Amazon’s Echo Show, offering features like FaceTime, Messages, and smart home management. The device starts shipping in November at $299.99, with a new line of HomeKit-enabled accessories announced.
Netflix has announced significant leadership changes and a major round of layoffs as it grapples with slowing engagement and fierce competition. The company has replaced Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice and is restructuring its film unit, while still pursuing a streaming-first strategy and exploring limited theatrical windows for certain titles.
Brazil's electoral court has ordered Meta to apply identical rules to posts and advertising for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro after Lula's campaign alleged the company limited his reach and biased AI tools. Meta has denied political favouritism, said it fixed technical problems and faces potential daily fines if it does not comply before Sunday’s runoff.
Prosecutors have charged Abdulrahman Alfozan, a former OpenAI engineer, with using a device to intercept oral communications. They say he sought to flee to Saudi Arabia; OpenAI has terminated him. The case hinges on new court filings and travel plans connected to Saudi ties.
The documentary on Elon Musk has seen shifting release plans as studios negotiate distribution. TikTok has suspended an associated account over political content, while HBO’s airing remains in question as Universal reassesses international rights.
Netflix has appointed Peter Rice to replace Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer, as the company seeks to accelerate growth and diversify its slate. The move follows recent layoffs and ongoing concerns about engagement, with Rice bringing experience from Disney and Fox to oversee global content, including live sports and events.
Public transport authorities are being empowered to impose fines up to £100 for nuisance behaviour such as loud music, vaping and littering. A nationwide campaign urges passengers to use headphones and share the carriage, not the noise, while enforcement rests with authorised officers and police.
Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera, a Rwanda critic who fled to Uganda, has been found dead near Kampala. Ugandan police say the head is still missing. Multiple outlets report on the investigation, with Human Rights Watch calling for a full probe into possible motives tied to his opposition to Kigali.
The BBC has announced a plan to move BBC Scotland, BBC Three, and related services online as part of a broader effort to save £500m over the next two years. Linear channels will close in spring, with content rerouted to iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and YouTube while some programming shifts to BBC One/Two in Scotland. The changes aim to align with changing audience habits while preserving key regional content.
Google has updated its privacy policy to clarify how data from Gmail, Drive and Photos may inform ad targeting when used with its Personal Intelligence features in Gemini. OpenAI models will soon run on Google Cloud, and Personal Intelligence is expanding to Android Auto and Google Built-in, raising concerns about data usage in AI queries and ad personalization.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled state residents about its handling of Facebook user data, including links to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The judge reduced a higher statutory penalty to $25bn and directed proceeds to state programs including schools.
Tesla reports third-quarter results showing a 56% year-over-year drop in operating income to $718 million, missing Wall Street profit estimates but delivering $1.5 billion in free cash flow. Revenue hits $28.05 billion, with deliveries beating expectations but margins pressured by higher AI and R&D spend; a potential SpaceX merger looms as executives form committees.
María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than ten months in exile, posting "I am here. With you." Supporters greeted her at a church in Lara state and opposition leader Edmundo González has confirmed her arrival. Machado has given public thanks to U.S. figures while details of her entry remain unclear.