Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
Russell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial. The 51-year-old comedian and actor is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault…
India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign
India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign Thousands of security personnel have been deployed across New Delhi in advance of protest calling for the election chief’s…
Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks
Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he ‘fears nothing’ and will face M’billi in Riyadh on October 31…
Healey must find up to £35bn to meet spending plans, says think tank
Chancellor John Healey is facing a funding gap of up to £35bn and must set out “credible” spending plans in his first Budget on 28 October, an influential think tank…
India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’ Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the…
Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to Kingdom. Smoke and…
Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz
Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
The prime minister is expected to tell the Commons later it would be a “dereliction of duty” to turn down a closer relationship with the European Union – if one…
Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth
The world’s biggest accountancy firm helped in falsifying documents to hide Roman Abramovich’s wealth and evade tax, BBC Panorama has found. Accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus meant assets…
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties Chinese foreign ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures. Taiwan’s flag is carried across the sky…