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Russell Brand was 'ruthless' and a 'sexual predator', prosecutors allege as rape trial begins
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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Culture
Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
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South Yorkshire
One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
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Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft. Video, 00:01:43
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Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
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Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line
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Europe
Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine. Video, 00:01:14
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
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Sport headlines

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Did Martinez go 'too far' or was he 'spot on' with criticism of Man Utd hierarchy?
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Football
Struijk has red card shown after VAR intervention overturned
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Brighton
Man Utd defender Martinez issues scathing attack on board
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Man Utd
'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
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Aston Villa
Viking hold Bayern in thriller as Kane breaks Messi record
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Amputee told he needs more proof for blue badge
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Norfolk
One man dead and two missing as search goes on for fishing boat off Lewis
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Highlands & Islands
Our baby died on Christmas Eve and we're still waiting for answers
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Bryant attacks 'irresponsible' Stormont ministers over budget
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Filming gets underway on the third and final series of Daddy Issues
Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey are joined by guest stars including Sian Gibson and Neil Morrissey.
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Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
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Sussex
Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
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US & Canada
Cracking voice, Gromit: Dog to speak at last
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Bristol
Amy Dowden praised for 'iconic' clapback at ex-Strictly professional dancer
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Wales
Northumbria Mysteries: An unlikely duo takes centre stage in this 'clever mystery’
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A century at the Hundred Acre Wood: How well do you know Winnie-the-Pooh?
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The Celebrity Traitors: Outside the castle

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Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have painted on the Cote d'Azur. Video
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Industry: The backstabbing, high stakes, hit series starring Myha’la. Video
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Michael Sheen plays a father faced with a heartbreaking choice. Video
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Life beyond the age of 150? Hannah Fry meets pioneers on the cusp of a breakthrough. Video
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Romesh Ranganathan holidays in some of the most unlikely places on earth. Video
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Health and wellbeing

Struggling to sleep? The foods and drinks that could help – and what to avoid
From kiwi fruit to bedtime drinks, what you eat in the evening can affect how well you sleep.
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Food
'I tried to hide away': Liam Williams on life with stutter. Video, 00:01:06
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Wales
I've woken from endometriosis operations to find the surgery hasn't been done
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Five life lessons we can learn from Winnie the Pooh
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Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
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Culture

Food and recipes

Easy chicken winners to roll out on weeknights
The best thing about chicken is it's easy to cook and infinitely versatile.
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Food
Mary Berry's effortless one-tray dinner will keep everyone happy
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Food
Frozen, tinned or fresh: Which foods are better for you?
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York farmer: 'This year's potatoes will be smaller' Audio, 00:04:30
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Can you identify the biscuit from its crumb?
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Money

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
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Business
The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
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Man's parcel complaints trigger Evri investigation
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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
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Will a pay rise mean I lose Child Benefit? Audio, 50 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
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Science & Environment
Life on an island with three residents and a king
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Cumbria
Free books for phone box libraries to celebrate 100 years of two British legends
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Kent
'I persuaded my football team to give me a job'
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Five artists who popped up in their own creations
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
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Birmingham & Black Country
What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia
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US & Canada
The tale of the real bear behind Winnie-the-Pooh
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Wiltshire
How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
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Judi Dench: Theatre trigger warnings have gone too far. Audio, 00:06:50
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Florence Pugh dazzles in a spy thriller full of passion and betrayal
This gripping John le Carré adaptation sees a fiery actress take centre stage in a deadly espionage sting.
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The boy behind the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh books
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The Repair Shop looks to restore a cowboy hat with links to David Bowie
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Sean Connery: Was the Hollywood heartthrob evil or a genius?
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Why is this production often named the worst movie ever made?
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