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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand

The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

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Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say

One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines

No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.

European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats

Officials across Europe reported a slew of bomb threats against multiple flights, following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions this week. Three broadcasters also received…

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist

Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children

Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths of children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve themselves and their families The leader of a Kenyan doomsday sect has been sentenced…

Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?

The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison

Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Some media firms evacuated after hoax bomb threats

Gardaí say they are "aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe".

Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed

Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

Anti-fire ant eradication activist convicted after using legal arguments ‘similar to sovereign citizens’

Legal expert compares Trevor Hold’s failed defence to ‘tried and tested argument’ used by sovereign citizen movement Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The…

Venomous Primate Believed Extinct for 100 Years Was Hiding in Plain Sight All Along

This big-eyed furball is the Bangka slow loris, a creature that in 2015 was believed to potentially be extinct. As the video demonstrates, the Bangka slow loris (N. bancanus) is still very…

Met chief says he wouldn't be surprised if more allegations made about Brand after rape conviction

Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case

Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up

The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

Train worker recalls repelling Huntingdon attacker with frying pan

Samir Zitouni used a frying pan against train attacker Anthony Williams, jurors hear.

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction

The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Flávio Bolsonaro battles to remain relevant as he speaks at rightwing conference at Mar-a-Lago

Far-right politician addresses Conservative Political Action Conference and makes unsubstantiated claims about election fraud Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who lost Brazil’s…

Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium

After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain

The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows

YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies Europe live – latest updates Europeans believe human-made climate change is…

Judge halts construction of Trump's arch. And, Labor Department to release jobs report

A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval to proceed. And, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, a day after…

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight

The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.