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Aan Nederviersel in Zandhoven is woensdagavond een woning volledig uitgebrand. De bewoner kon zich tijdig uit de voeten maken. De oorzaak is voorlopig onbekend.

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Russell Brand was told he “has a platform with followers in the millions” and has not been “taken apart by the media” during questioning by the prosecution today at Southwark Crown Court. Brand was being probed by barrister Riel […]

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Russell Brand denied all the allegations against him as he took the stand in his trial on rape and sexual assault charges on Wednesday.

Russell Brand heeft geen getuigen gevonden om zijn zeven aanklachten tegen te spreken. De komiek kwam woensdag voor het eerst aan het woord bij zijn zedenproces en ontkende de aanklachten van drie verkrachtingen, drie gevallen van seksueel misbruik en één geval van aanranding.

Russell Brand heeft geen getuigen gevonden om zijn zeven aanklachten tegen te spreken. De komiek kwam woensdag voor het eerst aan het woord bij zijn zedenproces en ontkende de aanklachten van drie verkrachtingen, drie gevallen van seksueel misbruik en één geval van aanranding.

Russell Brand told jurors at his rape trial he has dedicated much of his life to "beyond reckless philandering and idiocy", and admitted he had been wrong to use his fame to get sex.

Comedian on trial accused of seven offences between 1999 ‌and 2009

Russell Brand told the court he did not commit the crimes and believed sexual consent was "fundamental, essential, necessary" and "more important than sex itself".

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O ator e comediante britânico Russell Brand chega ao Tribunal da Coroa de Southwark, onde se espera que a defesa comece a apresentar seus argumentos em seu julgamento por acusações de estupro e agressão sexual envolvendo seis mulheres entre 1999 e 2009, acusações que ele nega, em Londres, Grã-Bretanha, 28 de outubro de 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard Nesta quar

In einem Tierpark in Brandenburg soll ein Raubtier ein Mädchen angegriffen haben. Das Kind musste ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden, die Umstände sind noch unklar.

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Brand, who denies all of the charges against him, said at Southwark Crown Court that he has not persuaded anyone to testify on his behalf.

Onsdag vitnet skuespilleren for første gang i straffesaken mot ham.

LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand said allegations of sexual misconduct have had a “devastating” impact on his life, as he testified in court Wednesday at his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/1116d6.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Die für kommenden Montag geplante Befragung des Ehepaars Moretti ist abgesagt worden, aus Rücksicht auf Ehefrau Jessica.

The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

Russell Brand took the stand in his criminal trial in London on Wednesday, denying all accusations against him and revealing that he was not able to convince anyone to testify on his behalf. He was called by his lawyer, Ian Winter KC, as the first witness as his defense began to lay out its case, […]

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Russell Brand has claimed that “consent is more important than sex itself” as he forcefully denied the rape charges against him during a trial in London. Taking to the witness stand at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday morning, the […]

In Dublin, Flowers exudes rock-star magnetism, his new country-rock-themed material topped off with a murderously enjoyable Killers hits set

Le secrétaire d’Etat néerlandais chargé de l’efficacité de l’administration veut réduire de quelque 15 % les effectifs de l’administration centrale à l’horizon 2035, soit 25 000 postes en moins, en les substituant à des agents d’intelligence artificielle, relève Isabelle Chaperon, chroniqueuse au service Economie du « Monde ».

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Het luxe cruiseschip Villa Vie Odyssey, dat bezig was met een "eeuwigdurende reis" rond de wereld, is gestrand voor de kust van Cambodja. De Amerikaanse rederij meldt in een verklaring dat de brandstofkosten in Azië dusdanig hoog zijn dat het bedrijf de prijzen niet kan doorberekenen aan de passagiers. Volgens het bedrijf waren de maandelijkse kosten per hut

Een luxe cruiseschip dat een jarenlange wereldreis maakte, heeft de reis opgeschort vanwege buitengewoon hoge brandstofkosten. Passagiers zitten nu vast in Cambodja.

De stad Gent houdt binnenkort organisatiedagen. Dat is een tweedaagse voor mensen die in Gent evenementen willen organiseren. Tijdens de tweedaagse kunnen ze andere organisatoren ontmoeten. Ze krijgen er ook workshops en informatie rond brandveiligheid, vergunningen, subsidies en het ontlenen van. "Zo worden de stadsdiensten wat minder bestookt met allerhand

Sju minuter efter larmsamtalet brann hela radhuset i Arboga. Inga människor skadades allvarligt, men lärdomarna är många, och sprids nu över hela landet. – Flera faktorer samverkade på sätt som vi inte har sett förut, säger Sanna Ohlsson, brandingenjör.

Hollywood is struggling with layoffs and budget cuts, but entertainment just overtook the automotive industry to become the world’s second-largest business sector. That’s according to consultancy Interbrand, whose latest Best Global Brands report pegs the cumulative value of entertainment companies’ brands at $332.5B, an increase of 12.4% year-on-year. Withi

Lagos will host the 2026 African Brands Congress to examine how artificial intelligence can reshape branding, marketing, and consumer engagement in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-host-african-brands-congress-on-ai/

Cafes will be allowed to serve dine-in coffee drinkers in disposable cups in changes to new plastics laws.

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Jennifer Lawrence has officially entered the celebrity beauty game with the launch of her haircare brand Mes, but the Oscar winner’s career pivot is not a reaction to Hollywood instability. Speaking to The Cut, Lawrence said that if she worried about the money Hollywood could bring in then “a smarter exit plan would be signing […]

In Kortrijk is een man van 62 aangehouden op verdenking van de productie van verdovende middelen. Hij zou mogelijk gebruik gemaakt hebben van het pand in Kortrijk waar vorige week een grote brand uitbrak.

French forward described Mao Zedong as a ‘dictator’ in reference to viral meme

The Lego Group has appointed its first head of celebrity talent and brand first partnerships. Kelsey Gray Sherman has joined the company in the Hollywood whisperer role, which is part of the Entertainment, Partnerships & Content division. The new position “reflects the company’s growing focus on expanding the Lego brand’s presence across entertainment and cu

His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.

Russell Brand told police his "very promiscuous" celebrity lifestyle of kissing fans and sleeping with countless women has now been "reframed" into rape and sexual assault claims.

A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault char

"I had sexual encounters in countless locations and scenarios, often with people I had just met," said Brand, who denies the rape and sexual assault charges, in a police statement.

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. An indecent assault charge against Russell Brand has been reduced as the prosecution wraps its case Tuesday at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The judge told jurors there was “insufficient evidence” for the charge and it has instead been reduced […]

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<p>Han sprang ut och möttes av panikslagna ungdomar och rök från garaget.</p>

Nog tot het einde van de week zit er extra chloor in het drinkwater in Voeren, omdat er in de nasleep van de brand in de Hoge Venen te veel ammonium in het water is aangetroffen. De Watergroep benadrukt wel dat het drinken van water nog steeds veilig is. Om die ammoniumniveaus te doen dalen, is er nu extra chloor toegevoegd aan het water.

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He’s one of the world’s most popular athletes, but Kylian Mbappé is suddenly paying the penalty for being on the wrong side of China’s fervent nationalism.

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Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong.

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French football star loses deals with drinks-maker and dairy company.

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Knappt två veckor efter branden mot en bilfirma i Uddevalla har nu två misstänkta män häktats. Männen är i 25- respektive 35-årsåldern, varav den ena sedan tidigare är dömd för brott.