Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault between 1999 and 2005, relating to four separate women. The 49-year-old has denied the allegations, but the Metropolitan Police has charged him with one allegation of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorized the charges, reminding the public to avoid reporting or sharing information that could prejudice the case, while urging anyone affected to come forward and speak with police.
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Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria call on Libyan parties to cease escalation, hold simultaneous elections – Middle East Monitor
Summary Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called for an immediate end to the escalation in Libya and urged for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections during a trilateral meeting in Cairo. The foreign ministers emphasized the need for restraint among Libyan parties amid renewed clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the importance of advancing Libya’s political process and unifying institutions. This meeting aims to reactivate a previously suspended tripartite coordination mechanism to support peace and stability in Libya, with...
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