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In closing arguments in Russell Brand’s sexual assault trial, his defense lawyer rejected the portrayal of him as a psychopath who rapes people and believes it is normal. The case is now before the jury, whose verdict will be closely watched given Brand’s high public profile.
The owner of Cadbury is involved in a trademark dispute over a festive chocolate treat linked to a “snowball” product. The row highlights legal tensions over branding and seasonal confectionery names.
Britain's biggest brick manufacturer reported falling sales, signalling a deepening downturn in the UK housebuilding sector. The decline points to weaker construction demand, with knock-on effects for suppliers and jobs tied to new home building.
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has intensified in Al-Jawf, making the province a new hotspot in the country's long-running war. The escalation matters because it could shift front lines, deepen civilian displacement, and complicate UN-led peace efforts.
Freezers in Sweden and Belgium have overheated following possible cyberattacks, Al Jazeera reports. The incidents raise concerns about digital threats to refrigeration systems and other infrastructure. It is not yet clear who was responsible or whether the overheating was deliberately caused.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is quickly re-detaining immigrants who were released after courts granted their petitions, according to The Guardian. The practice raises concerns that legal victories are being undermined and that due process is being denied to people challenging detention.
Protests at French schools resumed on a limited scale as students returned from holiday, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrations continue a wave of unrest over education policy, though turnout appears reduced compared with earlier actions.
Steve Ellis, lead singer of the British band Love Affair, has died at age 76. Love Affair scored a major hit with “Everlasting Love,” a song that became a lasting pop standard. His death marks the loss of a distinctive voice from the late 1960s British pop scene.
A weakening polar vortex could allow cold Arctic air to move toward Europe, forecasters say. This may bring colder-than-normal temperatures and affect heating demand and daily life. The impact remains uncertain but is worth monitoring.