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• Medical breakthrough offers hope to people with same stiff person syndrome as Céline Dion - The Guardian

  09-11-2026 23:59 via news.google.com
  Medical breakthrough offers hope to people with same stiff person syndrome as Céline Dion  The GuardianSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England - BBC

  09-11-2026 23:51 via news.google.com
  
  Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Russell Brand's grim reality inside 'squalid' London prison where he faces 10 years

  09-11-2026 23:17 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Russell Brand is facing years behind bars at HMP Wandsworth, a Victorian-era London prison branded unsafe, filthy and severely overcrowded in a damning report.
  
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• 'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize - BBC

  09-11-2026 23:16 via news.google.com
  
  'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize  BBCM John Harrison’s Booker prize-winner is weird, challenging and strikingly topical  The GuardianThe 81-year-old British writer who just scooped the Booker Prize  The TelegraphOur verdict on the 2026 Booker winner — enthralling and exasperating  The TimesM John Harrison’s ‘The End of Everything’ wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction  Financial Times
  
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• Daniel Radcliffe politely noncommittal about watching Harry Potter series - A.V. Club

  09-11-2026 22:47 via news.google.com
  
  Daniel Radcliffe politely noncommittal about watching Harry Potter series  A.V. ClubSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• AA reveals 'best way' to defrost car windscreen 'fast' in the morning

  09-11-2026 22:30 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Follow this handy five step guide to quickly and safely de-frost your car.
  
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• Jemima Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her - The Guardian

  09-11-2026 22:21 via news.google.com
  Jemima Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her  The GuardianRussell Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her  BBCJemima Goldsmith says she called police on 'violent' ex Russell Brand  The IndependentIt’s 11 years since Russell Brand silenced a woman who was ‘harassing’ him. Isn’t it time we heard from her again?  The GuardianRussell Brand’s secret injunction: the order that silenced his accuser  Tax Policy Associates
  
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• Biden says Trump should carry weight of US Capitol riot 'to his grave' in new book - BBC

  09-11-2026 21:53 via news.google.com
  
  Biden says Trump should carry weight of US Capitol riot 'to his grave' in new book  BBCBiden: What Trump Did on January 6 ‘Should Follow Him to His Grave’  The AtlanticJoe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'  AP NewsBiden claims Trump complemented his time in office during 2024 meeting  The IndependentBiden says Trump’s Jan. 6 actions ‘should follow him to his grave’  NBC News
  
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• 'No emotion': What happened in court as Russell Brand was sentenced

  09-11-2026 21:13 via BBC News
  
  The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
  
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• Brent Crashes 7% on Iran Peace Hopes Despite Fresh Saudi Pipeline Attack - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

  09-11-2026 21:10 via news.google.com
  Brent Crashes 7% on Iran Peace Hopes Despite Fresh Saudi Pipeline Attack  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil falls as Trump downplays prospect of escalation with Iran  ReutersOil prices hit 10-week low after Donald Trump says strikes on Iran ‘highly unlikely’  Financial TimesOil Falls as U.S.-Iran Conflict Risks Ease  WSJOil falls as Trump signals restraint on Iran  CNBC
  
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• Sportswear giant makes major change in all 414 UK and Ireland stores

  09-11-2026 20:57 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The change was initially implemented across five stores on a trial basis but has now been introduced across the nation.
  
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• Russell Brand branded 'staggeringly arrogant predator' as he gets 10 years for sex attacks - AOL.co.uk

  09-11-2026 20:41 via news.google.com
  
  Russell Brand branded 'staggeringly arrogant predator' as he gets 10 years for sex attacks  AOL.co.ukJemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and abuse against her  BBCPolice receive further criminal allegations against Russell Brand  The GuardianWhat prison life will be like for Russell Brand  The TelegraphJimmy Carr derided for ‘despicable’ Russell Brand joke after rapist’s conviction  The Independent
  
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• Meghan ‘not strong enough’ to deliver speech after father’s arrest | ITV News - ITVX

  09-11-2026 20:10 via news.google.com
  Meghan ‘not strong enough’ to deliver speech after father’s arrest | ITV News  ITVXMeghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest  BBCMeghan ‘not strong enough’ to give child safety speech after father’s arrest  The TelegraphMeghan pulls out of Brussels child safety speech after father's arrest  The IndependentPsychiatric exam ordered for Thomas Markle in child pornography case  Reuters
  
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• He spent a year on ‘Mars’: NASA science officer emerges from mock mission - Nature

  09-11-2026 19:45 via news.google.com
  
  He spent a year on ‘Mars’: NASA science officer emerges from mock mission  NatureHow a US Air Force test pilot led NASA’s 378-day simulated Mars mission  FlightGlobalCHAPEA Crew Leaves a Mark  NASA (.gov)NASA wants volunteers to spend a year inside a mock Mars habitat in Houston. Here's who can apply  Futura, le média qui explore le mondeNASA’s CHAPEA Mars crew finally emerges after more than a year in isolation  Science Daily
  
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• Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas - The Guardian

  09-11-2026 18:50 via news.google.com
  Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas  The GuardianUK weather: High air pollution alert issued in Londonb as fog threatens travel disruption  Sky NewsLondon pollution warning following fog and fireworks  BBCHigh air pollution alert for London as dense fog threatens travel disruption  London Evening StandardNovember 8, 2026: London among top 10 most polluted cities in the world  IQAir
  
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• Army bomb squad swarm Asda HQ as people urged 'avoid the area'

  09-11-2026 18:40 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Asda's Leeds headquarters was evacuated after a suspicious package sparked a major emergency response.
  
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• Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault

  09-11-2026 18:31 via BBC News
  
  The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
  
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• Detective stole more than £85,000 from police force

  09-11-2026 18:26 via BBC News
  
  Michelle Kirsty Reason admitted taking money from Derbyshire Police that had been seized from criminals.
  
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• Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

  09-11-2026 18:17 via BBC News
  
  Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.
  
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• I was at court when Russell Brand was sentenced - this is the madness that followed

  09-11-2026 18:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  OPINION - EMILY WRIGHT: The disgraced comedian was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault.
  
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• Suspended Reform councillor found guilty over post

  09-11-2026 17:54 via BBC News
  
  A judge says Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins' post was "grossly offensive".
  
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• Russell Brand has 'target' on back as he heads to prison – 'risk is high'

  09-11-2026 17:51 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Russell Brand faces a potential safety threat behind bars, with criminal justice expert warning the convicted star could be a vulnerable prisoner.
  
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• Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow

  09-11-2026 17:46 via BBC News
  
  The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.
  
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• UK cycling brand plunges into administration – in business since 2014

  09-11-2026 17:44 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The cause of the collapse remains unknown.
  
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• Action on energy costs is my overriding aim, says Fahnbulleh

  09-11-2026 17:01 via BBC News
  
  The energy secretary says reducing bills is key to maintaining public support for climate action.
  
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• 'I've covered every day of Russell Brand trial – one aspect of his appearance was galling'

  09-11-2026 16:47 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A journalist who followed Russell Brand's trial has revealed the one aspect of his behaviour outside court that left her feeling particularly uncomfortable
  
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• Five-job civil servant ‘stabbed his mother with scissors’, court hears - The Telegraph

  09-11-2026 16:46 via news.google.com
  
  Five-job civil servant ‘stabbed his mother with scissors’, court hears  The TelegraphHow a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long  BBCCivil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud  BBCCivil servant who juggled up to five government jobs guilty of fraud  Sky NewsFraudster secretly held DHSC and trust jobs  HSJ | Health Service Journal
  
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• Professor tells BBC the 1 'most concerning' impact of polar vortex in UK — not snow

  09-11-2026 16:36 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The meteorologist and professor told the BBC his main concern regarding the polar vortex - it isn't snow or climate change.
  
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• Electrical items caused fatal fire, inquest hears

  09-11-2026 16:35 via BBC News
  
  An inquest is told a fire that killed a mother and her two children was accidental.
  
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• Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69

  09-11-2026 16:27 via BBC News
  
  The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.
  
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• Did Life Begin in an RNA World? - Quanta Magazine

  09-11-2026 16:24 via news.google.com
  
  Did Life Begin in an RNA World?  Quanta MagazineA world before genes  Varsity OnlineRNA World Hypothesis Remains Open Question as Scientists Weigh Life’s Origins  JournalArta
  
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• One of James Bulger's killers to remain in prison

  09-11-2026 16:19 via BBC News
  
  Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release.
  
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• Watch: Moment judge sentences Russell Brand in court

  09-11-2026 16:18 via BBC News
  
  Russell Brand was sentenced for rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.
  
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• Nitrogen radical cations overturn assumptions by mimicking Lewis acid catalysts - Chemistry World

  09-11-2026 16:05 via news.google.com
  Nitrogen radical cations overturn assumptions by mimicking Lewis acid catalysts  Chemistry World
  
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• Russell Brand Sentenced To 10 Years For Rape, Sexual Assault - Forbes

  09-11-2026 15:48 via news.google.com
  Russell Brand Sentenced To 10 Years For Rape, Sexual Assault  ForbesRussell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault  Financial TimesWhat prison life will be like for Russell Brand  The Telegraph‘I felt sick at the sight of him parading around’: Russell Brand’s victims on the lifelong impact of his crimes  The GuardianAndrew Sachs’ granddaughter issues statement in support of Russell Brand before sentencing  The Independent
  
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• Passenger feared Huntingdon train attacker was suicide bomber, court hears

  09-11-2026 14:20 via BBC News
  
  Milan Campion felt the attacker on the London-bound train "wasn't sound of mind".
  
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• Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats

  09-11-2026 14:06 via BBC News
  
  Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.
  
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• Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live - BBC

  09-11-2026 13:25 via news.google.com
  
  Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live  BBCRussell Brand to be sentenced for rape and sexual assault today – latest updates  The GuardianWhat will Brand get?  Joshua Rozenberg | SubstackBravery of Brand’s victims will ‘change the legal system’, Burnham says  ITVXThe celebrities who weren’t afraid to criticise Russell Brand  The Independent
  
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• Grand Theft Auto hype reaches London's Selfridges department store, as a GTA 6-themed takeover appears in real life, featuring a varsity jacket that costs an eye-watering £2,500 - Eurogamer.net

  09-11-2026 13:18 via news.google.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto hype reaches London's Selfridges department store, as a GTA 6-themed takeover appears in real life, featuring a varsity jacket that costs an eye-watering £2,500  Eurogamer.netRockstar Games and West Coast Customs Created a Real Car from GTA 6 And Are Selling it For $1.3 Million  IGNSelfridges' GTA 6 Merch Collection: Here's What We Know  Resell CalendarGTA 6 Jacket That Costs $3,000 Sells Out Immediately  GameSpotOxford Street transformed into GTA’s Vice City with HUG
  
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• Thick fog disrupts travel with further weather warning issued

  09-11-2026 13:11 via BBC News
  
  Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  
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• Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

  09-11-2026 13:06 via BBC News
  
  New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.
  
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• At least 14 dead after boat carrying migrants found near Crete - Sky News

  09-11-2026 13:05 via news.google.com
  At least 14 dead after boat carrying migrants found near Crete  Sky NewsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Fog shrouding swathes of UK likely to disrupt transport early this week - The Guardian

  09-11-2026 12:51 via news.google.com
  
  Fog shrouding swathes of UK likely to disrupt transport early this week  The GuardianUK weather: Fog disrupts Monday commute as Met Office yellow warning in force  BBCFog envelops large parts of England and Wales – in pictures  The GuardianBristol Airport: Warning for delays after fog disrupts some flights  BBCThick fog grips Britain as commuters warned of disruption  The Telegraph
  
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• Brand should acknowledge suffering, says granddaughter of Andrew Sachs

  09-11-2026 12:50 via BBC News
  
  Georgina Baillie spoke to the BBC after Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. She was previously in a consensual relationship with Brand.
  
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• Boy, 3, 'had the flu' and now he doesn't recognise his own family

  09-11-2026 12:07 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Zohan Amin can no longer speak or recognise his own family.
  
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• M40 traffic RECAP: Chaos on major motorway as four-vehicle crash prompts 90-minute delays

  09-11-2026 11:07 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Rush hour chaos erupted following the incident.
  
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• Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Man Utd latest as meeting booked to decide manager's future - London Evening Standard

  09-11-2026 11:05 via news.google.com
  Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Man Utd latest as meeting booked to decide manager's future  London Evening StandardMan Utd 4-4 Aston Villa: Bizarre and thrilling theatre as Carrick's future still in limbo  BBCMichael Carrick still feels he can turn things around at Manchester United  RTE.ie‘I expect to move forward’: Carrick denies risk of Manchester United sack  The GuardianMan Utd are in relegation trouble and Carrick must be sacked  The Telegraph
  
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• UK construction giant collapses into administration - in business since 1996

  09-11-2026 11:01 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  UK machinery supplier Molson Group has entered administration, with 203 workers losing their jobs immediately as its British operations are wound down.
  
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• Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

  09-11-2026 11:00 via BBC News
  
  The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.
  
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• UK Charts: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is The Second Biggest UK Launch In Franchise History - Nintendo Life

  09-11-2026 10:50 via news.google.com
  UK Charts: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is The Second Biggest UK Launch In Franchise History  Nintendo LifeThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true  The GuardianOcarina of Time review: Does Nintendo's Zelda remake match its original?  BBCZelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets a Native PC Port Through Static Recompilation  TechPowerUpAsk the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 1  Nintendo
  
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