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Brand: Calls for overhaul of age of consent laws

Calls have been made for laws around the age of sexual consent to be overhauled amid allegations that Russell Brand was in an abusive relationship with a 16-year-old.

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Don't travel to these countries if you're American, U.S. government warns
President Biden reiterated travel warnings to U.S. citizens on Monday after the release of five American prisoners from Iran.
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When are disposable vapes getting banned and why?
The government is poised to ban disposable vapes after calls to make sales illegal on health and environmental grounds.
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Bake Off 2023 contestants: Meet the new line-up as Channel 4 show returns
It's all change in The Great British Bake Off tent as Alison Hammond joins the show as co-host. Here's everything we know about the new series so far.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Official line up, dancers and judges for new series
With Strictly Come Dancing 2023 dancing ever closer to an air date, here's everything we know about the show's return.
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Neighbours: How to watch new episodes for free in the UK
Here's everything you need to know for your return trip to Ramsay Street.
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MAFS UK season 8: Meet the cast for the E4 dating show as start date confirmed
Ready for more big-day drama? With 'science' playing matchmaker, it's bound to happen. Here's all we know about Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) series 8 so far...
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Olivia Rodrigo announces UK tour: How to buy tickets for 2024 dates
The star will perform two shows at the O2.
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Sara Sharif: What happened to little girl found dead in Woking - timeline
Yahoo News UK examines what is known about the Sara Sharif investigation so far.
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My Mum, Your Dad: Meet the contestants of Davina McCall's new ITV dating show
Parents will soon be able to get into the Love Island-style action with new reality romance series, Your Mum, My Dad. Here's everything we know about it so far...
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What is an XL bully dog and why are they being banned?
As Rishi Sunak promises to ban American XL bully dogs by the end of the year after a series of attacks, Yahoo UK examines the breed in detail.
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Revealed: Full list of schools affected by concrete crisis – and which ones have been closed
The government has finally published a full list of the schools affected by fears over the safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
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COVID 'Pirola': Scientists track 'highly mutated' variant - what we know
Here's what we know so far about the newly discovered COVID-19 strain.
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Rishi Sunak hit with ‘utterly miserable’ new poll
James Johnson, who previously ran polling for Downing Street, wrote on X that the latest survey marked an 'utterly miserable week of polling for the Conservatives'.
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Ulez protesters cut traffic lights completely in half in latest attack
There has been a significant surge in acts of vandalism and sabotage against Ulez cameras in recent weeks.
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Russell Brand - latest: BBC to probe whether cars took accuser, 16, to star's house
The comedian and actor, 48, is facing a new allegation of sexual assault that is being probed by police.
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Nick Faldo rips former European Ryder Cup players: 'The game has moved on'
Ryder Cup legend Nick Faldo has no patience for fellow European stars who jumped to LIV.
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GMB: Richard Madeley compares Chris Packham's eco campaigning to terrorism
The Springwatch presenter appeared on Good Morning Britain to defend the human right to protest in relation to climate change.
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Energy bills: What to expect this winter
Although the energy price cap has fallen, that's not the full story.
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Vanessa Feltz shares how it felt when Russell Brand asked to 'have it off' with her daughters
The This Morning presenter admitted she was deeply offended when the comedian made lewd jokes about her daughters on his chat show.
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Strictly: Angela Rippon's angry rehearsal curse word revealed
The veteran newsreader has amused her dance partner with the word she exclaims every time she messes up the steps.
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The families defending XL bully dogs: 'They're big friendly giants'
More than half a million people have signed a petition to scrap the planned ban on XL bully dogs.
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Eamonn Holmes says he is 'humble and helpless' in latest health update
The TV star is going through a tough recovery from spinal surgery.
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Exclusive poll reveals what Brits think of Kate, William and George
Polling shows the princess is far more popular with some segments of the population than others.
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Bank of England set for last interest rate hike but odds on pause rise
The BoE is likely to pause on hiking interest rates further after Thursday's decision.
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Katy Perry sells music catalogue: Why do stars do it and how does it work?
The Firework singer is the latest artist to sell off the rights to her past hits - but what does that mean?
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Ranvir Singh reveals embarrassing moment that led to her arm injury on GMB
The Good Morning Britain explained she was wearing a plaster on her arm after suffering an awkward fall in public.
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Katie Price shares anger at receiving £18k energy bill
The reality star said she was fuming with her energy company after they came to check the meter.
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Dana White announces Jiří Procházka-Alex Pereira title fight for UFC 295, 2 more title fights for UFC 296
Colby Covington is officially getting another title shot.
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ITV weather's Ruth Dodsworth reveals abusive ex husband left her £250,000 in debt
The TV star was trapped in an abusive marriage and has now shared the huge amounts of debt her ex racked up over 20 years.
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Co-sleeping benefits and drawbacks as Josie Gibson shares bed with 5-year-old son
As Josie Gibson reveals she still sleeps in the same bed as her five-year-old son, an expert lays out the pros and cons of co-sleeping.
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When will petrol cars be banned? The government's plans explained
What will Rishi Sunak's updated plan for the ban of new petrol and diesel cars mean for UK motorists?
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VideoCurious Bear Cub Peers Into Kitchen of North Carolina Home
A curious bear cub was spotted peeking into the kitchen window of an Asheville, North Carolina, home on September 18.David Oppenheimer, who recorded the video, told Storyful the cub and its mother are regulars in the neighborhood. He said the cub was at the window for just a brief moment and its mother stayed close by.“It may smell good in the kitchen, but no food for the bear in the window,” he wrote in the YouTube caption. Credit: David Oppenheimer via Storyful

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VideoCrew Evacuated After Explosion on Ship in Black Sea
Crewmembers were evacuated after an explosion on a ship off Sulina, Romania, early on September 20, according to ARSVOM, a Romanian maritime rescue agency.Footage and images released by ARSVOM show the Togo-flagged cargo vessel SEAMA, which was in the Black Sea when the explosion happened, according to marine-tracking information.A Romanian Naval Authority official said there was no indication the explosion was caused by a mine, adding that divers would investigate, the Romanian outlet Digi24 re

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UK inflation slows unexpectedly to 6.7% ahead of interest rate decision
Economists were expecting a rise to 7% but it instead came in at its lowest level since February 2022.
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Apple’s iPhone gaming success faces a big obstacle
Apple is proudly showing off the iPhone 15 Pro's gaming capabilities, but turning the phone into a rival for the likes of Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft will be incredibly difficult.
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Coin collectors urged to check pockets for rare 50p coin worth £172
A rare 50p coin released in 2009 by the Royal Mint to celebrate 250 years since London's Kew Garden recently sold online for £172.
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VideoKing Charles and President Macron Greet Spectators on Paris Streets
The United Kingdom’s King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron greeted spectators as they walked together down a Paris street on Wednesday, September 20, during the king’s first state visit to France since his coronation.The visit was initially scheduled for earlier this year, but had been postponed due to ongoing protests across French cities, according to the Telegraph.This footage, posted on Macron’s social media accounts, shows the two heads of state walking down Rue du Faubourg

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Mum offers to donate womb to daughter so she can have a baby
Dannielle Maydom was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome and doesn't have a uterus.
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Attorney General Garland gets emotional in House hearing on DOJ 'politicization'
Attorney General Merrick Garland is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
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What Blue Jays need to do to guarantee a playoff spot
The Blue Jays have the American League's most difficult remaining schedule, but their path to the playoffs is now crystal clear.
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Jeff Brazier's sons Bobby and Freddie stay close to late mum Jade Goody through her friends
EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier and his brother Freddie lost their mum as children.
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Joe Jonas' exes Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift spotted hanging out - what happens when your ex-lovers become friends?
Experts delve into how your exes could become friends, as Joe Jonas' ex-wife Sophie Turner and ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift are seen having dinner in New York.
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Make it make sense: One life lost, one life altered while simply watching a football game
The NFL is back and along with Monday morning highlights are viral videos of various brawls from around the league.
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The crazy story of Cliff Twemlow, Manchester’s King of underground cinema
In the 1980s, bouncer turned filmmaker Cliff Twemlow carved out a career as a cult filmmaker with a handful of video nasties to his name.
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'Humanity has opened the gates of hell': U.N. chief calls for climate change action
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit on Wednesday in New York City with a dramatic declaration.
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Call for a new unemployment insurance scheme for UK workers
A new report calls for the introduction of an unemployment insurance scheme, whereby workers who lose their jobs receive time-limited unemployment support linked to their previous salary.
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VideoRescue Operations Ongoing After Russian Missile Attack in Cherkasy
At least one person was pulled alive from the rubble of a building that caught fire when missile debris hit Cherkasy Oblast during an ongoing Russian attack early on Thursday, September 21, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (DSNS) said.Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko posted a DSNS video showing rescue teams carrying the man out of the building on a stretcher.The Kyiv Regional Military Administration said at least 20 missiles were intercepted during the overnight strikes, but the Air Force did no

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Why is Sex Education ending? Everything we know as season 4 arrives on Netflix
The fourth and final season of the comedy-drama is out now. Here's what you need to know.
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Can you really lose weight fast by eating only eggs for 10 days straight?
TikTokers claim eating mostly eggs for 10 days straight will help you quickly lose weight. But is it safe?
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Brand: Calls for overhaul of age of consent laws

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VideoCurious Bear Cub Peers Into Kitchen of North Carolina Home

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