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Russell Brand barrister reports himself to watchdog over confronting Sunday Times journalist
Nov 6, 2026 - World 
Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of launching a tirade at a journalist shortly after the former comedian had been found guilty of rape.Ian Winter KC confronted the Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, telling her: “I hope you are pleased with yourself.” Continue reading...
UK government to extend controversial Palantir NHS contract as it draws up plan for British alternative – UK politics live
Nov 6, 2026 - World
Health secretary Yvette Cooper has faced calls to axe US tech firm’s contract to deliver the flagship government AI system, report saysHere are some more photos from prime minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Siemens Rail Technology Centre in Chippenham earlier today:The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has caused “profound anger, hurt and disbelief” among many black voters with her comments about transatlantic slavery, according to the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), who urged the prime minister, Andy Burnham, to apologise for Britain’s involvement without delay. Continue reading...
As AI Pushes Growth Of Semiconductors, Chip Packaging Gets Competitive
Nov 6, 2026 - World 
The world's largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan's TSMC, dominates the most sophisticated advanced packaging technology, including chip-on-wafer-on-substrate, or CoWoS.
Bomb threats against European flights ‘likely a coordinated campaign of disruption’, Ireland says – Europe live
Nov 6, 2026 - World
Irish government issues statement in response to latest bomb threats against European flights after some Irish media organisations received similar threats Tell us: have you been affected by the bomb threats to flights in Europe?A Romanian airline Tarom flight from Prague to Bucharest is the latest believed to be affected by today’s bomb threats.The aircraft, operating flight number ROT226M, sent a squawk code of 7700 – general emergency – before landing safely in Bucharest. The threat was later confirmed to be unproven. Continue reading...
How Is A Booker Prize Winner Picked? Judges Explain Months-Long Process
Nov 6, 2026 - World
The Booker prize has expanded its pool of judges beyond novelists and literary critics to include celebrities such as Cocker and actor Sarah Jessica Parker.
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