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‘Russell being Russell’: Brand’s behaviour was ‘tolerated’ by TV bosses, report finds
The disgraced comedian and actor reportedly walked around naked in front of colleagues and asking runners to get the phone numbers of women in the audience.
- by Albert Tait
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Pope Francis hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, 100 other comedians in Vatican
“All of us were thinking, how did this happen?” said comedian Conan O’Brien. “Why are we here, and when are they going to throw us out?”
- by Giada Zampano
‘Not out of the woods’: Princess of Wales gives update on cancer treatment
Catherine said she is making good progress ahead of her first public appearance since surgery revealed the presence of cancer.
- by Michael Holden
Russia demands Ukraine drop NATO bid, give up regions for ceasefire deal
Putin’s terms represent the most specific conditions he has set for a possible end to the war since he ordered the full-scale invasion.
- by Rob Harris
Zelensky just signed a ‘historic’ deal. However, the next 48 hours will be crucial for Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader will roll the dice as he attempts to build a consensus around some basic principles for a future settlement with Russia at a global peace summit.
- by Rob Harris
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Russia-Ukraine war
‘Not backing down’: At G7, Biden commits to long-term defence of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Joe Biden for the pacts but wondered “how long the unity will last,” given upcoming US elections.
- by Paolo Santalucia
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‘The spotlight’s on Australia’: Indigenous diplomat says world took note of Voice vote
Justin Mohamed is Australia’s first diplomat for Indigenous issues. He is determined to make sure his people’s voices are heard around the world.
- by Rob Harris
Crossover moment: Farage’s party outperforms Sunak’s Tories in polls for first time
Many conservative MPs are terrified Farage’s Reform Party will put the final nail in their coffin, not by winning their seat but by taking enough votes to hand power to Labour.
- by Rob Harris
How an ex-Neighbours star came to host the largest Trump fundraiser outside the US
Tickets started at $US10,000 when Holly Valance threw open the doors to her Chelsea mansion to help raise funds for the ex-president’s 2024 White House campaign.
- by Nick Ralston
Francoise Hardy, French singing legend and pop icon, dies at 80
Her ethereal voice and distinctive beauty captivated audiences worldwide, earning her praise from music legends such as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan and David Bowie.
- by Thomas Adamson
Rishi Sunak blames his late arrival to controversial TV interview on D-Day event that ‘ran over’
The British prime minister apologised after cutting away from last week’s event with world leaders that marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy.
- by Josh White