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• Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released - Sky News17 October 2026, 4:15 am
  Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released  Sky NewsWoman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault  BBCRussell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told  The GuardianRussell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant  BBCRussell Brand trial day three — as it happened  The Times
  
• Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge - The Guardian17 October 2026, 3:06 am
  Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge  The GuardianJudge Dismisses Child Sexual Abuse Charges Against Timothy Busfield  The New York TimesTimothy Busfield’s Child Sex Abuse Indictment Tossed After Judge Finds Prosecutor Improperly Blocked Witnesses  People.comTimothy Busfield Sex Abuse Indictment Tossed Over Prosecutorial Misconduct  DeadlineJudge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield  BBC
  
• Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record - Al Jazeera17 October 2026, 2:54 am
  Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record  Al JazeeraSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine - The Guardian17 October 2026, 2:53 am
  Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine  The GuardianTrump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect  BBCTrump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsen  CNNTrump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law  ReutersTrump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law  The New York Times
  
• Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors - BBC17 October 2026, 1:34 am
  Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors  BBCSeven things we learnt from The Celebrity Traitors episode six  The TimesCelebrity Traitors 2026 live: Faithfuls vote to eliminate one of their own as two contestants face ‘murder’ in plain sight  The Independent"The Faithful are doomed": Why this one Celebrity Traitors move just completely changed the game  Digital SpyWho is King Kenny? Inside his career from YouTube to boxing and Celebrity Traitors  Metro.co.uk
  
• Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' - BBC16 October 2026, 11:02 pm
  Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'  BBCBystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school  The GuardianTeacher wrestled gunman as he killed four at Oregon school  The TelegraphOregon Shooting Updates: Attacker Was a Former Special Education Student at the School  The New York TimesFamily 'broken and lost' after five-year-old boy killed in Oregon school shooting  Sky News
  
• Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence - BBC16 October 2026, 11:00 pm
  Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks - The Guardian16 October 2026, 10:38 pm
  Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks  The GuardianReform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming  BBCNigel Farage ‘protected mayoral candidate after racist remarks’  The TimesInside Reform: Councillors' extreme and racist views on camera | ITV News  ITVXReform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference'  BBC
  
• Burnley 1-2 Wolves: Fer Lopez on target as Clarets' winless run at Turf Moor extends to 21 league games - Sky Sports16 October 2026, 10:32 pm
  Burnley 1-2 Wolves: Fer Lopez on target as Clarets' winless run at Turf Moor extends to 21 league games  Sky SportsWolverhampton Wanderers  BBCWolves’ Chirewa extends Burnley’s home woes as Vardy’s strike is in vain  The GuardianJamie Vardy scores in 20th consecutive season as Burnley beaten by Wolves  ESPNHow to watch Burnley vs Wolves | Men's First-Team | Latest News  Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
  
• As Celebrity Traitors' Miranda Hart opens up on health issues - her chronic illness explained - Digital Spy16 October 2026, 10:20 pm
  As Celebrity Traitors' Miranda Hart opens up on health issues - her chronic illness explained  Digital SpyMiranda Hart opens up on her debilitating illness and the Celebrity Traitors ‘challenge’  Metro.co.ukMiranda Hart facts: Actor's age, height, husband, TV shows and health condition  Heart RadioMiranda Hart Joins The Celebrity Traitors After Health Battle  SuaraGarut.IDMiranda Hart in tears on Celebrity Traitors as she reflects on illness after shock exit  Daily Mirror
  
• Katie Zacharia: White House spokesperson leaves job a week after being appointed - Sky News16 October 2026, 9:59 pm
  Katie Zacharia: White House spokesperson leaves job a week after being appointed  Sky NewsWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job  BBCKatie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary  The GuardianWhite House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background  The Washington PostTrump tells new White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia to consider standing down  Sky News
  
• Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue - The Guardian16 October 2026, 9:30 pm
  Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue  The GuardianExpansion of Heathrow Airport would drive growth, chancellor Healey says  BBCUK transport secretary: Heathrow expansion and climate goals can co-exist  FlightGlobalHealey says new Heathrow runway would boost ‘growth’ despite Burnham wavering  Financial TimesHealey splits from Burnham over Heathrow third runway  The Telegraph
  
• Man convicted of arson attacks against Sir Keir Starmer deported from UK, Home Office says - Sky News16 October 2026, 9:15 pm
  Man convicted of arson attacks against Sir Keir Starmer deported from UK, Home Office says  Sky NewsKeir Starmer house firebomber deported  The TelegraphArson plotter jailed for targeting Keir Starmer’s house is deported from UK  The IndependentMan convicted for arson targeting Keir Starmer’s home deported from Britain  LBCMan deported for role in arson plot targeting Keir Starmer  Newswav
  
• Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out - Financial Times16 October 2026, 9:03 pm
  Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out  Financial TimesOpen up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo  AppleApple iPhone Duo Orders Slip Into 2027 Amid Preorder Frenzy  Bloomberg.comiPhone Duo with iPhone Handoff: only on EE  EE NewsroomApple’s module,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test  CNBC
  
• Israeli settlers attack Palestinians carrying out olive harvest in West Bank - Financial Times16 October 2026, 7:42 pm
  Israeli settlers attack Palestinians carrying out olive harvest in West Bank  Financial TimesPalestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack  BBCIsraeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank  The GuardianWashington Post journalist hospitalized after Israeli settler attack on Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank  CNNWashington Post reporter beaten by West Bank settlers  The Telegraph