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Cliff Notes – Olly Stone ruled out for 14 weeks after undergoing knee surgery Olly Stone will miss England’s Test matches against Zimbabwe and India this summer due to a right knee injury requiring 14 weeks of rehabilitation after surgery. The injury adds to England’s pace bowling concerns, with Mark Wood also sidelined for four months and Ben Stokes recovering from hamstring surgery. Olly Stone ruled out for 14 weeks after undergoing knee surgery Olly Stone has been ruled out of contention for England’s Test matches against Zimbabwe and India this summer, after undergoing surgery for a right knee injury…

Cliff Notes – Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault Russell Brand has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sexual assault involving four women from 1999 to 2005. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 2 May following a police investigation that began in September 2023. Brand has denied the allegations, maintaining that all his sexual encounters were consensual, as the investigation continues with support for the accusers. Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault | UK News Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999…

Cliff Notes – Russell Brand charged with rape Russell Brand has been charged with multiple sexual offences, including one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault, by the Metropolitan Police. The charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2005, involving separate victims. Russell Brand charged with rape Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape. Russell Brand has been charged with rape, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The 50-year-old media personality has been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault…

There have been a few big announcements from China today – the latest outlines new restrictions on US companies.

BBC’s business editor Simon Jack was asked: Is this a stock market crash? Here’s what he has to say:

Cliff Notes – James Tarkowski Everton condemn social media death threats Everton manager David Moyes has labelled the online abuse directed at defender James Tarkowski as "unacceptable" following the Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool. The PGMOL acknowledged that Tarkowski’s challenge on Alexis Mac Allister warranted a review for serious foul play, but Moyes emphasised that this does not justify the threats received by Tarkowski and his family. Everton Football Club has condemned the threats made on social media, stating they will support Tarkowski and his wife in liaising with social media companies and law enforcement. James Tarkowski: Everton condemn social…

Amid all the chaos in the world, it’s important to remind yourself there are plenty of great things happening, too. This week we’re looking at the great efforts in Germany in turning sewage into shipping fuel.

A 64-year-old woman, Livia Tossici-Bolt, has received a two-year conditional discharge and must pay £20,000 in court costs for violating a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.

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Where to watch England vs Belgium? – The Nations League is back in action today with the home nations all in action tonight. Northern Ireland are away to Romania (watch via BBC) whilst Scotland host Germany at home (BBC), Wales welcome Denmark (BBC) whilst England host Belgium (ITV).