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Cliff Notes – Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault Russell Brand has been charged with rape and multiple…

Cliff Notes – Russell Brand charged with rape Russell Brand has been charged with multiple sexual offences, including one count…

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).

The story that is dominating every news site – in print and online – today is, of course, the ongoing chaos facing the global stock markets following Donald Trump’s latest US tariffs.

Global stock markets experienced significant declines following President Trump‘s announcement of sweeping tariffs, including a 10% tax on imports from the UK.

Both US and European markets reported their worst one-day losses since the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about a potential recession and international retaliation.

Several newspapers lead with the latest from Prince Harry’s ongoing charity row. The Charity Commission has said it will launch a probe into Harry’s charity Sentebale following claims made by its head, Sophie Chandauka. 

The prince, who started the charity more than 20 years ago, has said he hopes the watchdog will “unveil the truth” after the head accused the prince of bullying and harassment, amongst other claims about the charity itself.

Friday’s UK headlines are similar to headlines from around the world: the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs after “trillions” have been wiped off the global stock markets. 

On Wednesday, Trump announced a baseline tariff on almost every country in the world of at least 10% – whilst some countries face much higher levies, with the EU being hit with 20%. 

Since the announcement, global markets have experienced significant declines, with both the US and European markets reporting their worst one-day losses since the COVID-19 pandemic and raising concerns about a potential recession and international retaliation. Economists are warning of a ‘spiral of doom’, suggesting that retaliatory measures could lead to further economic destabilisation. 

Elsewhere, a probe into the bitter dispute surrounding Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale. The Charity Commission said it had opened a case to examine “concerns raised” about Sentebale, following claims made by its head, Sophie Chandauka. Prince Harry has said he hopes the watchdog will “unveil the truth”.

Chelsea vs Spurs – the Premier League is back in action today – the final weekday match following the international break.

The UK is amongst some countries facing a baseline tariff of 10%