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Cornell alleged gang rape case: Faculty senate declares no confidence in university leadership

The former student alleged in her civil complaint that Cornell failed to protect her from being raped.
The former student alleged in her civil complaint that Cornell failed to protect her from being raped.

Russell Brand’s lawyer in row over post-verdict outburst

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

Russell Brand, convicted of rape, now likely to face more allegations, says UK police chief

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

Court of Appeal gives full written reasons for acquitting content creator Lev Panfilov of rape

Singapore-based TikToker Lev Panfilov was initially sentenced to 11½ years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane in May 2025 but won his appeal and was acquitted of all four charges on Sept 2, 2026.
Singapore-based TikToker Lev Panfilov was initially sentenced to 11½ years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane in May 2025 but won his appeal and was acquitted of all four charges on Sept 2, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump has stood by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) so far, following the Republicans’ loss of Congress, insisting that “he’s doing a very good job”.
US President Donald Trump has stood by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) so far, following the Republicans’ loss of Congress, insisting that “he’s doing a very good job”.

Russell Brand conviction shines light on entertainment industry’s culture of silence

British comedian Russell Brand (centre) arriving at court with his wife, Laura, on Nov 4.
British comedian Russell Brand (centre) arriving at court with his wife, Laura, on Nov 4.

Details of Russell Brand's convictions

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

The rise and fall of Russell Brand

(FILES) British comedian and TV personality Russell Brand arrives for the British Premiere of the film 'Sixty Six' directed by Paul Weiland in London's Leicester Square, on October 23, 2006. British comedian Russell Brand was on November 5, 2026 found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women. (Photo by MAX NASH / AFP)
(FILES) British comedian and TV personality Russell Brand arrives for the British Premiere of the film 'Sixty Six' directed by Paul Weiland in London's Leicester Square, on October 23, 2006. British comedian Russell Brand was on November 5, 2026 found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women. (Photo by MAX NASH / AFP)

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by British court of rape and sexual assaults

(FILES) British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives for the start of his trial at Southwark Crown Court in south London on October 12, 2026, after pleading not guilty to three charges of rape, indecent assault, and three counts of sexual assault. Russell Brand was found guilty on November 5, 2026 of rape, three sexual assaults. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)
(FILES) British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives for the start of his trial at Southwark Crown Court in south London on October 12, 2026, after pleading not guilty to three charges of rape, indecent assault, and three counts of sexual assault. Russell Brand was found guilty on November 5, 2026 of rape, three sexual assaults. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)

Norway king's stepson must remain under house arrest, appeals court rules

FILE PHOTO: Marius Borg Hoiby leaves the funeral service of Norway's King Harald at Oslo Cathedral, in Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2026.   REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Marius Borg Hoiby leaves the funeral service of Norway's King Harald at Oslo Cathedral, in Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2026.   REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

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