A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years after a court heard he carried out a sustained campaign of sexual violence in which he deliberately infected young men and boys with HIV.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has acknowledged a past sexual encounter with a 16-year-old during the height of his fame, describing it as exploitative due to power imbalance, while reflecting on what he calls selfish behaviour, as he continues to deny multiple serious allegations ahead of a scheduled UK trial later this year

A Sheffield woman falsely declared she was single on her Universal Credit claim for more than four years, enabling her to receive over £78,000 she was not entitled to, despite living with her full-time employed partner during much of that period, authorities heard at Sheffield Magistrates Court on April 13, 2026.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have sparked fresh headlines after being photographed sharing intimate moments during a Malibu beach day, with the pair seen kissing, hugging and enjoying time together in the ocean, further fuelling speculation that their relationship has moved beyond rumours and into something more serious in recent weeks.

A woman who believed she had scooped more than £1 million on a William Hill jackpot game has been left devastated after being told the win was an error caused by a technical glitch, with the bookmaker later confirming the payout would not stand and the funds would not be released, sparking anger, disbelief and questions over online gambling systems and customer protections.

A new poll has revealed a striking generational divide in attitudes towards men, finding that only around a third of young British women report a positive view of men, while young women are significantly more likely to hold negative opinions compared with older age groups, highlighting shifting social attitudes, widening gender perceptions, and growing debate around relationships, politics and identity among Gen Z.