UK comedian Brand tells rape trial 'consent is fundamental'

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered

The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

US targets illicit North Korean IT networks and Russian enablers in new treasury sanction

US targets illicit North Korean IT networks and Russian enablers in new treasury sanctionThe United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a round of North Korea-related sanctions targeting a covert revenue-generating network. The action focuses on...

UK comedian Brand tells rape trial 'consent is fundamental'

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to seven sexual offence charges and told the court that consent is "fundamental" to sexual relations as he gave evidence in his rape trial.

5ft 7in Putin is ruthlessly mocked over a photo of him meeting Mozambique's '6ft 8in' president

A five-foot-seven Vladimir Putin is being ruthlessly mocked over a picture of him meeting Mozambique's extremely tall president.

In four hours of tense evidence, Russell Brand told jurors he rose to ‘staggering fame’ but ‘misused’ it for sex

The comedian told the jury he had dedicated much of his life to ‘beyond reckless philandering and idiocy’

Calling all kids: One spot is ready to hand out 14,000 candy bars – king-size!

Maine’s ‘Mr. Halloween’ has been giving away massive amounts of candy at his business for three decades

Trump’s team ratchets up ‘voter fraud’ arrests as president sows election doubts

A flood of cases targeting noncitizens appears to stem from isolated incidents and errors, but even though the overall numbers are small, they could carry consequences — including prison and deportation

Residents who rushed to help Spain train crash victims recount horrific aftermath

Man detained after Prince Albert of Monaco’s relative found dead

Antoine de Massy, the son of Christian de Massy, Prince Albert II's first cousin, was found dead on Oct. 25 in a park near the Villa Sauber in Monaco. He was 29.

A community in South Australia’s first dark-sky reserve is opposing a proposed hyperscale data centre; residents fear the development could change the rural landscape and threaten the darkness that draws visitors

Residents of Tungkillo, South Australia, are concerned about a proposed data centre that could disrupt their dark-sky reserve. The development may introduce light and noise pollution that affects the rural landscape. Community members believe preserving their unique nighttime environment is crucial for stargazing and natural experiences. The project's economic benefits are being weighed against potential environmental impacts. Ongoing discussions will determine the future of digital infrastructure in the region.

Dubai is growing coral in hotel lagoons before moving it back to the sea

In an ambitious effort to rejuvenate its marine life, Dubai is spearheading the Dubai Reef initiative, directed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The project focuses on restoring coral biodiversity along the coastal waters of the city. The Al Naseem nursery has successfully generated a variety of coral fragments that are being reintroduced into their natural habitat.