Russell Brand denied all seven charges as he testified at his London rape and sexual assault trial. Prosecutors questioned his account of encounters alleged by women between 1999 and 2009.
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Partial results Wednesday morning left both Netanyahu’s bloc and Eisenkot’s opposition short of the 61 seats needed to govern. Election officials told NPR they expected to finish counting by Thursday afternoon.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday despite annual inflation rising to 3.7% in September. The meeting comes days before midterm elections in which the cost of living is a leading concern.
At least 10 people were killed when one high-speed train struck the rear of another in central Spain, derailing two cars. Authorities said the death toll could rise and the cause was unknown.
At least 10 people have died in a two-train crash in central Spain, local media reported. The collision in Toledo province injured passengers and disrupted rail service.
Netanyahu’s bloc leads Israel’s partial election count but remains short of a parliamentary majority. Projected gains for Arab-led parties could make their support pivotal, though potential coalition partners have resisted working with them.
The Rays scored twice in the 12th inning to beat the Brewers 4-3 and avoid a World Series sweep. Game 5 is Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.
Villa Vie Residences has suspended its Odyssey cruise in Cambodia and ordered passengers off the ship, citing a sharp rise in fuel costs. The company says it is seeking temporary accommodation for residents while it pursues restructuring.