Russell Brand's trial on charges of rape and sexual assault has begun, with the comedian denying three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault made by six women. The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.

The Independent: Russell Brand to face jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins

Russell Brand will now face a jury as the trial for rape and sexual assault charges commences.

Bournemouth Echo: Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape and sexual assault trial

Russell Brand has arrived at Southwark Crown Court with his wife for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The 51-year-old is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999 to 2009. Jury selection is expected to begin on Monday, for a trial which could last up to 10 weeks.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unequivocally stated that Russia interfered in the UK's Brexit vote, making him the first Prime Minister to publicly confirm the Kremlin's role in disrupting UK democracy.

The Independent: Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

Andy Burnham states that it is evident Russia interfered in the UK's Brexit vote.

The Observer: Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Kremlin role in Brexit referendum

A politician has become the first Prime Minister to confirm Russian interference in the Brexit referendum.

BBC News: UK PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

The UK Prime Minister stated it is 'clear' that Russia interfered with the Brexit vote, suggesting voters were not sufficiently informed about foreign attempts to disrupt UK democracy.

Economists have issued a warning to Chancellor John Healey, stating that substantial tax increases or cuts to public services are necessary to address a significant £35 billion budget deficit.

The i Paper: Tax rises needed to plug £35bn hole in Budget, economists warn Healey

Economists suggest the Chancellor must either accept substantial cuts to public services or increase spending by tens of billions of pounds to address a £35 billion budget deficit.

The Independent: Raise taxes or cuts benefits to fill £35bn Budget hole, Healey warned

John Healey has been advised to either increase taxes or reduce benefits to address a £35 billion budget deficit.

The Green Party is reportedly facing an "existential threat" as its membership has significantly dropped following accusations of endorsing an antisemitic policy and the leader's loss in a key by-election.

The Observer: Greens face existential threat as membership plummets after anti-Zionist motion

Support for the Green party has significantly dropped following accusations of endorsing an antisemitic policy and the leader's loss of a key byelection.

A woman reportedly attempted to pull back a victim before he jumped into a zoo enclosure where a tiger attack subsequently occurred.

The Independent: Woman ‘tried to pull tiger attack victim back’ before he jumped into zoo…

A woman reportedly attempted to prevent a victim from being pulled back before he jumped into a zoo enclosure where a tiger attack occurred.

Police chiefs are being urged to adopt 'Bee's law,' a policy that would require all fall deaths of women to be immediately treated as suspicious, with an initial assumption of domestic abuse.

The Observer: After any woman falls to her death, police should think: domestic abuse

Police chiefs are being urged to adopt 'Bee's law' and immediately treat all fall deaths of women as suspicious, assuming domestic abuse.

Mortgage interest rates of 6% have become the new standard for first-time buyers, indicating a significant increase from previous norms in the housing market.

The Observer: For first-time buyers, 6% mortgages are the new 12%

Mortgage interest rates of 6% are now the standard for first-time buyers, representing a significant increase from previous norms.

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, plans to release details of his dealings with Manchester City football club following public criticism.

The i Paper: Burnham to publish Man City dealings after intervention draws criticism

The Mayor of Greater Manchester plans to release details of his dealings with Manchester City football club following criticism.