Singer's UK city gigs cancelled after 'disgraceful' jailed Russell Brand comments

Manchester Evening News - Nov 11, 2026

Ian McNabb was due to perform a number of shows in the UK, which have now been cancelled after he made 'disgraceful' comments in the wake of Russell Brand being jailed for 10-and-a-half years

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Rare thumb-sized orchid found in Dinagat mining area

Nov 11, 2026

Rare thumb-sized orchid found in Dinagat mining area

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Environmental researchers have documented a rare, thumb-sized helmet orchid for the first time in the Philippines, recording the specimen inside a forested pocket of an active mining concession in Dinagat Islands province. The orchid, scientifically identified as Corybas pictus, was found within a natural forest patch inside Cagdianao Mining Corp.’s

US citizen, ‘Chinese blood’: top biologist Yuan Junying caught in debate over returnees

Nov 11, 2026

US citizen, ‘Chinese blood’: top biologist Yuan Junying caught in debate over returnees

A top Chinese-American biologist who left Harvard University to take up a position in China is facing an online backlash amid a growing debate over whether senior returnees are squeezing out the country’s young scientists. Yuan Junying, a pioneer in the study of how cells die, drew attention in China late last month when she defended her US citizenship after winning a major science prize at the World Laureates Forum in her hometown of Shanghai. “I’ve always said my blood is Chinese blood,” said...

Sherwin Gatchalian flags GenCorp 'conflict of interest' over Sara Duterte payouts

Nov 11, 2026

Sherwin Gatchalian flags GenCorp 'conflict of interest' over Sara Duterte payouts

Senator-judge and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday raised a possible conflict of interest after GenCorp Industries Inc. paid Vice President Sara Duterte P2.14 million as returns of capital while the company held several contracts with the Davao City government.

Police respond after threatening emails sent to hundreds of schools across the UK

Nov 11, 2026

Police respond after threatening emails sent to hundreds of schools across the UK

The messages were sent to a number of schools in Scotland and across the UK

Manchester trial day eight LIVE as nine men on trial after husband drugged and raped wife

Nov 11, 2026

Manchester trial day eight LIVE as nine men on trial after husband drugged and raped wife

The husband, a man in his 60s from Stockport, pleaded guilty to 60 charges last month. Nine men are on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court

Witness: Sara Duterte had no GenCorp stake, post from 2022 to 2025

Nov 11, 2026

Witness: Sara Duterte had no GenCorp stake, post from 2022 to 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The corporate counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. on Wednesday testified that Vice President Sara Duterte had no shares or position in the corporation from 2022 to 2025. GenCorp counsel Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay was called to the witness stand to testify on Duterte’s involvement in GenCorp and Metro City Chow Foods Corp. Asked

NCDA warns businesses of legal consequences for rejecting PWD ID

Nov 11, 2026

NCDA warns businesses of legal consequences for rejecting PWD ID

MANILA, Philippines – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Wednesday warned business establishments that they could face legal consequences for refusing to honor existing identification (ID) cards of persons with disabilities (PWDs), as these remain valid throughout the three-year transition period. In a statement, the NCDA clarified that the mandatory privileges and benefits

Schools evacuated across Scotland and Northern Ireland after nearly 800 receive 'bomb threats' in second wave of suspicious emails

Nov 11, 2026

Schools evacuated across Scotland and Northern Ireland after nearly 800 receive 'bomb threats' in second wave of suspicious emails

Some pupils were sent home for the day following the threats to schools in Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife and the Highlands as well as in Northern Ireland.

The man who called out David Walliams AND Russell Brand: Sean Lock openly clashed with his fellow comedians - and said he 'feared his daughter bringing home a man like Brand'

Nov 11, 2026

The man who called out David Walliams AND Russell Brand: Sean Lock openly clashed with his fellow comedians - and said he 'feared his daughter bringing home a man like Brand'

The controversial comedian and author, who is facing sexual abuse allegations, made the comment on an episode of the Channel 4 show 8 Out of Ten Cats in 2009.

Another blow for Nigel Farage as Reform's General Secretary departs after 16 months in the top job - including crucial role in suspending top figure and investigating aides over donations scandal

Nov 11, 2026

Another blow for Nigel Farage as Reform's General Secretary departs after 16 months in the top job - including crucial role in suspending top figure and investigating aides over donations scandal

Party officials confirmed Mr Waterhouse's departure to the Mail this morning, insisting he is leaving to 'spend more time with his family'.

Moment Russell Brand left Lorraine Kelly feeling 'uncomfortable' by touching her thigh and calling her a derogatory name

Nov 11, 2026

Moment Russell Brand left Lorraine Kelly feeling 'uncomfortable' by touching her thigh and calling her a derogatory name

Russell Brand left Lorraine Kelly feeling 'uncomfortable' when he touched her thigh before calling her a derogatory term during a TV appearance.

DWP confirms full list of state pension rates and payments from April 2027

Nov 11, 2026

DWP confirms full list of state pension rates and payments from April 2027

The Government has published the proposed rates for State Pension from April

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