Inside story of the day Russell Brand's then-girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith hired him a £500 'full-figured' masseuse... who was later hit by a draconian gagging order

Daily Mail - Nov 12, 2026

The saga returned to the news pages this week amid widespread soul-searching over Brand's use of expensive lawyers to keep awkward incidents out of the public eye.

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Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor admits he never really liked man he was trapped underground with for two weeks - as Todd Russell dies aged 54: 'He didn't respect me'

Nov 12, 2026

Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor admits he never really liked man he was trapped underground with for two weeks - as Todd Russell dies aged 54: 'He didn't respect me'

Mr Russell died at the age of 54 at his home on Monday night after fighting leukaemia for more than a year.

This BINI’s content may be ‘Pantropiko’ – but not ‘pantrapiko’

Nov 12, 2026

This BINI’s content may be ‘Pantropiko’ – but not ‘pantrapiko’

MANILA, Philippines — A member of the pop girl group BINI became the latest content creator to be penalized by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for distracted driving. Mikha Lim, whose group is behind hits such as “Pantropiko,” was issued a show cause order (SCO) on Wednesday after she was seen in a now-viral

Two dead and at least 17 injured, including seven children, in NYC building collapse: Desperate search launched for survivors trapped under rubble as Mamdani rushes to scene

Nov 12, 2026

Two dead and at least 17 injured, including seven children, in NYC building collapse: Desperate search launched for survivors trapped under rubble as Mamdani rushes to scene

The structure started to crumble around 4pm on Wednesday on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, officials said.

Nat'l Dairy Authority welcomes first private partner in milk feeding program

Nov 12, 2026

Nat'l Dairy Authority welcomes first private partner in milk feeding program

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) welcomed ABI Pascual Foods, Inc. as its first partner from the private sector for its milk feeding program for school children.

El Niño damage to crops nears P10 billion – DA

Nov 12, 2026

El Niño damage to crops nears P10 billion – DA

MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has wiped out nearly P10 billion in farm produce, according to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) latest tally. In an advisory on Wednesday, the DA said the prolonged drought has caused P9.99 billion in damage, up 16.6 percent from the P8.57-billion recorded on Oct. 21. The latest recorded

Manila court throws out cases vs Sept. 21 protesters

Nov 12, 2026

Manila court throws out cases vs Sept. 21 protesters

MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court has quashed, for insufficient evidence, the various criminal charges filed against eight individuals who allegedly “kicked and grabbed the shields” of police officers during the Sept. 21 anticorruption protests last year. In its 20-page ruling dated Nov. 6, the Manila Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) Branch 22 granted the demurrer

Romualdez lawyer: Suspension doesn’t mean he’s guilty

Nov 12, 2026

Romualdez lawyer: Suspension doesn’t mean he’s guilty

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday the Sandiganbayan Third Division’s 90-day preventive suspension against his client did not mean that he was guilty, especially since his trial was still ongoing. “Suspension is not a conviction. The court itself said the allegations must still be

What really happened when my interview with 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular asked me out mid-interview… after his bold 2028 prediction based on 'attractiveness'

Nov 12, 2026

What really happened when my interview with 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular asked me out mid-interview… after his bold 2028 prediction based on 'attractiveness'

The 20-year-old internet personality, whose real name is Braden Peters, has skyrocketed to fame recently through his controversial 'looksmaxxing' content.

Sandigan denies Revilla’s bid to junk malversation case

Nov 12, 2026

Sandigan denies Revilla’s bid to junk malversation case

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the motions filed by former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his coaccused to dismiss the malversation case filed against them over an alleged “ghost” flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan worth P92.8 million. “The court issued a resolution denying the motions for leave to file

Major police operation at family home in Perth after firearms 'incident'

Nov 12, 2026

Major police operation at family home in Perth after firearms 'incident'

Police allege the man had a firearm, but it was not used during the incident.

COA flags P62.23M in DMW aid for OFWs

Nov 12, 2026

COA flags P62.23M in DMW aid for OFWs

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has found deficiencies in the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) implementation of its aid program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), noting that at least P62.23 million worth of disbursements had incomplete supporting documents. In its 2025 audit report, the COA said a post-audit of the disbursements charged

GenCorp payments raise conflict-of-interest questions for VP, witness

Nov 12, 2026

GenCorp payments raise conflict-of-interest questions for VP, witness

MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness’ corporate ties came under scrutiny at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, as the court examined whether the payments Duterte received from GenCorp Industries Inc. constituted conflict of interest since the company secured food supply contracts with the Davao City government. Lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay, GenCorp’s in-house counsel

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