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David Walliams has been accused by multiple women of grooming them when they were teenagers, including one woman who says the comedian tried to persuade her to share his bed when she was 18. Lilly Creightmore said she met Walliams while attending a live filming of Little Britain. She told news organisations that, because of difficulties at home, she stayed at his flat and slept on the sofa. Ms Creightmore claimed Walliams repeatedly asked her to sleep in his bed. “He would plead with me to share a bed with him and paw at me, trying to make me feel…

Members of the US House could vote on the impeachment of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as early as this week, after lawmakers returned to Washington following an election that dealt a sweeping rebuke to the Trump administration and its handling of the war with Iran. The resolution was brought forward on Monday by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. It accuses Mr Hegseth of violating federal law and the US Constitution, abusing his authority and breaching restrictions on military action. Democrats have indicated that they broadly support the move, while several Republicans have voiced dissatisfaction with the defence secretary. But…

A Bank of England official, Lombardelli, has identified a risk that persistent inflation could crystallise, highlighting concern over the durability of price pressures. The assessment points to the possibility that inflation could become more firmly embedded rather than fading away.

Sofia Franklyn has alleged in her memoir that Alex Cooper may have passed a photograph of Cooper and baseball player Noah Syndergaard to the press. Franklyn recounts the episode in “Daddy Issues”, describing her time co-hosting the podcast “Call Her Daddy” with Cooper between 2018 and 2020. Cooper now presents the podcast alone following Franklyn’s departure. According to Franklyn’s account, Cooper asked her to secretly photograph Cooper having dinner with Syndergaard, her on-again, off-again boyfriend at the time. Franklyn said the pair had split when the request was made, and that she had only recently met Cooper. Franklyn claims Cooper…

Chelsea are considering a January loan move for Jamie Gittens as the winger continues to struggle for regular first-team football at Stamford Bridge. The England Under-21 international has endured a difficult start in west London, with injuries and intense competition for attacking places limiting his opportunities since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea paid an initial £48.5 million for Gittens in 2025, but the 22-year-old has yet to establish himself as a regular starter. He made 16 Premier League appearances last season and provided two assists. Roma monitoring Jamie Gittens loan situation The club is expected to review Gittens’ position…

A Ferndale man has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material, after investigators found thousands of images and videos on his devices. Brian Allen Rose, 48, was also ordered to pay $25,000 (£19,000) in restitution to nine victims and register as a sex offender, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Rose was sentenced on Thursday, 5 November, after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography on 8 July. He had been charged in March with possession, receipt and distribution offences. FBI search uncovered thousands of files The…

Pakistan’s debutants have helped put their side in a commanding position against Sri Lanka, who trail by 320 runs after the second day of the first Test. Pakistan remain firmly in control with seven first-innings wickets in hand, as their new players continued to make a significant impact. Sri Lanka now face a substantial deficit, with Pakistan well placed to strengthen their position when play resumes.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has denounced an impeachment effort against him as a “farce” and “political spectacle”, as the House of Representatives prepared to consider the measure. Hegseth accused Republican congressman Thomas Massie of pursuing a personal campaign against him and Donald Trump, saying the Kentucky lawmaker’s actions did not amount to proper congressional oversight. “What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it’s not accountability,” Hegseth said at the Defence Department in Washington. “It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.” The House was expected to take up the resolution…

David Walliams has been identified as the celebrity who unsuccessfully sought a High Court injunction to prevent publication of allegations that he targeted teenage girls and engaged in sexually inappropriate behaviour. The comedian and children’s author denies wrongdoing. He argued that publication would put his life at risk, but a judge rejected the application, ruling that granting an order would pose a serious threat to freedom of expression. Walliams, 55, did not appeal before the deadline, allowing ITV and The Guardian to name him after their joint investigation into allegations involving more than 100 people, including 30 said to have…

Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a woman described as a suspected Chinese spy has triggered a sharp market reaction and raised questions about the wider private-market risks surrounding Nvidia, the company he leads. Nvidia shares fell 4.3% on Monday, wiping about $230 billion (£175 billion) from its market value. Other major technology companies, including Google and Meta, recorded gains. The allegations, which emerged on Sunday, have also brought national security concerns into focus and are subject to investigation. Nvidia has not been given a response in the material available. Huang is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in the development…