says the local council and the police failed to protect some children. president macron s reform plans for france have been cast into doubt, after his ensemble group loses its majority in parliament. and after a huge conservation effort to save the mountain gorillas of rwanda, what does it teach us about saving other animals from extinction? and coming up on the bbc news channel. brilliance in brookline, matt fitzpatrick wins his first major at the us open, nine years after winning the amateur title at the same venue. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. britain is facing its biggest rail strike in 30 years this week, with a significant disruption to services across england, scotland and wales. last minute talks between unions and rail bosses are continuing, but no breakthrough is currently in sight. the extent of the strikes likely impact is shown by this official map indicating the lines with limited services and reveals that many areas will have no services
Have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. That statement from Russell Brands agents. Lets hearfrom our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. During the time of these allegations, Russell Brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting on bbc radio two. He was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. You know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. Now, the investigation says that around ten years ago, brand met a businesswoman who theyre calling nadia. She says they did have consensual sex, but when the
Abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. It reads. Russell brand is performing in london on saturday evening these are pictures of him arriving at the troubador theatre in wembley park. The sold out performance had been due to begin at seven pm, but the audience was told that the start would be put back by at least 45 minutes, as mr brand was delayed. Lets hear from our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba and a warning the details are disturbing. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013 during the time of these allegations. Russell brand was probably One Of The Best known celebrities in the country. One of the best known he was presenting on bbc radio two. One of the best known he was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you
Have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Live now to our correspondent lizo mzimba. Just talk us through the allegations. As you say, this joint investigation by the sunday times, the times and channel 4 dispatches safe for women amid allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the 2006 and 2013. Russell brand is probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting a bbc radio channel 4 and many other places. He was also acting hollywood films. His fame had spread across the atlantic. The investigation says around ten years ago, brand met businesswomen, he says they had consensual sects, she said brand wanted to kiss her and join another friend in the bedroom. She said she tried to get away from him, she tried to get away from him, she tried to get to the wall and he had her under where in his hands. He said she said he raped her. Another woman is saying she met Russell Brand at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
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