Russell Brand has appeared in court in London 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 over 10 years -from 1999 to 2009.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Brand has denied all charges so far. 

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Russell Brand has appeared in court in London 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 over 10 years -from 1999 to 2009.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Brand has denied all charges so far.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Russell Brand appearing in court for sexual assault trial

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Tough new sanctions on criminals who skip their sentencings will come into effect next year.

Judges in England and Wales will soon be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks after the fact.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained these new terms further.

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Tough new sanctions on criminals who skip their sentencings will come into effect next year.
Judges in England and Wales will soon be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks after the fact.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained these new terms further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK judges being given new powers for criminals who miss sentencing hearings

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.

Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.
Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.

Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029. 

The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.
Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029.&nbsp;
The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Russell Brand appearing in court for sexual assault trial

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