London police have received an accusation of sexual assault dating back 20 years, following media reports about accusations against comedian and actor Russell Brand.

The statement from the Met Police says the assault took place in 2003 in central London's Soho.

Brand's accused of sexual assaults and rape dating from between 2006 and 2013.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this has led to several stand-up performances being outright cancelled.

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London police have received an accusation of sexual assault dating back 20 years, following media reports about accusations against comedian and actor Russell Brand.
The statement from the Met Police says the assault took place in 2003 in central London's Soho.
Brand's accused of sexual assaults and rape dating from between 2006 and 2013.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this has led to several stand-up performances being outright cancelled.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on several Russell Brand stand-up performances being cancelled following sexual assault allegations

A night of glitz and glam at the 98th Academy Awards in LA .

One Battle After Another's taken out Best Picture, pipping horror Sinners for the top prize.

It won six awards across the evening. 

Director Paul Thomas Anderson says all nominees could have won.

People Magazine senior reporter Sean Mandell says it was a close race for the top prize between One Battle After Another and Sinners.

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A night of glitz and glam at the 98th Academy Awards in LA .
One Battle After Another's taken out Best Picture, pipping horror Sinners for the top prize.
It won six awards across the evening.&nbsp;
Director Paul Thomas Anderson says all nominees could have won.
People Magazine senior reporter Sean Mandell says it was a close race for the top prize between One Battle After Another and Sinners.
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Sean Mandell: People Magazine senior reporter recaps the 2026 Oscars

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There's hopes the war in Iran doesn't reverse gains in our retail sector by making shipping more expensive. 

Stats NZ data shows back-to-back increases in electronic card spending for January and February. 

Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young says it's not happened in a long time. 

She says it would be a shame if the conflict dampens the upward trend.

"Let's hope it's a short, sharp thing and we can get back to business as usual."

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There's hopes the war in Iran doesn't reverse gains in our retail sector by making shipping more expensive.&nbsp;
Stats NZ data shows back-to-back increases in electronic card spending for January and February.&nbsp;
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young says it's not happened in a long time.&nbsp;
She says it would be a shame if the conflict dampens the upward trend.
"Let's hope it's a short, sharp thing and we can get back to business as usual."
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict

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The Government's yet to make a call on whether New Zealand would ease sanctions on Russian oil, as the Iran war affects shipments.

The US has eased some of its sanctions, as its barrage on Iran continues - alongside Israel.

Crude oil prices have skyrocketed since Iran stopped ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.

Finance Minister Nicola Wills is urging Kiwis not to panic, as there's plans in place to keep households supported. 

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The Government's yet to make a call on whether New Zealand would ease sanctions on Russian oil, as the Iran war affects shipments.
The US has eased some of its sanctions, as its barrage on Iran continues - alongside Israel.
Crude oil prices have skyrocketed since Iran stopped ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
Finance Minister Nicola Wills is urging Kiwis not to panic, as there's plans in place to keep households supported.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on several Russell Brand stand-up performances being cancelled following sexual assault allegations

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