I see a wide gulf between Harvey Weinstein, facing rape allegations, and Franken’s admitted misconduct, writes Guardian columnist Jill AbramsonHave we arrived at a zero tolerance moment for sexual misconduct by powerful men? Al Franken could be the test case. In 2006, he is alleged to have forcibly kissed a Read more
'I still believe that […] we can still find a diplomatic solution to the crisis' Via: Chinese ambassador 'cautiously optimistic' that diplomatic solution can be found with North Korea
• Scotland denied late victory as New Zealand win 22-17• ‘We were on the brink of something bloody special,’ says HoggAfter coming so close to snatching a famous late win against New Zealand, Stuart Hogg is targeting bigger and better things for Scotland.The full-back was impressive throughout as Scotland fell Read more
'If they were serious about giving every child the best start in life, they would give providers the resources they need instead of managing the decline of the sector' Via: Government accused of 'failing families' as 1,000 nurseries close in childcare 'crisis'
The swirl of sexual misconduct allegations has prompted fresh scrutiny of Clinton’s behaviour – some argue this is long overdue while others question what revisiting the past is meant to achieveBill Clinton’s accusers are sceptical. As the clamour grows to revisit the former president’s history of sexual harassment, abuse of Read more
A Bronson lookalike was hired to attend the reception Via: Charles Bronson's new wife reveals wedding day secrets
'I drove a car the other day which has a claim of autonomous capability and twice in the space of 50 miles on the M4 it made a mistake, a huge mistake, which could have resulted in death' Via: Jeremy Clarkson warns that driverless cars are dangerous
Theresa May wants William Hague to be her right-hand man if deputy Prime Minister Damian Green is forced to resign over a porn scandal, it was reported last night. Via: Theresa May 'wants to bring back William Hague'
Detectives confirmed they are confident they have found Gaia after a body was recovered from a coastal path in Swanage, near to where items of her clothing were found on Thursday. Via: Police find body in search for Gaia Pope
The Yorkshire Ripper (pictured) has been rushed to hospital with heart problems, telling prison guards this Christmas ‘will be his last’. He had chest pains and was short of breath. Via: Yorkshire Ripper Peter says this Christmas could be last