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British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The offences date back to the height of his fame in the mid-2000's, when he worked for Channel 4 and the BBC.
A 2009 sexual assault of a female colleague took place in front of two producers, who told the woman she must give Brand a massage for him to keep working.
The woman told a UK court there was a "culture of fear" at Channel 4 at the time around famous actors and the producers did not help her, describing a "culture of fear".
In a statement, a spokesperson for Channel 4 said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the six women involved in the case against Russell Brand, including those affected by the crimes for which he has been convicted."
Brand has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
A new task-force will be created to monitor changes to the national curriculum, which will include more lessons about the Holocaust and Jewish contributions to Australian society.
The curriculum revamp is designed to tackle antisemitism and will enter classrooms in 2027 after receiving the nod from state and federal education ministers on Monday.
The reforms are the recommendation of an antisemitism education task force established after last year's Bondi Beach terror attack, and chaired by education reformer David Gonski.
Education Minister Jason Clare says Mr Gonski will also join the new group.
"He will head up a new social cohesion education advisory council. And it will look at what further steps we need to make to the curriculum to prevent and tackle racism and hate in all its noxious forms."
Israel’s election has left both Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot short of a clear path to a majority.
President Isaac Herzog is consulting party leaders on who should try to form the next government.
On Thursday, the Democrats and Arab party Ra’am recommended Mr Eisenkot.
Democrats Knesset member Naama Lazimi had this to say:
"We will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for the position of Prime Minister of Israel. We understand the urgent need to replace the current government, especially in light of the recent days that have been added to four very, very difficult years for Israeli society and the state. We, the Democratic Party ... are interested in changing the existing policy alongside the outgoing Prime Minister."
The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party backed neither candidate.
Mr Netanyahu was recommended by Jewish Power, Shas, Religious Zionism and Zehut, while Yisrael Beiteinu backed Mr Eisenkot.
Mr Herzog has until the 11th of November to decide who will be tasked with forming a government.
Bomb threats have disrupted at least 27 passenger flights across Europe in a second wave of security scares this week.
Several aircraft were diverted or escorted by fighter jets on Thursday, while others underwent emergency searches.
The incidents follow similar threats on Tuesday involving at least seven flights and a cruise ship.
Authorities have reported no explosives found in the aircraft searched.
Alessai Strada is one of the travellers impacted.
"As of now, I am not scared of being in an airport or getting on board a plane, probably this idea I have about traveling in Europe will change in the near future, but let’s see how it goes and will see what news will come."
The First Aboriginal person to become a school Principal in New South Wales, Yuwaalaraay Elder Uncle Vic Chapman, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this year's Nanga Mai Awards.
The annual ceremony celebrates excellence in Aboriginal education across New South Wales and had almost 600 nominees this year.
Scarlett Smith has won the Outstanding all-round student award.
"I hold a lot of leadership roles in my school I am school captain and also try to advocate for Aboriginal people and try and get people involved in culture. "
To sport, and in football, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he is retiring from international football.
It ends a 23-year career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record.
The Portuguese striker had a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus, after leaving the team's training camp without permission.
In a video on social media, the 41-year-old thanked fans for their support over the years.
"When I look back at everything I experienced with the National Team, I don't just see matches, goals, records or trophies. I see people. I see Portuguese people living abroad who for 90 minutes felt a little closer to home. I see millions of Portuguese people I have never met, but who later became part of my life. Because at the end of the day, football is so much bigger than a game. Football is about people."
Ronaldo will keep playing at club level, which he is expected to finish at the end of this season with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
He is in pursuit of his 1,000th career goal and sits on 985. Of those, a record 146 goals came in 234 appearances with Portugal.
