Mazoe Ford is the ABC's Europe bureau chief, based in London. From 2020-2023 she was the ABC's South-East Asia correspondent, based in the Bangkok bureau, and covering a patch that stretched across Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Mazoe joined the ABC in 2014 as a multiplatform reporter and producer in news and current affairs. Her experience prior to that included three years freelancing in the UK for BBC News, Al Jazeera English, and Nine's London bureau, and a decade reporting and producing with channels Nine and Ten in Australia.
A 2009 performance by the comedian at London's Hammersmith Apollo theatre, and what allegedly happened in the days that followed, has been the subject of much evidence at his rape trial this week.
The jury in Russell Brand's criminal trial has heard from a woman who claims the celebrity raped her at his London home in 2009 and treated her "like an animal".
Russell Brand's fourth accuser has told a London court the entertainer sexually assaulted her at the radio station where she worked in front of his entourage, who did nothing.
The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm, almost Zen-like, as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.
English entertainer Russell Brand asked a woman to take photos of him "prancing" in "horrible budgie smugglers", shortly before he raped her, a London court has heard.
British entertainer Russell Brand has been described as a "sexual predator" who expected "his every desire should be met", on the opening day of his trial for rape and sexual assault.
He arrived at London's Southwark Crown Court accompanied by his wife Laura, and spoke to the waiting media.
A prosecutor describes Russell Brand as a "ruthless calculated and manipulative sexual predator" in her opening address at the British entertainer's rape trial.
British actor, comedian, and presenter Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on historical sex offences.
Europe's record-breaking summer has led to "staggering" melting on Switzerland's famous glaciers, according to a new report.
Almost 10 years since fire tore through London social housing block Grenfell Tower, police have handed their evidence to prosecutors to consider laying charges.
Almost a decade since London's Grenfell Tower fire disaster, police have asked prosecutors to consider charging 54 people and 20 organisations over the blaze, which killed 72 people.
Andy Burnham flags changes to Brexit and promises to keep the UK together in his biggest speech since becoming PM. Here are the key takeaways.
British counter-terrorism police are investigating whether a suspected plot to attack the R-A-F Fairford base is linked to Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard had warned against the use of UK-bases for operations against Iran.
Charles Spencer tells 7.30 that the controversial book he wrote about his late sister's life contains one factual error, but he will not pull it from shelves, despite receiving legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan.
The family of a man blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia for almost 10 years goes public, claiming he has been tortured and subjected to sham trials, after the failure of behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to free him.
The UK has announced a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank - citing intensifying violence towards Palestinians in the region.
Several European countries as well as Canada have joined the UK in taking the stand.
Giorgia Meloni is about to become Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II, but a huge challenge is coming from the country's far right.
Iceland is a nation divided as its people go to a referendum this weekend to decide whether it should restart negotiations on joining the European Union.
Falling out with Donald Trump is not a situation most world leaders want to find themselves in, but for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a spat with the US president could end up playing well for her.
Donald Trump says his country will probably continue to attack Iran and says Ukraine will be given permission to manufacture much-needed Patriot missiles as it fights Russia's full-scale invasion.
US President Donald Trump has already ruffled feathers at the annual NATO summit over the strikes on Iran and wanting to control Greenland.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte says China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific yesterday, proves close co-operation between NATO and partners in the Pacific is crucial because theatres of war are becoming more interconnected.
Dozens of world leaders are descending on Türkiye this week to rubber-stamp significant NATO commitments, but the dynamics on the sidelines could prove more interesting to watch.
Prince Harry says he is still trying to bring his family to Britain next week, despite concerns of a "frenzy" as paparazzi attempt to snap rare photographs of his children.
Prince Harry says he's still planning to bring his wife Meghan and their two children to the UK next week for the first time in four years, if security arrangements can be worked out.
