Russell Brand jailed for ten years

Plus: Trump doubts 'honesty' of midterm elections

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent   Disgraced comedian Russell Brand was jailed for 10 years following a dramatic four-week trial, Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh died aged 69, and Donald Trump questioned whether the damning midterms were 'honest'.  Top stories 1 | Judge blasts Russell Brand’s ‘staggering arrogance’ as rapist jailed for 10 years Read more 2 | Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 after ‘long illness’ Read more 3 | Trump changes course and questions if election was ‘honest’ Read more 4 | James Bulger's killer Jon Venables to remain behind bars Read more 5 | Meghan pulls out of child safety speech with Harry after father’s arrest Read more Read deeper I was Russell Brand’s biographer. His dad has a lot to answer for What to read in November, including a joyous memoir from Martin Parr How offline preppers are getting ready for a world without internet Fort Hood survivor: Mass shooter deserves to die but not Hegseth’s way Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’ WATCH  Watch the moment Russell Brand is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault STAT OF THE DAY 353,000 miles The closest Earth's new 'mini-moon' will come to the planet during its brief orbit Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY “Nations face a choice: electric or shock. Rewire the global economy for the electric age. Or accept ongoing fossil fuel cost pain for families, firms, and governments, and of course that includes health systems.” UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell speaking at Cop31 Read more Today's top deals Stay snug for less – this John Lewis ceramic heater costs just £30. Get ahead on your Christmas gifting! Use discount code: "BLACK15" for 15% off gift boxes at London Sock Company. Other stories you might like Why Robert Pattinson playing James Bond is too good to be true The real reason Man United are desperate to avoid sacking Michael Carrick Strictly got rid of the thing viewers hate – now the show is boring Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy