ITV News and the Guardian published allegations against David Walliams, a British comedian and children’s author.

Their investigation alleges that he used his fame to contact girls and young women for sexual purposes, including through work.

Walliams denies the allegations and says he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law.

He also said he regrets times when he behaved thoughtlessly toward women he had casual relationships with.

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the US House of Representatives on Monday.

The eight articles accuse Hegseth of waging war against Iran without Congress’s approval and abusing his office.

They also allege he ignored safeguards to protect civilians, including during a strike on a school in Iran, and cite US strikes on boats and the capture of Venezuela’s former president.

Massie says Hegseth’s actions threaten the Constitution, but these are accusations, not findings by Congress.

Russia, Ukraine and the United States have resumed peace talks in Abu Dhabi, with discussions scheduled for November 10 and 11.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the first day of talks productive and said Europe should eventually join the formal negotiations.

European officials are in Abu Dhabi, but the formal talks currently involve only the three countries.

Russia has pushed back against a European role in the talks, while European leaders say they must have a say in any deal.

US stocks plunged on Thursday, wiping out gains from the previous day’s rally after the midterm elections.

The broad S&P 500 fell about 4.3 to 4.4 per cent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped more than 5 per cent.

Technology companies tied to artificial intelligence took some of the biggest losses, including chipmakers and firms building data centres.

Investors are weighing whether Democrats’ election gains could lead to tighter rules or delays for data-centre projects that use large amounts of electricity and water.

Amazon-owned Ring unveiled two autonomous security devices under its new Ring Robotics brand.

The $250 Drone Cam flies inside homes to check areas when security sensors detect activity, and users can also schedule patrols.

It sends video to a phone and returns to its charging dock after about five to eight minutes in the air.

The $1,000 Rover Cam is designed to patrol businesses such as offices and warehouses, streaming video and investigating alerts.

Rutgers will keep Greg Schiano as head coach in 2027, despite the team’s 2-7 record this season.

The Scarlet Knights have had back-to-back losing seasons, and their latest loss ruled them out of a bowl game.

Schiano is the school’s winningest coach, with 101 wins across two stints, and Rutgers gave him an extension after consecutive 7-6 seasons in 2023 and 2024.

Athletic director Keli Zinn said the results are not acceptable, but believes an offseason roster rebuild can improve the team.

Sony has announced 10 games for the PlayStation Plus catalog in November, including titles for PS5 and PS4.

The headline release is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, a post-apocalyptic open-world game.

Other additions include Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Atomfall, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Trepang2.

The lineup also includes sports and multiplayer games, while Premium subscribers get Soul Reaver 2 and Freedom Wars Remastered.

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has a neurological condition linked to brief absence seizures, which can interrupt awareness for a few seconds.

The 23-year-old spoke publicly about his health in August after two episodes.

During an absence seizure, a person may stop responding briefly and then resume what they were doing, often without confusion.

Doctors use clinical assessment and an EEG to help confirm whether episodes are absence seizures and decide on treatment.