The Papers: 'Meghan's father charged' and 'Brand investigation widens'
Summary
Saturday newspaper front pages feature Thomas Markle’s charge in the United States and Russell Brand’s conviction in the United Kingdom. The papers also report on two ongoing rape investigations involving Brand, a possible increase in youth employment spending, and other business and political stories.Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Justice said Thomas Markle appeared in court on Friday charged with one count of possessing indecent images of children.
- Markle has previously denied allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images.
- The FBI searched two Los Angeles storage units rented by Markle for almost 20 years, according to the Daily Mirror.
- Russell Brand’s conviction on rape and sexual assault charges features on several newspaper front pages.
- Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley told the BBC that two rape investigations involving Brand are ongoing and said he would not be surprised if more people came forward.
- The Daily Telegraph reported that a review of youth unemployment and inactivity is expected to urge the prime minister to spend up to £6 billion more on helping people return to work.
- The Financial Times reported that AI company Anthropic is proceeding with a planned November listing, citing multiple investors.
- The Financial Times also reported that spending in London’s West End rose 15% in the first six days after Oxford Street was pedestrianised.
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