The catch-up: Your daily 5pm round-up of today's top stories
Singer Chris Brown arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape
US musician Chris Brown has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape.
The 29-year-old is being held in custody with two other men, one of whom is his bodyguard.
A woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, reported the allegations on Monday, alleging she was raped at Brown’s hotel suite on the night of 15 January.
Premier League star confirmed on board missing plane which disappeared over English Channel
Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is feared dead after it was confirmed he was on board the plane which disappeared over the English Channel around eight miles north-west of Alderney at 8.30pm on Monday.
Guernsey Police said two helicopters, two planes and one lifeboat were searching the area for the missing plane, but no trace has yet been found.
Channel Islands Air Search Chief Officer John Fitzgerald told media he did not think the two passengers were still alive.
The Argentinian striker was signed to Cardiff City in a record £15 million deal on Saturday.
Olivia Colman and Richard E. Grant lead British 2019 Oscars nominee
The nominations for the 2019 Oscars were revealed today, which Brit actors Olivia Colman and Richard E. Grant both making the shortlist.
The Favourite and Roma are the frontrunners after receiving 10 nods each, and Black Panther became the first superhero film to be nominated in the ‘Best Picture’ category.
The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 24 in Hollywood.
Armed police rescue ‘hungry’ gerbil from home in Derby after owner went to prison
Armed police in Derby helped rescue a “hungry” gerbil after its owner went to prison, leaving it trapped and starving at home.
Officers received a tip-off from the RSPCA that the imprisoned individual had refused to give access to their address and called for assistance from the constabulary’s armed response unit.
Officers forced entry and found the pet still alive but “very hungry”.
