6  Ether is used as a number (5)

 8  A break-up the first time, left son needing some pills and spirits (11)

 9  Tore branded clothes (3)

11 Respect some sacred items (6)

12 Car silencer nearly got damaged, after striking a small fence (8)

13 Some animal having whiskers at the mouth makes these sounds (5)

15 Losing one final to Juventus, Chelsea's football manager isn't happy (7)

17 Ultimately, North America has to put a stop to Donald's leadership, man! (7)

18 U2's lead vocalists do this for practicing (5)

21 He lives in the city, but owns many houses (8)

22 Animal from a cold area, behind a high snow-capped mountain (6)

23 Totally's another word for completely (3)

24 Became angry about failure, and changed decision completely (4-7)

25 Planet very close to the Sun perhaps (5)

26 Sachin Tendulkar made the highest number of these trials (4,4)

 2  Who enforces rules and resolves disputes in United Kingdom, when leader is gone (6)

 3  Funny ol' _____ ___ amuses, as Monica Geller's husband (8,4)

 4  Charlie's flying to India, leaving Nebraska after vacation (5)

 5  No one lied, after getting busted and caught (6)

 6  I can't use old pants that became tight (9)

 7  Preparing mutton leg in Bengali style (8)

10 Wife preparing salad dressing - it's something made out of plants (7,5)

14 We're huge fans of playing with wild animals, without any bit of apprehension (9)

16 She might've lived in Belgrade, parts of Kiev, also Guyana, up north (8)

19 What has blue liquid changing to pink? (3,3)

20 Vulgar scene given 'Restricted' rating for broadcast (6)

22 When I need to locate places, I use this as a last resort (5)