Opening statements begin in a major US multistate trial in California accusing Meta of designing addictive social media platforms that harm youth mental health, facing damages up to $1.4 trillion alongside global regulatory scrutiny.
US President Donald Trump signs two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship, targeting children of terrorist group members, those obtained via 'commercial transactions' or fraud, and cracking down on 'birth tourism', despite anticipated legal challenges.
Donald Trump signs two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship, expanding ineligibility categories and targeting 'birth tourism', despite likely legal challenges and a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding constitutional guarantees.
Michelle Bond seeks to exclude her husband Ryan Salame's guilty plea from her campaign finance trial. Separately, former congressman George Santos was fined by the CFTC for insider trading on Kalshi, and US soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke moved to dismiss charges over Polymarket bets related to a Venezuelan military operation.
Paramount and Warner Bros' $110bn merger is paused until June 2027 due to US legal challenges from 12 states and the WGA, despite European approval, as opponents argue it would harm competition and consumer choice.
Narzny and Roy McKinney, after 8 IVF rounds, found surrogate Sarah Turner through a UK agency. Their journey to welcome son Zak highlights the emotional and legal complexities of surrogacy in the UK, including delays in parental orders and societal misconceptions.
After months of legal battles and delays, Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC. The film's lengthy and controversial censor process, including a piracy leak, is one of the longest in Tamil cinema history. Release date expected soon.
The Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is mired in controversy, with the final cost exceeding estimates and the work itself facing legal challenges. Algae blooms, peeling paint, and dead ducks have raised questions, while the White House blames vandalism. Critics point to rushed work and no-bid contracts.
The Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is embroiled in legal battles. Despite initial estimates under $2 million, the final cost exceeded seven times that amount. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged quickly, leading to accusations of vandalism by the White House, while critics point to a rushed renovation and questionable contracts.
The EU General Court has dismissed Apple's legal challenges against the Digital Markets Act (DMA), upholding its designation as a gatekeeper for the App Store and iOS. The ruling strengthens EU antitrust regulators' position against Big Tech.
Millions of UK drivers mis-sold car finance agreements face compensation delays until at least 2027, averaging £829 per claim. The Financial Conduct Authority's scheme is facing legal challenges from lenders, pushing back calculations and payments.
The Trump administration's new mandatory detention policy for immigrants is facing significant legal challenges, with a divided appellate court system and numerous lawsuits straining the judiciary. The policy reinterprets immigration law to subject individuals apprehended anywhere in the country to detention without bond, a departure from previous administrations' interpretations.
President Trump's executive order to restrict mail-in voting, requiring the U.S. Postal Service to play a role in determining ballot eligibility, is facing multiple lawsuits. Critics argue the order oversteps presidential authority, with a federal judge expected to rule soon on blocking it.
Hong Kong officials discuss achievements and future plans, focusing on national security and legal system improvements. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam emphasizes continuous work on subsidiary laws for clarity and certainty, stating appeals do not involve new evidence and classification as national security should not affect appeal prospects. New legislation clarifies national security offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.
As Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to China, officials discuss national security law achievements. Justice Secretary Paul Lam emphasizes continuous legal system improvement and clarifies appeal processes, stating national security classification won't hinder appeals. New legislation clarifies offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam Ting-kwok, discussed ongoing efforts to enhance the city's legal system, particularly concerning national security. He clarified that appeals in national security cases are not retrials and do not involve new evidence, aiming to provide clarity and certainty through subsidiary laws.
Despite a federal appeals court ruling temporarily banning mail delivery of mifepristone, abortion providers are finding ways to ensure access to abortion pills, including shipping misoprostol alone or sourcing from abroad. The "genie is out of the bottle" for telehealth abortions, with many believing access cannot be reversed.
Wealthsimple is launching a prediction markets app, Wealthsimple Predict, in Canada this summer. The app, powered by Kalshi, will offer access to thousands of event-based contracts after receiving regulatory approval from CIRO.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's plan for a luxury resort in Albania, across from Sazan Island, has triggered widespread protests and legal challenges. Environmentalists and citizens fear the project will destroy a protected ecological area and privatize public land, while questions arise about the complex ownership structure and financing.
President Trump's White House ballroom project's cost has reportedly surged to $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting Trump's claims of private financing.
The White House will host UFC's "Freedom 250" event on the South Lawn for the president's 80th birthday, featuring a custom-built octagon and steel structure. Despite legal challenges and forecasts of thunderstorms, the event, championed by the president and UFC, aims to appeal to his base, with military members required to meet strict fitness standards for attendance.
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media apps and restrict safer platforms, including bans on disappearing messages and chats with adults. Under-18s will also be barred from AI chatbots. The crackdown follows a consultation with strong parental support, though sources warn of potential judicial reviews over the selective bans.
A US federal judge has allowed a UFC mixed martial arts fight to take place at the White House on President Trump's birthday, ruling that plaintiffs challenging the event failed to demonstrate sufficient harm and had unreasonably delayed their lawsuit.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, clearing federal antitrust concerns. While this is a significant step, state attorneys general, including California's, continue their investigations, and European regulatory approval is still pending.
