The Court of Appeal rules in favor of Matt Hancock, dismissing a libel case brought by Andrew Bridgen over comments on anti-vax and antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Joe Biden's team has dropped a lawsuit, allowing the release of 2017 tapes and transcripts of his conversations with a ghostwriter, potentially shedding light on his mental acuity before presidency.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra collided with a lamp-post in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of Friday. A fifth man was hospitalized in stable condition. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
Senegal's appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title, lost to Morocco after a controversial final, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne on October 8. The verdict date is not yet set.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled an 8 October hearing for Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco after a controversial final.
A US appeals court rejected immigration authorities' bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, who faces deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The ruling protects his due process and free speech rights amidst similar cases.
Australian authorities have launched a fresh appeal to identify victims of Hamish Tait, a Sydney childcare worker facing 329 charges for allegedly abusing over 130 children across 62 centers between 2009 and 2025. Police released de-identified images of clothing and descriptions to aid identification.
An Oregon school employee, Roderick Theis II, fired for displaying children's books rejecting transgender ideology, lost his First Amendment challenge in a 2-1 ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judges upheld his dismissal, stating the books could be seen as the school's message, while a dissenting judge argued it suppressed opposing views.
Il presidente della FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, ha dichiarato piena sintonia con Maldini e Leonardo per il progetto azzurro, evidenziando la necessità di recuperare un gap nel calcio italiano e la scadenza del dossier Europei 2032.
A fatal police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, captured on video, shows officers subduing a suspect before one shoots him dead. The incident has ignited protests, with community leaders and politicians demanding transparency and accountability, while police urge calm during the ongoing investigation.
Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) faces a significant commercial and visibility crisis once Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, a marketing expert warns. The FPF risks losing millions in revenue and global attention if it fails to prepare for life after its greatest-ever player, who has been the driving force behind its commercial success for over two decades.
Russian Ambassador Anna Ponomaryova met Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka, explaining Russia's special military operation objectives after Macinka called for an end to the war and questioned its reasons. Despite differing views, the conversation remained courteous.
India's speedster Mayank Yadav dismissed Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett with the first ball of the opening T20I in Harare, becoming only the third Indian bowler to achieve this feat. He joins an elite list including Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, marking his second such dismissal in T20I innings.
Brennan Wedl's new self-titled album, produced by Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, showcases her radiant, hooky Americana, drawing comparisons to genre legends like Lucinda Williams. The 29-year-old songwriter's originals are filled with bittersweet reflections, self-destructive appeals, and a unique blend of religious upbringing and riot grrrl influences.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has been convicted of seven counts of deception related to the misuse of the Country Members Allowance. His appeal against four original convictions was dismissed, and three acquittals were overturned, leading to a total of seven convictions. Sentencing is set for September.
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially opened as a police station on Wednesday. This initiative aims to destroy the building's appeal as a pilgrimage site for those who glorify the Nazi dictator, while a memorial stone remains outside.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is appealing a four-match touchline ban from the Scottish FA, imposed for calling a late penalty decision against Celtic "disgusting" last season. The club argues his comments targeted the decision, not officials.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes will appeal a four-match touchline ban from the Scottish FA for calling a late Celtic penalty decision "disgusting" last season. McInnes, then at Hearts, maintains his comments targeted the decision, not officials, and were controlled.
Nearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, setting new viewership records for football in the United States and highlighting the sport's increasing popularity after decades of growth efforts.
A federal appeals court rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews he gave to a memoir ghostwriter, citing substantial public interest despite privacy concerns.
Spain's World Cup final victory against Argentina drew nearly 63 million U.S. viewers, setting new records and highlighting soccer's surging popularity. Broadcasters Fox and Comcast benefited from increased ad revenue, partly due to new hydration breaks.
