Snapchat's parent company, Snap, faces a Missouri lawsuit alleging platform features enabled an adult to groom and sexually assault a 12-year-old girl. The suit claims age verification bypass, a recommendation system, and Snap Maps contributed to the incident, for which the attacker is already imprisoned.
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) warned of the rapid increase in illegal virtual asset handlers operating through social media, urging caution for investors. These unregistered entities, unlike the 28 officially registered businesses, pose risks of fraud, data breaches, and difficulties in seeking compensation for damages, with fees potentially up to 62 times higher than legitimate exchanges.
The invasive serpentine leafminer has been detected in Tasmania for the first time at a commercial grower in the state's north-west. This pest damages the leaves of over 200 plant species, including key crops, potentially reducing yields. Biosecurity Tasmania is conducting surveillance and urging public reports of specific sightings.
The US Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man cannot sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, citing the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Justice Gorsuch stated officials must consent to liability under RLUIPA, a decision dissented by liberal justices.
Korean War child soldiers and their families have filed a lawsuit against the state seeking compensation, marking the first legal action after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's ruling on human rights violations against child soldiers.
Indian rental laws distinguish between normal wear and tear and actual damage for security deposit deductions. Landlords must prove tenant-caused damage beyond normal deterioration, while tenants are responsible for repairs due to negligence or unauthorized alterations.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate energy supply threats, but analysts warn economic damages like inflation will persist for months due to lingering price impacts on food and energy supply chains.
David Livesey is suing United Utilities for over £1 million after a wildfire destroyed his Lancashire estate's grouse breeding grounds and conservation work. The blaze, allegedly started by a barbecue, burned 630 acres, with Livesey claiming the water company failed to prevent its spread onto his property.
The High Court has reduced exemplary damages for four former Don Dale Youth Detention Centre inmates affected by a 2014 tear gas incident from $200,000 to $50,000. The court found exemplary damages applicable but deemed the initial award excessive.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will record a $70 million charge in Q1 FY27 after the US Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal in a trade secrets dispute with DXC Technology. The case, involving allegations of misappropriated confidential information, resulted in a lower court awarding damages to DXC.
A house near Cochin International Airport was damaged by a low-flying aircraft, the third such incident in a year. Cochin International Airport Limited is considering CSR funds for compensation, while the DGCA will seek a report.
A Hong Kong court awarded HK$6.29 million (US$802,698) in damages to dancer Mo Li Kai-yin, paralyzed after a giant screen fell during a Mirror concert. His employer, Studiodanz, was ordered to pay compensation for catastrophic injuries and lifetime care.
A large overnight Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least nine people across Ukraine, cut power to 140,000 households, and caused a major fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. The assault, striking multiple cities, also damaged film studios and injured civilians.
Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso stated that the Ilva steel plant must survive despite a challenging environment and €7 billion in damages from previous management. He announced a meeting with unions to discuss the plant's future and decarbonization goals, noting that Italian steel production has increased in early 2026 and expressing hope for Piombino's production to resume and for Taranto to also return to steel production.
A Munich court ruled Google liable for false statements generated by its AI Overviews, stating the company must prevent inaccurate claims. The ruling could set a precedent for AI liability, as the court found AI-generated content is not protected by free speech principles and the company cannot absolve itself by warning users.
A Dutch court artist, Petra Urban, has received damages from PVV MP Maikel Boon after he used her drawing of two brothers jailed for murder without permission and manipulated it with AI to appear more menacing. Urban cited copyright and moral rights violations, emphasizing the need for neutrality in journalistic work.
A new bipartisan bill, the JAWBONE Act, would allow Americans to sue government officials for illegally coercing social media, AI, or broadcasting companies to remove posts, regardless of platform action. It also mandates transparency in government communications with these companies.
A drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces has caused significant damage to a residential building and a nearby business center in Krasnodar. Windows were shattered, and debris littered the area. 80 residents were evacuated from the apartment building and have since returned home. Two individuals received medical attention.
ADOR and NewJeans member Danielle's legal teams engaged in a heated dispute in court over a damages lawsuit. ADOR accused Danielle of unilaterally violating her contract, citing a text message exchange by former CEO Min Hee-jin. Danielle's side countered that they believed the contract was legally terminated and criticized ADOR's damages claim.
A Los Angeles jury ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. This adds to the $176 million in damages previously awarded, with ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson also ordered to pay $1.17 million.
A Los Angeles jury ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson must pay $1.17 million. This is in addition to $176 million previously awarded.
Shareholders are taking Commonwealth Bank to Australia's High Court seeking damages for inflated share prices following a $700 million fine for anti-money laundering breaches. The bank argues shareholders haven't proven the link between its conduct and their losses.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
NSW appeals a $93,000 award to Raya Meredith, who was unlawfully strip-searched at a 2018 music festival, with the state contesting aggravated damages and legal interpretations of police powers under Lepra.
