Apple has filed a new legal complaint in the UK against the government's demand for 'backdoor' access to encrypted user data, reigniting a row over balancing national security with privacy rights.
Gatwick airport will begin developing its £2.2bn second runway after the court of appeal dismissed a legal challenge from local campaigners, allowing around 100,000 more flights a year.
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.
A UK High Court rejected a challenge by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association (RMCRA) against the approval of a new Chinese 'super embassy' in central London. The RMCRA and Hong Kong activists raised concerns about terrorism, dissident targeting, and diplomatic immunity, but the court found insufficient evidence. RMCRA plans to appeal.
A UK High Court judge dismissed a legal challenge, allowing King's College London's 'Pathways' trial for puberty blockers on 11-16 year olds to proceed from August 1. Campaigners, including detransitioner Keira Bell, argued potential harm, but the court found no realistic chance of success, citing careful participant assessment and regulatory approval.
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.
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ inclusive arts space in a deconsecrated church, was evicted days after opening. Its operators say the move amounts to censorship and may lead to legal action.
European Union antitrust regulators approved Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after concessions, including divesting a film distribution stake. This approval comes as the deal faces delays in the U.S. due to a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general over antitrust concerns, with a California judge granting a temporary restraining order.
A legal challenge by four plaintiffs against the Coroner's Court verdict on the 2012 Lamma IV sinking, which killed 39 people, has ended in Hong Kong's High Court. The plaintiffs withdrew their application after the Legal Aid Department rejected their funding request.
The world's largest meat company, JBS, faces a legal challenge in the Netherlands by Greenpeace, demanding disclosure on how its $6bn global expansion, particularly in Nigeria, is compatible with climate, nature, and human rights responsibilities. This case could set a precedent for the agriculture sector.
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.
Bhola Nath Singh was re-elected unopposed as Hockey Jharkhand president for a fourth consecutive term, despite a legal challenge citing the National Sports Governance Act, 2025's term limits. Hockey Jharkhand defends the election based on Singh's role in an international federation.
Lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge should an incoming Burnham government nationalise the heavily indebted utility. With £20bn in debt, a proposed rescue deal was rejected, and creditors seek full payment if nationalisation occurs, potentially leaving taxpayers with a multi-billion-pound bill.
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and targeting its AI hardware program. Analyst Shruti Mishra suggests the lawsuit aims to disrupt OpenAI's hardware device launch, with a preliminary injunction potentially delaying its market entry.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, as part of an "one in one out" asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
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.
A California judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Defense from enforcing a lobbying ban on Alibaba, allowing the company to communicate with the Pentagon while its constitutional challenge to the restriction is considered.
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.
A high court judge rejected Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal claim to be told the names of their female accusers in a UK case, citing their "notorious" status and the risk of public identification on social media.
