A divided Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Thursday that Ohio's law requiring parental consent for social media use by children under 16 must be restored. The decision overturns a previous block on the law, which tech groups argued was unconstitutional.
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.
Messaging app Telegram has filed a lawsuit in New Delhi, challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked its platform to prevent exam fraud. Telegram argues the ban is unconstitutional and a disproportionate restriction on free speech for its 150 million Indian users.
Hong Kong's top court rejected a challenge to a law banning public advocacy for election boycotts or invalid ballots, deeming the restriction a "modest" interference necessary for safeguarding electoral participation and confidence.
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.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria shoved interim champion Justin Gaethje during a final news conference in Washington, DC, ahead of their headlining bout. A federal judge also ruled against a lawsuit seeking to halt the event, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," which is scheduled to take place on President Trump's 80th birthday.
US tech firm Palantir lost a legal challenge against Swiss magazine Republik, failing to force the publication of its responses to articles about its rejected services. The court ruled Palantir must pay 95% of court costs and legal expenses.
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.
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 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.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended Russia's membership with immediate effect following a legal challenge by Ukraine. FIDE cited Russia's failure to comply with a tribunal order to relinquish control of chess bodies in occupied Ukrainian regions.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended Russia's membership after it failed to comply with a ruling to relinquish control of chess bodies in Ukrainian regions. Russian adult players can compete under a neutral flag, while juniors can play under the Russian flag.
BJP candidates Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Madhya Pradesh after Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected. The Congress is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Alabama is making a last-minute legal push to execute Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas on Thursday, despite a federal judge ruling the method unconstitutional. The state is appealing to the Supreme Court, while Lee's lawyers argue the method is flawed and the jury recommended life imprisonment.
A planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th anniversary, involving President Trump, has incurred over $60 million and significant federal agency involvement. A lawsuit by Virginia residents seeks to halt the event, calling it a 'corrupt use of our most sacred national monuments for private gain,' while the National Park Service defends the preparations.
The Conservative Party proposes to repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), citing its inefficacy and claims it promotes inequality by favoring certain groups over others. The move contrasts with Labour's focus on increasing working-class representation in the civil service and differs from Reform UK's push to scrap the Equality Act entirely.
Showtime has filed a counterclaim against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in his $340 million lawsuit, accusing him of mishandling money from his past fights. The network claims Mayweather Promotions was responsible for fighter payments, not Showtime, and seeks reimbursement for legal costs.
British MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI in the UK High Court, alleging its Grok chatbot generated fake sexualised images of her. The case tests AI company accountability for system design, not just user actions, amid global deepfake concerns.
A committee opposes a cable car project in Trieste, citing conflicting court rulings on resident appeals. While a TAR Lazio ruling didn't halt funding, it returned decisions to the municipality, leaving the project's future and costs uncertain.
The family of Michaela Hall, murdered in 2021, is suing Devon and Cornwall police and the Probation Service for human rights violations. They allege failures in risk assessment and response to domestic abuse calls contributed to her death.
Michaela Hall's family is suing Devon and Cornwall police and the Probation Service, alleging failures that contributed to her 2021 murder by her partner. The legal challenge claims violations of the Human Rights Act, citing a "medium risk" assessment despite prior assaults and intelligence about domestic abuse.
A new French migrant detention centre, funded in part by the UK, faces a legal challenge that could delay its opening and impact a £660m deal to tackle illegal Channel crossings.
