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New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests
BBC News – World · Europe
The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
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'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
BBC News – World · Europe
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
Geopolitics
Indian-origin man charged in Singapore for driving car with children on rear boot
Times of India – World · India
A man of Indian origin faces charges in Singapore. He allegedly drove a luxury car with his two young children sitting on the rear boot. This dangerous act put…
Geopolitics
Super Micro shareholders sue company's CEO and CFO along with co-founders
Times of India – World · India
Super Micro Computer shareholders are suing the tech firm for securities fraud, alleging it concealed its reliance on Chinese sales that violated US export law…
Geopolitics
U.S. appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond
The Hindu – World · India
Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border cros…
Geopolitics
In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
London's Met Police had eased arrests following the High Court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Geopolitics
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
The Guardian – World · Europe
Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concernsThe board of the UK’s leading AI research institute has …
Geopolitics
Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
The Guardian – World · Europe
Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
Tech & Startups
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations
Wired · Global
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
Geopolitics
Contractor failed to supervise smoking workers, resident says in Tai Po fire hearing
South China Morning Post – World · China
A public evidential hearing by an independent committee into a fire that killed 168 people at a Hong Kong estate has entered its fourth day, with more resident…
Geopolitics
US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A Los Angeles jury has found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable for $6 million in a landmark social media addiction case.
Geopolitics
DOJ settles with ex-Trump adviser Flynn for US$1.2 million over ‘historic injustice’
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US Justice Department has settled for roughly US$1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump w…
Geopolitics
Innuendo and implication: just a joke or risk of defamation in Hong Kong?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Picture this – you’re having a few pints with your mates down at the pub during an open-mic comedy night. The aspiring comedian then, without much tact, mildly…
Geopolitics
France: Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan gets 18 years for rape
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A Paris court has sentenced in absentia Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan for the rape of three women between 2009 and 2016. The verdict marks one of the most high…
Geopolitics
Canada’s Supreme Court Hears Case on Ability to Suspend Constitutional Rights
The New York Times – World · US
Quebec’s ban on religious symbols — and a measure that suspends constitutional rights — are being tested in a case with far-reaching repercussions.
Geopolitics
'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular
Times of India – World · India
Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre's order for schools to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram' in the Suprem…
Geopolitics
Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha
Times of India – World · India
The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who voiced concerns…
Geopolitics
Financial burden no excuse to deny fair dues for land buys: SC
Times of India – World · India
The Supreme Court ruled that financial burden cannot deny fair compensation for land acquisition, upholding the principle that fiscal implications don't overri…
Geopolitics
UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bid to stall extradition
Times of India – World · India
A UK court has dismissed fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition order, bringing him closer to facing charges in India for a Rs 6,500 …
Geopolitics
French court finds Swiss Islamic scholar Ramadan guilty of rape
South China Morning Post – World · China
Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in prison by a Paris criminal court for the rape of three women. The verdict marks t…
Geopolitics
US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case
Geopolitics
Judge orders Trump officials to return Daca recipient deported to Mexico
The Guardian – World · Europe
Removal of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez after arrest during green-card appointment decried as ‘flagrant violation’ of legal rightsA federal judge ordered the …
Tech & Startups
Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in landmark social media addiction trial
TechCrunch · US
The jury says Meta and YouTube will have to pay $3 million in damages.
Geopolitics
Jury finds Meta and Google liable for US$3 million damages in social media addiction trial
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for US$3 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit. The outcome …
Geopolitics
Palestine Action hunger strikers to sue prisons over alleged mistreatment
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.
Geopolitics
Meta, YouTube found liable in US social media addiction case
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A California jury has declared that social media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for harming a young woman by designing their platforms to be addictive. Th…
Geopolitics
Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to …
Geopolitics
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
BBC News – World · Europe
The verdict marks the end of a five-week trial on the addictive nature of social media platforms.
Geopolitics
Jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial
The Hindu – World · India
Large technology companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety
Tech & Startups
Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down
TechCrunch · US
Investors like Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Elad Gil can't get enough of AI legal tech startup Harvey.
Geopolitics
Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A California judge says US DoD may be 'attempting to cripple Anthropic' for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
Geopolitics
'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC
BBC News – World · Europe
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
Geopolitics
CityU professor gets 4½ months in prison for offering HK$1,000 bribe to agent
South China Morning Post – World · China
A City University (CityU) professor has been sentenced to 4½ months in prison for offering a HK$1,000 (US$128) bribe to a Hong Kong property agent, after a mag…
Geopolitics
Epstein accountant and lawyer say federal agents never questioned them
The Guardian – World · Europe
In House depositions, disgraced financier’s associates say they were not contacted after his 2008 plea dealSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailJef…
Geopolitics
Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say
The Guardian – World · Europe
The woman was arrested at routine ICE check-in and separated from two children, aged 18 months and fourSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter…
Geopolitics
Estate of Mike Lynch ordered to pay £920m to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ruling linked to takeover of Autonomy in 2011 comes two years after tech tycoon died in superyacht disasterThe estate of the late British tech tycoon Mike Lync…
Geopolitics
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
BBC News – World · Europe
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.
Geopolitics
'Historic step': After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
Times of India – World · India
Gujarat has passed its Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026. This makes it the second Indian state to adopt a unified law for marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Unio…
Geopolitics
Ex-underworld don Muthappa Rai’s son denies performing Lamborghini stunt in Bengaluru
Times of India – World · India
Ricky Rai, son of former underworld don Muthappa Rai, claims a Lamborghini incident near Anil Kumble Circle was a brake-related skid, not a stunt. His counsel …
Geopolitics
South Korean ‘sugar cane killer’ extradited from Philippines over drug empire
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Philippine prison was supposed to contain Park Wang-yeol. Instead, according to South Korean investigators, it became his office from which an alleged drug t…
Geopolitics
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
BBC News – World · Europe
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Geopolitics
'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC
BBC News – World · Europe
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.
Geopolitics
'Available for adoption': Rs 2.6L newborn 'sale' bid lands Noida hospital in trouble
Times of India – World · India
- Ayantika Pal is a correspondent for The Times of India NCR bureau, based in Noida and Ghaziabad. - She covers health, education, startups, and social welfa…
Geopolitics
Malaysian father of 7 in fear as loan sharks threaten family over ex-wife’s debt
South China Morning Post – World · China
A father of seven is in jitters as loans taken from illegal moneylenders in Malaysia by his ex-wife led to loan sharks knowing details of his entire family. “W…
Geopolitics
US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.
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