Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
While the New Mexico jury's landmark decision to hold Meta liable could be a bellwether, the penalty is only a fraction of what prosecutors sought.
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Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
While the New Mexico jury's landmark decision to hold Meta liable could be a bellwether, the penalty is only a fraction of what prosecutors sought.
The Guardian – World · Europe
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Times of India – World · India
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The Hindu – World · India
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Wired · Global
During a hearing Tuesday, a district court judge questioned the Department of Defense’s motivations for labeling the Claude AI developer a supply-chain risk.
TechCrunch · US
The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young people.
South China Morning Post – World · China
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other da…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama, alleging damages have “escalated bey…
The Guardian – World · Europe
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against usersA New Mexico jury on Tuesday ordered Meta to p…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Investigation concludes actor will not face criminal charges, with Ritchson also declining to pursue a potential charge against his neighborThe Reacher star Al…
The Guardian – World · Europe
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Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
Bengal a case apart, P 10
Times of India – World · India
The Supreme Court ruled that only individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism can be members of Scheduled Castes. Conversion to any other religion re…
The Hindu – World · India
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more tha…
The Hindu – World · India
Jair Bolsonaro will wear an ankle monitor and is not allowed to use cellphones, the judge ruled; local police will surveil his house in a gated community, wher…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal …
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to rule in favour of President Donald Trump’s administration in its defence of the government’s authority to t…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former Brazil president, serving 27 years over attempted coup, given initial 90-day period that could be extendedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get …
South China Morning Post – World · China
French financial prosecutors said on Tuesday that searches were carried out at several locations, including the Paris arm of Swiss private bank Edmond de Roths…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro received permission on Tuesday from a top Brazilian justice to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home i…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Anthropic accuses Pentagon of unlawful retaliation over its refusal to loosen AI safety restrictions for military use.
The Guardian – World · Europe
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The Guardian – World · Europe
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South China Morning Post – World · China
Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced the release of a US national on Tuesday who had been detained for more than a year, after a letter from his family r…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The founder of an independent bookstore in Hong Kong and three staff have been arrested for selling a biography of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee‑ying and ot…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities will be able to demand external technicians or any “specified person” decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations …
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
World Cup tickets are reaching eye-watering prices, with one seat resold for over €163,000. Fans are asking the EU to step in.
The Guardian – World · Europe
The rapper discussed his 2024 sexual assault lawsuit and the Kendrick-Drake beef in a new GQ cover storyJay-Z has spoken out about his recent sexual assault la…
Times of India – World · India
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South China Morning Post – World · China
A senior Chinese financial regulator and former graft fighter has been placed under investigation for corruption, officials announced on Tuesday, marking one o…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Swedish businessman convicted of raping his domestic helper has failed to clear his name and has been sent back to prison after a Hong Kong court dismissed h…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Euroconsumers and FSE file a lawsuit with the European Commission against the sport body over World Cup ticket prices.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The actor faces allegations of sexual misconduct by at least 60 women, all of which he denies.
BBC News – World · Europe
Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The new provisions allow police to seize items with 'seditious intention', bypassing judicial authorisations.
Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
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South China Morning Post – World · China
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The Guardian – World · Europe
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Times of India – World · India
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South China Morning Post – World · China
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South China Morning Post – World · China
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