The creator of the popular video game Fortnite has emerged victorious in a US court battle against Google, as a jury concluded that the search giant had engaged in illegal monopolistic practices.
Prince Harry has suffered a setback in his libel case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) as a judge ruled against his attempt to have part of the Mail on Sunday publisher's defence dismissed. The Duke of Sussex is suing ANL over a 2022 article related to a dispute over his UK security arrangements. The prince claims that the article falsely implied he had lied and attempted to manipulate public opinion.
A significant donor to the University of Pennsylvania, Ross Stevens, has revoked a $100 million grant following the controversial testimony of the school's president, Elizabeth Magill, in Congress. Stevens expressed dismay over Magill's evasive response regarding the punishment for students advocating the genocide of Jews.
Sir James Dyson's libel claim against the Daily Mirror's publisher, Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), has been dismissed by Mr. Justice Jay. The legal action stemmed from an article published in January 2022, which Dyson deemed a personal attack on his lifetime achievements. In the two-day trial, Justin Rushbrooke KC, representing Sir James, argued that the article constituted an unjustified slur on his reputation, both personally and professionally. The piece, written by Brian Reade, referred to Dyson as the "vacuum-cleaner tycoon" who championed Vote Leave and later relocated his global head office to Singapore. The court, however, sided with MGN, asserting that Sir James failed to demonstrate financial loss or harm to his philanthropic work.
In the world of radio, it's not uncommon for hosts to come and go, bringing their unique style and personality to the airwaves. However, when a beloved radio host steps down from their throne, it can leave a void that is not easily filled. Such is the case with Vernon Kay's recent takeover of Ken Bruce's radio crown.
protecting champion Iga Swiatek maintained her dominance over American teen Coco Gauff to install a French Open semi-final in opposition to Brazilian 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.