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Sexual Assaults Happening Almost Every Day in Ceuta, Prosecutors Say

Sexual Assaults Happening Almost Every Day in Ceuta, Prosecutors Say

Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, have been recorded in Ceuta since the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave at the end of July, according to BBC. That number meant there was almost one case every day, Ceuta's chief prosecutor Silvia Rojas said.

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Amazon Allegedly Rigged $20bn Worth of Ad Prices, Lawsuit Claims

Amazon Allegedly Rigged $20bn Worth of Ad Prices, Lawsuit Claims

Amazon is accused of secretly overcharging more than a million advertising customers by manipulating online auctions to set higher ad prices, according to a lawsuit filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan group of 22 states.

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Judge Repeats Block on Trump’s Mail Voting Curbs

Judge Repeats Block on Trump’s Mail Voting Curbs

A U.S. District Court judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting, despite a recent procedural win at the Supreme Court. The ruling remains in effect as the legal battle continues ahead of the midterms.

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Prince Harry Others Face £34.5m Legal Bill in Privacy Case

Prince Harry Others Face £34.5m Legal Bill in Privacy Case

Prince Harry and six others could face a legal bill of up to £34.5 million in a privacy case against Associated Newspapers. The ruling allows the newspaper group to seek full costs, despite concerns about the amount being excessive.

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BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Children in Defamation Case

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Children in Defamation Case

The BBC is seeking to subpoena Donald Trump’s children and son-in-law to defend against the president’s defamation lawsuit over a documentary on the January 6 insurrection, according to court filings.

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Mangione Pleads Guilty: ‘I Shot Mr Thompson’

Mangione Pleads Guilty: ‘I Shot Mr Thompson’

Luigi Mangione admitted in a federal courtroom on Friday to shooting Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, and pleaded guilty to the crime. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

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Peruvian Cardinal Hails $150M Lead Poisoning Settlement

Peruvian Cardinal Hails $150M Lead Poisoning Settlement

Cardinal Pedro Barreto hailed a $150m out-of-court settlement for 1,373 Peruvians as a ‘historic milestone’ in their 19-year legal battle against a US-owned smelter, according to The Guardian.

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