TikTok to Pay $400m in Largest Child Privacy Settlement
TikTok has agreed to pay $400m to the US to end a lawsuit alleging its platform violated children's privacy, marking one of the largest ever settlements over the issue.
Policy & Law
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline explosions
German prosecutors say a Ukrainian national, Vladimir Z., was arrested in Croatia over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is suspected of jointly causing the blasts.
Tupac Murder Trial: ‘All Hell Broke Loose’ Night Rapper Shot, Witness Says
In the opening day of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, prosecutors painted former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis as someone seeking revenge before masterminding the drive-by shooting that killed the iconic rapper, according to the BBC.
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.
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.
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal court to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot dead on Dec. 4, 2024, outside a New York Hilton Hotel.
Ontario Free to Remove Toronto Bike Lanes After Top Court Ruling
The Ontario government is now free to remove Toronto’s bike lanes after the region’s top court ruled in favor of the province on Friday, overturning a lower court’s decision that had deemed removal unconstitutional.
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.
Texts Reveal 14-Year-Old Allegedly Murdered by Singer D4vd Had Pregnancy and Abortion
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old he is accused of murdering, reveal she had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death, according to the BBC.
ICC Prosecutor Removed Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct, according to BBC.
South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
A South African court has ruled in favor of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary inquiry into the 'Farmgate' scandal, according to BBC. The court granted an interim interdict preventing the impeachment committee from proceeding with public hearings.
Justin Baldoni on ‘Injustice and Pain’ in Blake Lively Lawsuit
Justin Baldoni has made his first public statement on the legal dispute with Blake Lively, describing the experience as one of 'injustice and pain.' The couple settled their lawsuit on 4 May.
Justin Baldoni Describes Painful Legal Saga With Blake Lively
Actor Justin Baldoni has spoken out about the trauma and pain experienced by his family during a year-long legal battle with co-star Blake Lively, according to the BBC.
New Footage Shown at Kirk Hearing Shows Man on Rooftop
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage shown at a Kirk hearing that they say shows the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk running across a rooftop after last year's fatal shooting, according to the BBC.
Charlie Kirk’s Family Attend Hearing for Suspect Charged in Murder
The family of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face with his alleged killer on Monday as prosecutors presented evidence in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, 23, during a preliminary hearing. Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on 10 September 2025 while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University.