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Trump and Harvard settle defamation lawsuit

Donald Trump and Harvard University have settled their high-profile defamation case, avoiding a courtroom showdown over claims the former president damaged the institution's reputation.

NYC agrees $28.7m settlement with George Floyd protesters

New York City agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement with hundreds of protesters over alleged police brutality and wrongful arrests during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, marking a significant moment for police accountability.

British woman swept to death by wave in Tenerife

A 23-year-old British woman has died after being swept out to sea by a freak wave while on holiday with her family in Tenerife. The tragic incident occurred at Playa de las Américas.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Presley Family Feud Ends: Secret Settlement Reached

In a stunning legal twist, Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issue a joint statement, confirming their bitter court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's multi-million dollar trust and Graceland inheritance has finally reached a secret settlemen

Anthropic Settles AI Book Training Lawsuit

AI firm Anthropic reaches a confidential settlement with the Authors Guild in a pivotal US lawsuit over using copyrighted books to train its AI models, setting a new industry precedent.

UK Expats in Portugal Face Post-Brexit Residency Crisis

Exclusive: British expats in Portugal are struggling with post-Brexit residency rules, facing bureaucratic delays, language barriers, and potential loss of rights, with many feeling abandoned by the UK government.

Russian oligarch faces £10BN divorce claim from ex-wife

Natalia Potanina launches unprecedented lawsuit in London against ex-husband Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs, demanding a 50% share of his colossal fortune in one of the largest divorce claims in legal history.

Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case

A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Finalise Divorce

Britney Spears and model-actor Sam Asghari have officially finalised their divorce, reaching a private settlement. All details on the spousal support, property division, and their split after 14 months of marriage.

Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast

Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.

Poppi Faces £3.5M Lawsuit Over Gut Health Claims

Popular fizzy drink brand Poppi is embroiled in a major class action lawsuit, with a proposed $3.5 million settlement over allegations it misled consumers about its gut health benefits. Discover if you're eligible for a payout.

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