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Defamation

Trump refiles $19b defamation lawsuit against New York Times

US President Donald Trump's lawsuit named The New York Times, three of its reporters and the publisher Penguin Random House as defendants.
US President Donald Trump's lawsuit named The New York Times, three of its reporters and the publisher Penguin Random House as defendants.

Bicycle parts firm loses defamation suit against influencer over scrapped product review

Facade of State Courts taken May 9, 2024. use for State Courts stories, court, crime.
Facade of State Courts taken May 9, 2024. use for State Courts stories, court, crime.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 20, 2025

A Russian MIG-31 fighter jet flying above the Baltic sea after violating Estonian air space on Sept 19.
A Russian MIG-31 fighter jet flying above the Baltic sea after violating Estonian air space on Sept 19.

France’s Macron, wife to present ‘scientific’ evidence in lawsuit against US influencer

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron attend a ceremony during their visit to The British Museum in London on July 9, 2025, during the second day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron attend a ceremony during their visit to The British Museum in London on July 9, 2025, during the second day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)

Judge throws out Trump’s $19b lawsuit against New York Times, citing improper content

US President Donald Trump threatened last week to sue The New York Times for its reporting related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing given to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
US President Donald Trump threatened last week to sue The New York Times for its reporting related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing given to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

NYT chief executive warns Trump is deploying ‘anti-press playbook', FT says

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Is it a crime to insult virtual idols? South Korean court says yes

Plave is among the many K-pop groups that uses avatars to represent actual artistes.
Plave is among the many K-pop groups that uses avatars to represent actual artistes.

Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng resolves differences with ex-SDP chairman after latter retracts comments

Former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng and the former Singapore Democratic Party chairman Mohamed Jufrie Mahmood said they have resolved their differences amicably.
Former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng and the former Singapore Democratic Party chairman Mohamed Jufrie Mahmood said they have resolved their differences amicably.

Trump says Wall Street Journal, Murdoch want to settle defamation lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: Rupert Murdoch looks on, at the White House, in Washington, U.S. February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rupert Murdoch looks on, at the White House, in Washington, U.S. February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Trump asks for swift deposition of Murdoch in Epstein defamation case

Rupert Murdoch attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
Rupert Murdoch attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

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