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Family feuds

Mango father-son rift over inheritance cited in heir bail order

Mr Jonathan Andic being escorted to court in Martorell, near Barcelona, after his arrest on May 19. He was on a hike with his father, when the older Andic fell over 100m off a cliff.
Mr Jonathan Andic being escorted to court in Martorell, near Barcelona, after his arrest on May 19. He was on a hike with his father, when the older Andic fell over 100m off a cliff.

The ‘surname ceiling’ holding back family companies

 The reality is that families are as mixed, and as mixed up, as owners of other companies — and sometimes more so.
 The reality is that families are as mixed, and as mixed up, as owners of other companies — and sometimes more so.

Kyoto murder suspect says he killed adopted son after being told he is ‘not real father’: Sources

The police said they obtained information indicating the suspect (above) and victim had been on bad terms and believe their relationship may have contributed to the incident.
The police said they obtained information indicating the suspect (above) and victim had been on bad terms and believe their relationship may have contributed to the incident.

Man loses share of rent from Yishun coffee shop as sisters win appeal over late mum’s estate

Mr Tia Oon Lai, 70, had sought 50 per cent of the rent his mother collected from 1998 to 2018, which he claimed was about $7 million.
Mr Tia Oon Lai, 70, had sought 50 per cent of the rent his mother collected from 1998 to 2018, which he claimed was about $7 million.

Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham said she and husband David have always tried their best as parents.
Victoria Beckham said she and husband David have always tried their best as parents.

Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes

FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

The Beckhams are fighting. Here’s what’s going on

Brooklyn Beckham said that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn Beckham said that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz.

David Beckham says children are allowed to ‘make mistakes’, after son Brooklyn’s bombshell post

David Beckham's remarks came after Brooklyn said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.
David Beckham's remarks came after Brooklyn said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 9, 2025

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou giving a speech prior to the vote of confidence at the French National Assembly in Paris.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou giving a speech prior to the vote of confidence at the French National Assembly in Paris.

Real-life Succession ends: Lachlan Murdoch takes control of media empire and siblings take cash

Mr Rupert Murdoch (centre) flanked by his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) at St Bride's church in central London.
Mr Rupert Murdoch (centre) flanked by his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) at St Bride's church in central London.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.