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Family feuds

Britain’s Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family after six-year rift

Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan appearing together at a charity event in Nottingham, Britain, on Oct 15 - their first public appearance since returning to Britain from the US in August 2026.
Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan appearing together at a charity event in Nottingham, Britain, on Oct 15 - their first public appearance since returning to Britain from the US in August 2026.

Anita Mui’s brother holds roadside memorial for mother after being excluded from funeral

Anita Mui’s mother, Tam Mei Kam (right), had reportedly not want to see her son, Peter Mui Kai Ming (left), which was why he was kept unaware of the funeral arrangements.
Anita Mui’s mother, Tam Mei Kam (right), had reportedly not want to see her son, Peter Mui Kai Ming (left), which was why he was kept unaware of the funeral arrangements.

Man who staged own kidnapping for ransom in Malaysia gets 5 months’ jail

A man allegedly staged his own kidnapping by loan sharks in Malaysia and claimed his life was in danger in an attempt to extort RM30,000 (S$9,500) in ransom from his family.
A man allegedly staged his own kidnapping by loan sharks in Malaysia and claimed his life was in danger in an attempt to extort RM30,000 (S$9,500) in ransom from his family.

Brother v brother: Youngest sibling wins suit against eldest over mum’s estate

The judge also concluded that the defendants had fabricated the story of how they purportedly raised the money to buy the house.
The judge also concluded that the defendants had fabricated the story of how they purportedly raised the money to buy the house.

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

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