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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.

UK actor Noel Clarke loses libel lawsuit over sexual misconduct accusations

FILE PHOTO: Actor Noel Clarke poses for photographers at the British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party at Kensington Palace in London, Britain February 11, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Actor Noel Clarke poses for photographers at the British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party at Kensington Palace in London, Britain February 11, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo

UK soccer club owner Marinakis' libel lawsuit against Greek rival can continue, British court rules

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Aston Villa v Olympiacos - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 2, 2024  Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Aston Villa v Olympiacos - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 2, 2024  Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni sues New York Times over Blake Lively story

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us

Ministers to send letters of demand to Bloomberg, other media outlets over ‘libellous’ statements

Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng will be issuing letters of demand in relation to a Dec 12 Bloomberg article.
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng will be issuing letters of demand in relation to a Dec 12 Bloomberg article.

Forest owner Marinakis accused of match-fixing in Greece as rival fights his UK lawsuit

Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns Nottingham Forest, celebrating after their Europa League match against Aston Villa.
Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns Nottingham Forest, celebrating after their Europa League match against Aston Villa.

Prince Harry withdraws libel claim against British tabloid

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a panel held during Project Healthy Minds' second annual World Mental Health Day Festival and The Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit: Mental Wellness in the Digital Age in New York City, U.S., October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a panel held during Project Healthy Minds' second annual World Mental Health Day Festival and The Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit: Mental Wellness in the Digital Age in New York City, U.S., October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Prince Harry withdraws libel claim against British tabloid

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a panel held during Project Healthy Minds' second annual World Mental Health Day Festival and The Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit: Mental Wellness in the Digital Age in New York City, U.S., October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a panel held during Project Healthy Minds' second annual World Mental Health Day Festival and The Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit: Mental Wellness in the Digital Age in New York City, U.S., October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Senegal court further stymies opposition leader Sonko's presidential hopes

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was arrested on sexual assault accusations and released on bail under judicial supervision, speaks during a news conference in Dakar, Senegal March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Cooper Inveen/File Photo
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was arrested on sexual assault accusations and released on bail under judicial supervision, speaks during a news conference in Dakar, Senegal March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Cooper Inveen/File Photo

Senegal court orders opposition leader Sonko to be reinstated on electoral list

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko greets his supporters as he arrives to attend the protest to demand the release of alleged political prisoners ahead of his court appearance on Thursday on libel charges, in Dakar, Senegal March 14, 2023. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko greets his supporters as he arrives to attend the protest to demand the release of alleged political prisoners ahead of his court appearance on Thursday on libel charges, in Dakar, Senegal March 14, 2023. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo

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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.