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Booking.com Hit with Record €413 Million Fine in Spain: Reshaping the Online Travel Landscape

In a seismic shift for the travel industry, Spain's competition watchdog has imposed a staggering €413 million fine on Booking.com, the dominant online travel agency. This unprecedented penalty, the largest ever issued by the Spanish regulator, addresses what authorities describe as a clear......

Brazilian Supreme Court May Suspend X Operations in New Legal Dispute

In a significant escalation of an ongoing legal dispute, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice has threatened to shut down the local operations of X, formerly known as Twitter, unless its billionaire owner Elon Musk appoints a legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours. The order from Justice Alexandre......

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is currently under formal investigation in France as Paris prosecutors delve into alleged organized crime activities linked to the messaging app. The French authorities have placed Durov, who holds both Russian and French citizenship, under judicial supervision. As part of......

Sweden to Prosecute Men Over 2023 Quran Burnings

Swedish authorities are set to prosecute two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, for their involvement in multiple Quran burnings during protests last year. These actions, which sparked significant backlash from Muslim-majority countries, led to widespread condemnation and strained diplomatic relations. The......

Tragedy at Sea: Italian Prosecutors Investigate Additional Crew Members in Yacht Sinking

Italian prosecutors have expanded their investigation into the tragic sinking of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht, Bayesian, which resulted in the loss of seven lives. The investigation now includes two additional crew members—engineer Tim Parker Eaton and sailor Matthew Griffith—alongside......

Telegram Faces Criticism Over Handling of Child Exploitation Content

Before Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the messaging app had been criticized for its lack of response to child safety advocates. Advocacy groups such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and the Internet Watch......

UAE Urges France to Provide Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on France to extend all consular services to Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, who is also an Emirati citizen. This request follows Durov's recent detention in France and the extension of his initial detention period. Durov, a 39-year-old Russian-born......

Special Counsel Seeks Appeals Court Intervention in Trump Classified Documents Case

Special counsel Jack Smith has urged an appeals court to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, challenging recent claims that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.  In a brief filed with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,......

Superyacht Tragedy: Italian Prosecutors Probe Captain in Fatal Sicily Sinking

The sinking of a luxury superyacht off the coast of Sicily has taken a new turn as Italian prosecutors launch an investigation into the vessel's captain. The incident, which claimed seven lives including that of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, has raised questions about maritime......

Fashion Feuds Escalate: Shein Launches Legal Battle Against Temu Over Alleged Design Theft

In a dramatic turn of events that's shaking up the fast-fashion world, Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Shein has filed a lawsuit against its rival Temu, accusing the latter of widespread intellectual property infringement and fraudulent practices. The legal action, initiated in a federal court in......

Italian authorities initiate a manslaughter probe into the sinking of a superyacht

Authorities in Italy have launched a manslaughter investigation into the sinking of a British-flagged superyacht that claimed the lives of seven people, including prominent British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. This investigation comes as prosecutors seek to determine the......

ICC Prosecutor Urges Swift Action on Arrest Warrant Requests for Israeli and Hamas Officials

In a significant development at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has called for an urgent ruling on his request for arrest warrants against high-profile figures involved in the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move underscores the escalating legal scrutiny surrounding the......

NY State Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Donald Trump’s $500 Million Civil Fraud Judgment

New York state lawyers urged an appeals court late Wednesday to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment, arguing that there is “overwhelming evidence” supporting the judge’s finding that the former president lied for years about his wealth while building......