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Morocco takes Pegasus defamation case to Germany’s highest court

Morocco is pursuing a legal battle against German media outlets over allegations linked to the Pegasus spyware controversy, with the case now reaching Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) in Karlsruhe. The court will hear arguments on November 11, marking a significant legal test......

High Court rules against Noel Clarke in libel case over Guardian misconduct reports

A High Court judge has dismissed Noel Clarke’s libel claim against the Guardian’s publisher, ruling that the newspaper’s 2021 reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct by the actor and filmmaker was both substantially true and published in the public interest. Verdict upholds public......

Marrakech mayor El Mansouri denies allegations over family land sales

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Planning and Mayor of Marrakech, has firmly rejected allegations regarding the sale of her family’s land near Marrakech, calling them unfounded and defamatory. The allegations, widely circulated on social media, claimed that her family......

Prominent US Academic Detained on Thai Royal Insult Charge

A distinguished academic from the United States, Paul Chambers, is currently in pre-trial detention in Thailand after being charged with insulting the Thai monarchy. Chambers, who has taught Southeast Asian politics in Thailand for over a decade, denies the accusation, according to his lawyer, Wannaphat......

Steve Bannon denies Nazi salute allegations, calls gesture a simple wave

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for Donald Trump, has strongly denied accusations that he made a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering in Maryland. The incident took place during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Bannon raised his right arm with his......

Elon Musk responds to allegations of ‘Nazi salute’ at inauguration

Billionaire Elon Musk has dismissed accusations that he performed a Nazi salute during a speech at a political inauguration. Musk, who has often voiced support for former US President Donald Trump, addressed the controversy following widespread reactions to his gesture at the Capital One Arena in Washington,......

French retailer withdraws defamation case against Moroccan boycott activist

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......

ADL faces criticism for defending Elon Musk's gesture

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced backlash after defending Elon Musk, who made a controversial raised-arm gesture during an event celebrating Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The ADL dismissed the act as a "moment of enthusiasm" but faced scrutiny for its response, with......

Musk faces allegations over controversial gesture at Trump inauguration celebration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy after making consecutive hand gestures during a speech celebrating Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The gestures, perceived by some as resembling a Nazi salute, have fueled widespread debate online. During......