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British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Robbie Williams sued over 'Angels' songwriting credits

Songwriter Guy Chambers takes Robbie Williams to the High Court in a legal dispute over royalties from the iconic hit 'Angels'. The case centres on authorship credits and millions in potential lost earnings.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Apollonia Sues Prince's Estate Over Purple Rain Royalties

Apollonia Kotero, famed for her role in 'Purple Rain', launches a landmark lawsuit against Prince's estate, alleging unpaid royalties and unauthorised use of her likeness, in a dramatic new chapter for the iconic film's legacy.

Goldbridge Blasts Neville's The Overlap in YouTube Rights Row

YouTube sensation Mark Goldbridge has launched a scathing attack on Gary Neville's football show, The Overlap, accusing it of hypocrisy over the use of Premier League match footage. The viral rant exposes the bitter battle for digital dominance in footbal

Malaysia U-turns on mandatory prayer punishment

The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.

Drake sued by Universal Music over 'Not Like Us'

Global superstar Drake is embroiled in a lawsuit with Universal Music Group over his track 'Not Like Us', raising questions about copyright and artistic freedom in the music industry.

Court rejects 'Baby Shark' plagiarism claim

A South Korean court has ruled against a US composer who claimed the viral hit 'Baby Shark' plagiarised his work, ending a high-profile legal battle over the catchy children's tune.

Australian creatives fight AI content theft

Leading arts and media organisations in Australia are calling on the Labour government to take decisive action against the unauthorised use of Australian creative works to train AI models.

Astronomer sues Coldplay over copyright claim

A renowned astronomer has filed a lawsuit against Coldplay, claiming the band copied his work in their hit song 'Viva La Vida'. The legal battle unfolds in New York.

Coldplay apologises over astronomy photo controversy

Coldplay stars Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland have issued a public statement following backlash over an astronomy photographer's claims of unauthorised use of his work. The band addressed the controversy, emphasising their respect for artists' rights.

WeTransfer uses user content for AI training

Popular file-sharing service WeTransfer faces backlash after admitting it uses user-uploaded content to train its AI models, raising privacy and copyright concerns.

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