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08/02/2025

Meta Defends $725 Million Privacy Settlement in U.S. Appeals Court

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Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, urged a U.S. appeals court on Friday to uphold a $725 million class-action settlement, which seeks to resolve allegations that the company improperly shared user data without consent.

08/02/2025

Dubai: Driver Jailed, Deported for Assaulting Passenger

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A Dubai Criminal Court has sentenced a Pakistani driver to one year in prison, followed by deportation, after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female passenger.

08/02/2025

U.S. Consumers Sue to Block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 Billion U.S. Steel Takeover

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A group of U.S. consumers has filed a lawsuit against Nippon Steel, seeking to block its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.

08/02/2025

Coinbase to Face Customer Lawsuit Over Alleged Unregistered Securities Sales

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A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., must face a lawsuit from customers who claim the platform illegally sold securities without proper registration.

08/02/2025

Motorola Denied Appeal in UK Emergency Services Network Case

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Motorola Solutions has been denied permission to appeal a UK court ruling concerning the emergency services network (ESN) contract, a critical communications system used by police, fire, and ambulance services across the country.

07/02/2025

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07/02/2025

Dubai Approves Child Protection Protocol to Strengthen Welfare System

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Dubai has taken a major step toward child welfare enhancement by approving the Dubai Child Protection Protocol, a multi-stage framework designed to provide comprehensive support from birth to youth.

07/02/2025

Legal Aid Crisis: Woman Denied Divorce Representation by 116 Lawyers

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A woman from the Highlands, who was a victim of domestic abuse, faced overwhelming obstacles in securing legal aid for her divorce, despite contacting over 116 law firms.

07/02/2025

Global AI Power Struggle Unfolds at Paris Summit

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Paris is set to become the epicenter of a global debate on artificial intelligence as world leaders, top tech executives, and academics from 80 countries convene for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the historic Grand Palais.

07/02/2025

Deaf Student Wins Legal Battle for BSL Interpreter in School

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A 16-year-old student from Glenrothes, Niamdh Braid, has successfully challenged Fife Council in a legal battle to secure a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for her education.

06/02/2025

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06/02/2025

Strict Penalties for Misuse of Dubai Government Logos

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Any misuse, distortion, or actions that devalue the logos, as well as usage in activities that conflict with Dubai’s values or public order, are also banned. Violators face penalties of up to five years in prison and fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh500,000.

06/02/2025

Indian Media Groups Join Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

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The Delhi High Court will begin hearings on February 21 in a copyright infringement case filed by ANI against OpenAI.

06/02/2025

OpenAI Eliminates Sign-Up Requirement for ChatGPT Search

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OpenAI has announced that users can now access ChatGPT Search without signing in or creating an account. The update, shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter), aims to make the AI-powered search engine more accessible to all.

06/02/2025

Ofcom Ends Investigation into Underage Access on OnlyFans

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Ofcom, the UK's media regulator, has closed its investigation into whether OnlyFans effectively prevents under-18s from accessing explicit content. Launched in May 2024, the probe focused on the platform's age verification measures.

06/02/2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

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A federal judge has blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman of Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, preventing the policy from taking effect as scheduled on February 19.

05/02/2025

All 67 Victims Recovered from D.C. Plane Crash as Investigation Proceeds

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Authorities have confirmed that the remains of all 67 victims from the tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C., have been recovered, marking a significant step in the ongoing investigation.

05/02/2025

Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Removes Ban on Weapon Development

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Google has quietly revised its artificial intelligence (AI) principles, removing its previous pledge against developing AI for weaponry.