German court rules Birkenstock sandals are not art
A German federal court has rejected Birkenstock’s claim that its iconic sandals qualify as works of art, dealing a blow to the company’s bid to secure copyright protection for its … Read More
New 999 domestic abuse pilot follows double murder
A groundbreaking initiative, known as “Raneem’s Law,” is set to place independent domestic abuse specialists within the 999 control rooms of five police forces across England. The pilot scheme, announced … Read More
TikTok restructures trust and safety team, initiates global layoffs
TikTok is undergoing a significant restructuring of its trust and safety division, resulting in layoffs across its global workforce, according to multiple sources. This move comes as the popular short-video … Read More
Lloyds sets aside £1.2 billion for car finance mis-selling scandal
Lloyds Banking Group has significantly increased the funds it is setting aside to cover potential compensation claims related to the car finance mis-selling scandal. The bank announced that it would … Read More
US woman sues fertility clinic after IVF mix up leads to wrong baby
A woman from Georgia, USA, is taking legal action against an IVF clinic after discovering that the baby she carried and gave birth to was not biologically hers. The mix-up, … Read More
Egypt unearths Pharaoh Thutmose II’s Tomb, a century milestone
In a landmark archaeological discovery, Egypt has announced the finding of the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, the first such royal tomb unearthed in over a century. This momentous occasion … Read More
Hamilton and Leclerc ignite Ferrari’s 2025 hopes with first SF-25 laps
The sound of a Ferrari engine resonated throughout the Fiorano test track as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc took the much-anticipated SF-25 for its first laps, signifying a crucial moment … Read More
Amazon to discontinue Chime Communications service next year
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced it will be ending support for its communication service, Amazon Chime, in 2026. This decision signals a shift in Amazon’s focus within the competitive … Read More
Berlin Filmfest competition entry “Yunan” draws from director’s Syrian exile experience
The Berlin International Film Festival is presenting a poignant story of exile and yearning in Ameer Fakher Eldin’s “Yunan,” a film that draws heavily from the director’s own experiences with … Read More
Taylor Swift reigns supreme: Crowned recording artist of the year for a record fifth time
Taylor Swift has cemented her status as a music industry titan, claiming the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Songwriter and Recording Artist of … Read More