Harry had presented the lawsuit as a moral crusade and a legal reckoning for Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. In the end, he joined hundreds of other claimants in agreeing to avoid a full trial.
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Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start
Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Tuesday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.
She Sued Over Transgender ‘Conversion Therapy,’ a First for China
Ling’er won a settlement payout from the hospital where she was held for three months against her will and subjected to electroshock therapy.
FIFA Should Compensate Migrant Workers Injured Building Qatar World Cup, Report Says
An unpublished report on the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland
The mixed martial arts fighter known as “Notorious” was ordered to pay the equivalent of about $260,000 to a woman who said he raped her in 2018.
Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism
The report is intended to assess efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to safeguard minors and others. Advocates for survivors called it an exercise in obfuscation.
Nintendo and Pokémon Sue Palworld Maker for Patent Infringement
Palworld, a video game mocked as “Pokémon with guns,” became one of the most popular games in the world when it was released in January.
Prince Harry Says Battle With U.K. Tabloids Deepened Family Rift
In a TV interview airing on Thursday, Harry said his dispute with British newspapers over illegal information gathering was a “central piece” of his estrangement from other royals.
Dig at Meloni’s Height Could Cost Reporter in Italy 5,000 Euros
A lawsuit that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won is one of several she has filed against critics. Press-freedom groups say it is a concerning practice.
In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily
A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women’s constitutional rights.