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Nigerian competition watchdog fines British American Tobacco $110mMacDonald Dzirutwe

Source: International Criminal Court.

South Africa refers Israel to ICC for Gaza war crimes

16 Nov 2023

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Mozambique drops part of 'tuna bonds' claim against shipbuilder Privinvest

By Sam Tobin and Kirstin Ridley 5 Oct 2023

WIN Chief Executive, Alison Wenham says YouTube's terms and conditions are indefensible for independent music producers. Image:

YouTube resists WIN's music streaming ultimatum

26 May 2014

WIN's Chief Executive, Alison Wenham says that YouTube is trying to force independent music labels to accept its terms of service for a new music streaming service. Image:

WIN gives YouTube streaming ultimatum

23 May 2014

Princess Catherine's phone was hacked 155 times by News of the World according to evidence at the London trial. Image:

Trial told how News of the World hacked Kate 155 times

15 May 2014

A group of Iranian women flouting the strict dress code demanded by morality police in Iran. Image: Facebook

Iranian women flout dress code in Facebook campaign

14 May 2014

Britain is on the verge of publishing regulations that will take action against people who persistently download pirated video, music and software among other things. Image:

British online piracy deal close

12 May 2014

New of the World's Andy Coulson says he 'rubber-stamped' payments to a Royal policeman. Image:

UK tabloid's Coulson admits paying policeman

23 Apr 2014

The News of the World trial for phone hacking is continuing in the Old Bailey. Image:

"I hacked Daniel Craig's phone," says British journalist

29 Jan 2014

A row is brewing after a cashier at Marks & Spencer refused to handle pork or alcohol when serving a customer. Image: Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer's row over Muslim refusal to sell alcohol

24 Dec 2013

Reporter was aware of the dangers of hacking into phones belonging to royals. Image:

UK hacking suspect warned boss of jail risk, trial hears

25 Nov 2013

News of the World 'told police it hacked girl's phone'

News of the World 'told police it hacked girl's phone'

7 Nov 2013

Eight arrested over e-theft from Barclays in London

Eight arrested over e-theft from Barclays in London

23 Sep 2013

British police probe phone-hacking at Sunday Mirror publisher

13 Sep 2013

Germany slams British action against Guardian

Germany slams British action against Guardian

22 Aug 2013

Britain faces furore over Snowden-linked detention

21 Aug 2013

Police arrest man for Twitter abuse

Police arrest man for Twitter abuse

8 Aug 2013

JK Rowling is Robert Galbraith

JK Rowling is Robert Galbraith

2 Aug 2013

WikiLeaks expects Manning to appeal 'dangerous' verdict

31 Jul 2013

European firms not willing to work with companies that suffer a data breach

European firms not willing to work with companies that suffer a data breach

10 Jul 2013

Google branded as 'evil' by lawmaker

Google branded as 'evil' by lawmaker

17 May 2013

Google 'justifies' not paying taxes

Google 'justifies' not paying taxes

23 Apr 2013

People with secret bank accounts exposed

People with secret bank accounts exposed

5 Apr 2013

British press get new watchdog

British press get new watchdog

19 Mar 2013

Ilse du Plessis

Copyright and the world of online news

Ilse du Plessis 16 Jan 2013

Patent dispute - Nokia, Blackberry settle

Patent dispute - Nokia, Blackberry settle

24 Dec 2012

WikiLeaks files on 'every country' will be released in 2013

22 Dec 2012

Daily Mirror faces high-profile hacking claims

25 Oct 2012

British phone-hacking trial set for September 2013

British phone-hacking trial set for September 2013

27 Sep 2012

Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British newspapers

24 Jul 2012

An extra life for the pre-owned games market?

An extra life for the pre-owned games market?

Verdict Comment 5 Jul 2012

Queen announces defamation reform bill

15 May 2012

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WIN Chief Executive, Alison Wenham says YouTube's terms and conditions are indefensible for independent music producers. Image:

YouTube resists WIN's music streaming ultimatum

26 May 2014

WIN's Chief Executive, Alison Wenham says that YouTube is trying to force independent music labels to accept its terms of service for a new music streaming service. Image:

WIN gives YouTube streaming ultimatum

23 May 2014

Princess Catherine's phone was hacked 155 times by News of the World according to evidence at the London trial. Image:

Trial told how News of the World hacked Kate 155 times

15 May 2014

A group of Iranian women flouting the strict dress code demanded by morality police in Iran. Image: Facebook

Iranian women flout dress code in Facebook campaign

14 May 2014

Britain is on the verge of publishing regulations that will take action against people who persistently download pirated video, music and software among other things. Image:

British online piracy deal close

12 May 2014

New of the World's Andy Coulson says he 'rubber-stamped' payments to a Royal policeman. Image:

UK tabloid's Coulson admits paying policeman

23 Apr 2014

The News of the World trial for phone hacking is continuing in the Old Bailey. Image:

"I hacked Daniel Craig's phone," says British journalist

29 Jan 2014

A row is brewing after a cashier at Marks & Spencer refused to handle pork or alcohol when serving a customer. Image: Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer's row over Muslim refusal to sell alcohol

24 Dec 2013

Reporter was aware of the dangers of hacking into phones belonging to royals. Image:

UK hacking suspect warned boss of jail risk, trial hears

25 Nov 2013

News of the World 'told police it hacked girl's phone'

News of the World 'told police it hacked girl's phone'

7 Nov 2013

Eight arrested over e-theft from Barclays in London

Eight arrested over e-theft from Barclays in London

23 Sep 2013

British police probe phone-hacking at Sunday Mirror publisher

13 Sep 2013

Germany slams British action against Guardian

Germany slams British action against Guardian

22 Aug 2013

Britain faces furore over Snowden-linked detention

21 Aug 2013

Police arrest man for Twitter abuse

Police arrest man for Twitter abuse

8 Aug 2013

JK Rowling is Robert Galbraith

JK Rowling is Robert Galbraith

2 Aug 2013

WikiLeaks expects Manning to appeal 'dangerous' verdict

31 Jul 2013

European firms not willing to work with companies that suffer a data breach

European firms not willing to work with companies that suffer a data breach

10 Jul 2013

Google branded as 'evil' by lawmaker

Google branded as 'evil' by lawmaker

17 May 2013

Google 'justifies' not paying taxes

Google 'justifies' not paying taxes

23 Apr 2013

People with secret bank accounts exposed

People with secret bank accounts exposed

5 Apr 2013

British press get new watchdog

British press get new watchdog

19 Mar 2013

Ilse du Plessis

Copyright and the world of online news

Ilse du Plessis 16 Jan 2013

Patent dispute - Nokia, Blackberry settle

Patent dispute - Nokia, Blackberry settle

24 Dec 2012

WikiLeaks files on 'every country' will be released in 2013

22 Dec 2012

Daily Mirror faces high-profile hacking claims

25 Oct 2012

British phone-hacking trial set for September 2013

British phone-hacking trial set for September 2013

27 Sep 2012

Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British newspapers

24 Jul 2012

An extra life for the pre-owned games market?

An extra life for the pre-owned games market?

Verdict Comment 5 Jul 2012

Queen announces defamation reform bill

15 May 2012

Google's new privacy policy in the spotlight

Google's new privacy policy in the spotlight

9 Feb 2012

Morgan believes no hacking at UK's Mirror tabloid

Morgan believes no hacking at UK's Mirror tabloid

23 Dec 2011

UK law firms under pressure

UK law firms under pressure

17 Nov 2011

Piracy continues to scupper sales in home entertainment

Piracy continues to scupper sales in home entertainment

9 Nov 2011

Corporate insolvency trends reflect the continuing fragile economy

Corporate insolvency trends reflect the continuing fragile economy

7 Nov 2011

UK riots: Don't blame social media

UK riots: Don't blame social media

16 Aug 2011

UK insolvencies up, but overall trend positive

UK insolvencies up, but overall trend positive

10 Aug 2011

PwC comments on insurance impacts of UK riots

PwC comments on insurance impacts of UK riots

10 Aug 2011

The ProPublica reader's guide to the phone hacking scandal

The ProPublica reader's guide to the phone hacking scandal

Braden Goyette, ProPublica 21 Jul 2011

UK anti-bribery Act - are you ready for it?

UK anti-bribery Act - are you ready for it?

6 May 2011