
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy
On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024

Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers
Seventeen music publishers, who hold the rights to music from artists including Drake, Taylor Swift and Adele, filed the joint lawsuit.
Thu Jun 15 2023

Ed Sheeran beats second copyright lawsuit over 'Thinking Out Loud'
Sheeran won a separate jury trial over the songs in the same court earlier this month.
Wed May 17 2023

Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022

Apple files appeal notice in copyright lawsuit against cybersecurity firm
In its suit, Apple alleged Corellium violated copyrights to its iOS operating system.
Wed Aug 18 2021

Ed Sheeran must face plagiarism claim - Judge
Structured Asset Sales, owned by investment banker David Pullman, is seeking more than $100 million in damages.
Wed Mar 31 2021

Massachusetts man gets 2 years in prison for 'Kung Fu Panda' fraud
A Massachusetts man was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison after being convicted of trying to defraud DreamWorks Animation through a bogus copyright lawsuit.
Thu May 04 2017
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[POLL] Thinking Out Loud: Did Ed Sheeran really rip off Marvin Gaye?
Ed Sheeran's mega-hit song 'Thinking Out Loud' has been hit with a copyright lawsuit, with claims that the song is similar to Marvin Gaye's 'Lets Get It On'.
Thu Aug 11 2016

Spotify hit by new $200 million copyright suit
Streaming leader Spotify has been hit by a new copyright lawsuit seeking $200 million, in the second such case within weeks.
Sun Jan 10 2016

Malaysia's anti-piracy protection improving, says minister
Malaysia has taken initiatives to amend the copyright laws according to international standards, said Domestic Trade minister Hasan Malek.
Sat Apr 26 2014

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025