Samsung Faces Lawsuit for Using Dua Lipa’s Likeness Without Permission
Dua Lipa is suing Samsung in a California district court, alleging copyright and trademark infringement. The $15 million complaint highlights that fans on social media began referring to the products as the "Dua Lipa TV Box," proving the brand benefited from her image.
Lipa's legal team argues the unauthorized use interferes with her high-profile partnerships with brands like Versace and Chanel.
Global Repatriation Underway as Hantavirus Death Toll Hits Three
More than 90 passengers from the MV Hondius are being flown to their home countries from Tenerife. While 20 British nationals are isolating in Merseyside without symptoms, Spain and the Netherlands have implemented mandatory quarantines for their citizens.
The outbreak, suspected to be the Andes strain from South America, has now killed three people and infected several others across three continents.
Fatal Eruption in Indonesia: Hikers Defy Warnings on Mount Dukono
A massive eruption on Mount Dukono sent ash 10km into the sky, killing three hikers who were filming near the crater.
Officials confirmed the deceased are two men from Singapore and a local woman. Despite a 4km no-go zone established in December 2024, tourism operators reportedly allowed the group to ascend the highly active volcano.
Moscow remains on high alert for Victory Day as Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported a wave of 20 drones targeting the city in the early hours of the ceasefire.
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Red Square parade will feature no military hardware. Meanwhile, Russia has warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv ahead of May 9, citing potential retaliatory strikes.
Oil and Banking Giants Post Record Profits Linked to Iran War
Energy volatility and financial instability have created a "bumper" year for major corporations.
Shell, TotalEnergies, and BP saw massive gains from sharp price movements, while Wall Street banks like JP Morgan benefited from a surge in defensive trading.
Despite supply disruptions, US oil firms also beat forecasts, expecting further growth as the conflict keeps oil prices elevated.
Brent Crude Drops Below $100 as US-Iran Deal Looms
Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel following reports of a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations.
The proposed deal includes a nuclear moratorium for sanctions relief and the reopening of critical shipping lanes. A final decision from Tehran is anticipated within two days.