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Death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam reaches 226

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Meta Denied Regulator’s Request to Test Rights Manager’s Effectiveness

Prompted by concerns aired by photographers, French telecoms regulator Arcom sought to evaluate content recognition tools deployed at online content-sharing platforms. Meta's Rights Manager and Pinterest's Claim Portal were of particular interest, but both companies denied Arcom's request to measure their effectiveness. Despite the regulator's authority under law, private agreements with rightsholders took priority.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Amazon’s Indian Branch Targets Pirate Streaming Apps Hosted on GitHub

Amazon is cracking down on pirate streaming apps that offer unauthorized access to Prime Video content. The company recently filed DMCA takedown notices with GitHub to remove APKs associated with popular apps such as PikaShow, Castle, and FlixFox. Interestingly, the takedown requests were made on behalf of Amazon Seller Services, an Indian subsidiary not typically linked to Amazon's streaming platform.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Piracy Shield Crisis Erupts as AGCOM Board Member Slams Huge Toll on Resources

Critics of Italy's Piracy Shield are not difficult to find but, with its powerful and influential proponents rarely far away, getting heard is a considerable challenge. Not to mention getting anything done. After calling for the platform's suspension and meeting resistance in the wake of the recent Google Drive blocking blunder, AGCOM board member Elisa Giomi has gone public with a laundry list of concerns. It pulls zero punches.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Braflix to Shut Down: Pirate Site Throws in the Towel Citing Legal Pressure

Pirate streaming site Braflix burst onto the scene last year, offering a vast library of movies and TV shows via a user-friendly interface. With millions of monthly visits the site was destined to profit from the demise of several large competitors. The opposite happened. Facing legal pressure, Braflix has decided to throw in the towel instead.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Google Asked to Remove 10 Billion “Pirate” Search Results

Rightsholders have asked Google to remove more than 10 billion 'copyright infringing' URLs from its search results. The search engine doesn't celebrate the milestone in any way, but the takedown notices document intriguing shifts in volume over time, as well as shifting takedown interests.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Pirate IPTV-Selling ‘Law Enforcement Officer’ Faces Wiretapping Claim

A lawsuit filed in the U.S. claims that a pirate IPTV seller adopted a novel marketing strategy to support a business with 450,000 subscribers . According to the plaintiffs, the owner of the service "held himself out as a Chicago-area law enforcement officer" to "mitigate potential concerns" over the unlawfulness of his business. A theoretical damages claim of more than a billion dollars, plus an allegation of wiretapping, makes this case a little more spicy than most.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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IPTV Piracy Blocking at the Internet’s Core Routers Undergoes Testing

After 15+ years of blackholing IP addresses and making the Domain Name System tell more lies than Pinocchio, some may wonder whether site-blocking is harming prospects of a future open internet. Confirmation that piracy blocking tests are now being conducted at the internet's core routers isn't a surprise. It's only the internet's spinal column, so what could possibly go wrong?

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Cloudflare to EU: Anti-Piracy Measures Shouldn’t Harm Privacy and Security

Cloudflare is urging the EU Commission to exclude the company from its upcoming Piracy Watch List, despite requests from several rightsholder groups for its inclusion. The American company says it's committed to addressing piracy concerns but not at the expense of user privacy and security. Instead, the European Commission should ensure that its Piracy Watch List does not become a tool for advocating policy changes.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Nintendo Sues Emulator Gamer Who Streamed Pirated Games Before Release

Nintendo has filed a devastating lawsuit against a gamer who not only live-streamed games before their commercial release, but used emulators and pirated ROMs to do so. Jesse Keighin, aka EveryGameGuru, faces claims of unauthorized public performance and reproduction, contributory infringement and inducement for sharing links to emulators and pirated ROMs, plus violations of the anti-circumvention and circumvention device trafficking components of the DMCA.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Key Pirate Bay Figures Don’t Recognize Themselves in TV Series

The Pirate Bay TV series is the entertainment industry's depiction of the torrent site's turbulent history. The creators don't take sides but mostly focus on the legal battle that only represents part of the story. According to Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde and Piratbyrån's Rasmus Fleischer, living though it all was a completely different experience.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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DAZN’s Piracy Shield ‘Smart TV’ Block Revoked After IPTV Portal Complaint

After DAZN received a warning for the blunder that saw Google Drive blocked in Italy, a company behind a smart TV video player app had a DAZN-initiated blocking decision revoked after a successful appeal. That may seem like a win, but the finer details reveal a legal framework that favors rightsholders so strongly, online services incurring liability for the actions of users seems inevitable.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Per-Song or Per-Album? Record Labels Challenge Court’s Piracy Damages Ruling

Several major record labels are asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a rehearing en banc in their piracy lawsuit against Grande Communications. They argue that the court erred in holding that piracy damages should be calculated per album, rather than per song. They argue that this decision, which will lower the $47 million damages award, doesn't reflect the way that music is commercialized today.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Piracy Kingpin Behind ‘Noonoo TV’ and ‘TVWiki’ Arrested in Korea

Korean authorities have shut down the popular video piracy service TVWIKI, which had millions of users. A special unit of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism arrested the alleged operator, who is also believed to be connected to other streaming platforms. These include OKTOON, which was also pulled offline, and piracy giant NoonooTV, which voluntarily threw in the towel last year.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Google’s “Negligent” Piracy Response Prevented Critic Deindexing Its Own Site

Google is facing criticism in Spain and Italy for alleged anti-piracy failures. The latest claim accuses Google of ignoring notices that aim to remove pirate IPTV providers from search results. So here's the thing: why would a company take down 10 billion URLs from search but suddenly start acting differently? The public labeling of Google as "grossly negligent" deserves context too; two weeks ago, Google's diligence prevented one of its accusers from deindexing its own website.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Dutch Court Orders ISP to Block Torrent Site TorrentGalaxy

BREIN has obtained a new blocking order in the Netherlands targeting TorrentGalaxy, one the world's most popular torrent sites. Internet provider Odido objected to the request, arguing that the Dutch anti-piracy group could have done more to target the problem closer to the source. The Rotterdam District Court found that the anti-piracy group can't be expected to do more than it's already done.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.




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Aitchison College resignation: A wake-up call for educational integrity

Should institutions be indebted to political agendas, or be upholders of academic freedom and intellectual inquiry?



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Record-breaking Iranian javelin thrower stripped of Paralympic gold over display of 'religious' flag

The turn of events altered the medal standings, upgrading the silver medal of India’s Navdeep Singh to gold.




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Korea star denies match-fixing charges

Son had served a 10-month detention last year




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Aima Baig to perform at Champions One-Day Cup opening ceremony

Aima Baig’s performance will add glamour to the Champions One-Day Cup, which starts today at Iqbal Stadium.




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Pakistan dominates China 5-1 to reach Asian Hockey Champions Trophy semi-final

Green Shirts set to face traditional rivals, India, in final pool match on Saturday




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Champions Trophy won't be relocated: ICC

The 50-over tournament is scheduled to be played in Pakistan




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Pakistan hammer China to secure semifinal spot

The Green Shirts handed 5-1 defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy




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Prince Andrew's desperate bid to keep Royal lodge for THIS reason

Prince Andrew's desperate bid to keep Royal lodge for THIS reason

Prince Andrew is fighting to keep his home, Royal Lodge, despite King Charles wanting him to move out after cutting off his financial assistance.

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Campbell 'Pookie', Jett Puckett share glimpse of new born baby girl

Campbell ‘Pookie’ Puckett and her husband Jett Puckett welcomed their first child, a baby girl, just days after Jett gifted Campbell a $12,000 Hermes Kelly bag as a push present.

In an emotional Instagram video shared on Tuesday, Campbell was seen tearfully cradling her new...




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Leonardo DiCaprio treats himself with Mexican getaway on 50th birthday

Leonardo DiCaprio treats himself with Mexican getaway on 50th birthday

Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, recently jetted off to Mexico to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday.

The Oscar-winning actor was spotted boarding a private jet in Los Angeles with...




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Real reason why Ben Affleck 'eager' to finalize divorce with Jennifer Lopez

Real reason why Ben Affleck 'eager' to finalize divorce with Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck is reportedly eager to finalize the divorce proceedings with Jennifer Lopez.

Revealing the reason, an insider told DailyMail that the 52-year-old filmmaker is "over the constant questions about...




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Demi Moore glams up in all black for 'Landman' premiere

Demi Moore glams up in all black for 'Landman' premiere

Demi Moore recently attended the premiere of her upcoming series Landman in Los Angeles, California.

The 62-year-old actress, as reported by PEOPLE, attended the upcoming series' premiere at Paramount Theatre on Tuesday night,...




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Ryan Reynolds shares rare deleted moment from set of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Ryan Reynolds marked the Disney+ release of Deadpool & Wolverine on November 12 by sharing a humorous deleted scene from the film.

Four months after the movie’s theatrical debut, Reynolds celebrated its streaming launch by posting the unseen clip on his Instagram stories and X...




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Emily Blunt reacts to John Krasinski's ‘Sexiest Man Alive' title

John Krasinski, who has recently been named the 2024’s “Sexiest Man Alive” by People, shared the response of his wife and actress, Emily Blunt, upon hearing the news.

In an interview with People Magazine, the 45-year-old actor said that his wife, whom he has been...




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Laura Prepon, Ben Foster end marriage after six years

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Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are reportedly ending their 6 years of marriage.

As per TMZ, Ben filed for divorce from the actress on Tuesday, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind their separation in the...




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Meghan Markle sparks backlash over ‘disrespectful' tone-deaf tribute

Meghan Markle sparked another controversy after she wore a poppy that slightly differed from that of Prince Harry's in a recent video addressing children's digital safety.

A journalist has pointed out that the Duchess of Sussex’s poppy lacked leaves on the stalk, resembling...




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Petroleum products prices expected to 'rise by Rs5.50 per litre'

A large number of motorists gathered in a queue to fill petrol in Karachi on Friday, July 5, 2024. — PPI Govt to announce fresh rates on Nov 15.New prices to come into effect on Nov 16.Federal govt hiked prices in previous review.

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Pamela Anderson slays in classic style at ‘The Last Showgirl' screening

Pamela Anderson slays in classic style at ‘The Last Showgirl' screening

Pamela Anderson exuded elegance in New York City, as she attended the special screening of The Last Showgirl.

As reported by MailOnline, 57-year-old actress who attended the star-studded event at...




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Channing Tatum teases possible on-screen reunion with Ryan Reynolds

Channing Tatum teases possible on-screen reunion with Ryan Reynolds

Channing Tatum hinted at the possibility of reuniting with Ryan Reynolds for a future project.

On November 12, Tatum shared an Instagram post from Reynolds where the Deadpool & Wolverine actor hinted at a...




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Instagram might launch new AI-powered feature for generating profile pictures

Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.— Reuters

Meta-owned Instagram might be working to add a new AI-backed feature that will allow users to create profile pictures using Meta’s artificial...




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WhatsApp set to revamp muting feature for group chat notifications

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WhatsApp is set to revamp its feature for muting notifications from group chats in an upcoming update, making it simpler for users to better understand how this feature works.




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Buckingham Palace releases new statement amid Queen Camilla health scare

Buckingham Palace releases new statement amid Queen Camilla health scare

Buckingham Palace made a special announcement, revealing that Queen Camilla has resumed her public duties after a brief health-related hiatus.

The Queen Consort stepped back from Royal duties after she was...




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Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley showcase happiness after ‘long time' desire comes true

Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley showcase happiness after ‘long time' desire comes true

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are “settling” into their roles after becoming parents for the first time.

A source who is close to the couple candidly shared with People how the...




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Queen Camilla addresses health concerns after resuming Royal duties

Queen Camilla addresses health concerns after resuming Royal duties

Queen Camilla addressed her health concerns after returning to Royal duties following chest infection, due to which she took a brief break from work.

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'Euphoria' season three big update revealed

'Euphoria' season three big update revealed

After a long wait, HBO has confirmed that season three of Euphoria will air in January 2025.

Casey Bloys, the network's head, shared the update after rumours of delays dogged the series.

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Prince Harry sparks frenzy because of his ‘terrorizing' plans for Christmas

Prince Harry sparks frenzy because of his ‘terrorizing' plans for Christmas

Prince Harry’s terrifying effect on Christmas in 2024, for the Windsors has just become a point of conversation.

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Zoe Kravitz living happiest life post Channing Tatum breakup: Source

Photo: Zoe Kravitz living happiest life post Channing Tatum breakup: Source

Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum are reportedly focusing on their priorities after calling it quits.

As fans will be aware, the celebrity couple agrees to part ways with each other after three years of...




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Priyanka Chopra, daughter Malti pose with 'Citadel' season 2 crew

Priyanka Chopra introduces daughter Malti to 'Citadel' world

Priyanka Chopra is keeping a smooth balance between work and life as shooting for the second season of Citadel begins.

The actress, 42, just announced the return via an Instagram post where the crew for...




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Karla Sofia Gascon responds to 'Emilia Pérez' audience's unexpected reaction

Karla Sofia Gascon responds to 'Emilia Pérez' audience's unexpected reaction

Emilia Perez actress Karla Sofía Gascón opened up about how the audience did not recognize her in the movie.

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Tales of survivors: ‘Isolation, not coronavirus, was my worst nightmare’

I was convinced that if my time is not up, this virus can never kill me




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Karachi's marine life and coastline under threat from waste and sewage pollution

Karachi’s coastline is deteriorating due to plastic and sewage waste, putting marine life at serious risk.