Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families pursuing legal action against major tech companies, while the former Prince Andrew faces new scrutiny over allegedly sharing a Treasury document with a business contact. Meanwhile, the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge mourns the victims of a recent shooting, and a UK ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action was overturned by the High Court.
In California, Prince Harry offered his thanks to families challenging two of the world's largest tech companies, Instagram and YouTube, in a landmark trial. According to BBC Technology, the Duke of Sussex acknowledged the families for "telling your stories over and over again," during an emotional address. The families allege the platforms are designed to be addictive.
Simultaneously, Prince Andrew is facing further accusations of misusing his public role. BBC Business reported that he is alleged to have shared a Treasury briefing with Jonathan Rowland, a business contact, in 2010. The briefing concerned banking problems in Iceland. This revelation adds to the pressure on the former prince regarding his use of official information for private associates.
In Tumbler Ridge, Canada, the community is grappling with the aftermath of a shooting. The Guardian reported that the town is seeking unity in the face of grief. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to join mourners on Friday, as families shared their experiences of loss. Sarah Lampert, the mother of one of the victims, 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, made a public statement.
In the UK, the High Court ruled against the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. Al Jazeera reported that the group's co-founder stated the ban had "backfired." Critics, including the United Nations human rights chief, had previously condemned the ban as an overreach.
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