Has Prince Harry had the last laugh over Rupert Murdoch?

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Jan 23, 2025

Prince Harry celebrates a significant legal victory, with an eight-figure settlement from Rupert Murdoch's newspaper for unlawful practices, leading to critical discussions on media accountability. The implications of this case ripple through other media figures, raising questions about responsibility. Meanwhile, Donald Trump navigates shifting views on the Ukraine war, exploring the complexities of international politics. His aspirations for global recognition, like the Nobel Peace Prize, add layers to this intriguing discourse.

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ANECDOTE

Harry vs Murdoch

Prince Harry settled his lawsuit with News Group Newspapers over unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking.
He received a substantial payout and a public apology from the Murdoch-owned group.

INSIGHT

Murdoch's Influence

Despite declining readership, Murdoch's media empire still holds political influence, deterring scrutiny.
The political class hesitates to challenge Murdoch, as seen in the limited coverage of Harry's settlement.

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Trump on Ukraine

Trump claims he could resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict through deal-making, emphasizing economic pressure on Russia.
However, Russia remains unfazed by existing sanctions and seeks concrete proposals from Trump.

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