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Fox News reaches a settlement for $787.5 million in a major defamation case, avoiding a high-profile trial that would have tested the extent of free speech rights for media in America. The settlement represents "vindication and accountability," the voting machine company's lawyer says during a press briefing. "Lies have consequences," he adds. SOUNDBITE
Chung Pui-kuen, the former chief editor of Hong Kong's now shuttered pro-democracy news outlet Stand News, arrives at Wanchai District Court ahead of a ruling in a landmark sedition trial. It's the first case of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997. IMAGES
Images of arrivals at the Rio-Paris crash trial as the Paris court delivers its judgement concerning Airbus and Air France, on charges of manslaughter. The 2009 crash of the Rio-Paris flight killed 228 people. The French court later acquitted Air France and Airbus. IMAGES
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at Fairfax County Courthouse ahead of the start of the trial in the defamation case between the two stars. Opening arguments are to begin Tuesday after a jury was picked Monday to hear the suit brought by the 58-year-old Depp against his ex-wife. IMAGES
Lawyers for Google arrive at court in Alexandria, Virginia, for an antitrust trial. The company faces its second major antitrust trial in less than a year, with the US government accusing the tech giant of dominating online advertising and stifling competition. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.