Disney and Universal are suing artificial intelligence (AI) firm Midjourney over its image generator, which the Hollywood giants allege is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
He said he understood the "bitterness and the hurt" of the Chagossian community in the UK, who were "forcibly deported from Diego Garcia and who wish to return and will not be able to return".But he said "most in Mauritius and Seychelles have made very clear...that they wish this deal to go ahead" - and they had been "deeply involved in consulting with successive prime ministers of Mauritius".
He told peers the deal "will enhance Britain's position in the world" as a country that respects "the rule of law".It follows a 2019 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice saying the islands should be handed over to Mauritius.Mr Sands, who revealed that he had become a Mauritian citizen in 2020, so he could take part in a hearing in person during the Covid pandemic, said he had not been working "pro bono" for the country's government but could not say how much he had been paid.
He also paid tribute to Liz Truss, who he said had kicked off negotiations during her brief tenure in Number 10.This is disputed by Truss, who has blamed Boris Johnson for starting the process when he was PM.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the government's Spending Review, which outlines the day-to-day budgets for departments over the next three years.
The review will see NHS funding increase by 3% a year as well as more money for defence and housing.PC Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield pursued the defendant through a series of alleyways, the court has heard.
Mr Monzo struck her three times with the sword that had a 60cm blade using "extreme force", the prosecutor said.It is alleged the defendant entered a property and attacked a couple who were sleeping in an upstairs bedroom with their young daughter nearby.
Insp Campbell was attacked shortly before the defendant was arrested, the court has heard.Mr Monzo denies Daniel's murder and the attempted murders of Mr Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and PC Mechem-Whitfield, as well as wounding Insp Campbell with intent.