Monkey can not get money from copyright, court told as selfie battle continues

A curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button was back in the spotlight as a US appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfies.

A 45-minute hearing before a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco on Wednesday attracted crowds of law students and curious citizens who often burst into laughter.