Madonna can bring legal action launched in England over the future of her son Rocco, 15, to an end, a High Court judge has ruled.

The pop megastar was in dispute with ex-husband Guy Richie relating to where their teenager should live.

Judges have heard that Rocco had remained in London with his father after a visit, whilst Madonna wants the teenager to return to live with her in the US.

The judge analysed the latest round of the dispute and was asked to decide whether he should allow English proceedings to draw to a close - or whether he should make decisions about Rocco's welfare.

More court hearings are expected to be held in New York.