Warner Bros to Reject Paramount's $108bn Hostile Takeover
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount, clearing the path for Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition. Key details on the battle for Hollywood assets.
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Warner Bros Snubs Paramount Takeover for Netflix
Warner Bros Discovery's board urges shareholders to reject a hostile $108bn bid from Paramount, favouring a Netflix merger. Key backer withdraws, casting doubt on Paramount's financing.
Warner Bros set to reject hostile Paramount takeover
Warner Bros Discovery is poised to rebuff a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount after a key backer, Jared Kushner's Affinity, pulled out. The board favours a $72bn Netflix deal. Read the latest on the streaming wars.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Warner Bros Discovery bid
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Discover the details and political implications.
Nandy Considers Telegraph Takeover Investigation
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy must decide on a probe into the Daily Mail owner's £500m Telegraph takeover. The deal, now formally requested, raises questions about media plurality and foreign influence. Read the latest developments.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Five Teens Challenge Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Piers Morgan lands $30m backing for Uncensored
Piers Morgan's Uncensored lands $30m investment to expand into a global media business, valuing the venture at $130m. Discover the investors and ambitious plans.
Piers Morgan's Uncensored valued at £97m in new funding
Piers Morgan secures $30m investment for his Uncensored media brand, valuing it at $130m. Backers include Raine Group and Theo Kyriakou as he plans global expansion.
Bridgepoint Weighs £550m Bid for AMS
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia's Tough New Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
Joint Bid Emerges in £30m Sheffield Wednesday Fight
Exclusive: A joint bid could secure the future of crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday as six suitors circle. Plus, SailGP's UAE expansion and West Ham's World Cup snub.
AI accounts on TikTok get billions of views
A new report reveals hundreds of AI-focused TikTok accounts are spreading anti-immigrant and sexualised content, garnering billions of views. Discover the findings and TikTok's response.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens Begins 10 Dec
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
800,000 UK toddlers on social media, CSJ warns
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
Blackstone cools on Big Yellow takeover bid
Blackstone is considering withdrawing its interest in a multibillion-pound takeover of self-storage giant Big Yellow Group ahead of a key December 8 deadline. Read the latest on this major property deal.
Meta deactivates under-16 accounts in Australia's social media ban
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Government weighs TfL takeover of key London commuter rail route
Pressure mounts on ministers to approve TfL's bid for Great Northern services from Moorgate to Hertfordshire, promising improved frequency and station upgrades. Read the latest.
White House launches website targeting 'biased' media
The Trump administration has launched a new website section cataloguing media outlets it accuses of biased reporting. Explore the latest escalation in the White House's war on journalism.
Tech CEOs Launch Media Outlet to Counter Press Bias
Silicon Valley's top executives are creating their own media platform to challenge what they call biased journalism. Discover their strategy and industry reactions.
Rothermere's 20-Year Telegraph Bid for Media Power
Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire Telegraph titles, potentially creating Britain's most powerful conservative media empire. Read the full analysis.
Essensys founder explores takeover bid at 20p per share
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
Kerry O'Brien Sounds Alarm for Australian Media Crisis
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien delivers powerful Walkley Awards speech warning of Australian media's existential threat. Read his urgent call to action.
RCHL Credit Downgraded Over Telegraph Takeover Bid
Daily Mail's parent company RCHL faces credit rating downgrade by S&P Global amid Telegraph Media Group takeover concerns. Read the latest business news analysis.
Guinea-Bissau military coup: President deposed and arrested
Guinea-Bissau's military has seized power, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending elections. Borders closed and media activities halted following alleged electoral manipulation plot.
Military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau after elections
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have taken 'total control', suspending elections and closing borders. Explore the latest developments in this volatile West African nation.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
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