WBD urges shareholders to reject $108.4bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board brands Paramount's all-cash takeover offer 'inadequate', backing its $82.7bn Netflix deal. The battle involves Trump, Kushner, and Saudi funds.
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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.
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.
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.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
World Cup 2026 Draw: Worst-Case Scenarios Revealed
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
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.
Guardian Football Weekly Wins Double at FSA Awards
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
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.
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.
Football Matchday Live: Build-Up and Breaking News
Join our live football matchday coverage for all the pre-game build-up, breaking news, and major stories. Share your team's plans and predictions with us now!
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.
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.
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Daily Mail owner seals £500m Telegraph takeover deal
Daily Mail and General Trust acquires The Telegraph in £500m deal, creating major right-wing media consolidation. Explore the implications for British democracy and media plurality.
Daily Mail owner buys Telegraph in £500m deal
Daily Mail owner DMGT acquires The Telegraph for £500m, creating a powerful right-leaning media group. Discover the details and implications of this landmark deal.
Daily Mail owner in £500m Telegraph takeover talks
DMGT confirms exclusive negotiations to buy The Telegraph for £500m, ending a two-year ownership saga. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the latest.
World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
World Cup Play-Off Draw Sets Up Tense Battles
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
Spurstowe Arms expands to second East London pub
East London's trendiest pub, the Spurstowe Arms, is taking over The Elderfield in Lower Clapton this December. Discover the plans for this new venture and what it means for the local community.
Ireland's World Cup Dream Ends in Swiss Defeat
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Read our match analysis and what's next for the team.
WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as speculation mounted over potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the latest on the advertising giant's future.
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