Warner Bros tells shareholders to reject £80bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery urges investors to reject a sweetened $108bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, favouring a Netflix merger. The board cites regulatory risks and insufficient value.
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount, chooses Netflix deal
Warner Bros Discovery has rejected a second takeover bid from Paramount, branding it a debt-fuelled gamble. The studio is backing a safer $82.7bn offer from Netflix instead. Read the latest on the Hollywood power struggle.
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount Takeover Bid
Warner Bros shareholders have voted to approve a takeover bid for Paramount, potentially creating a new media titan. Discover the details and what it means for the industry.
Global buys majority stake in Gary Neville's YouTube group
European media giant Global acquires a majority stake in Gary Neville's YouTube channel The Overlap, signalling YouTube's rising power in sports broadcasting. Discover the details and future plans.
US Wins Exemption from OECD Global Minimum Tax Rules
The US has secured a sweeping exemption from the OECD's global minimum tax deal for its domestic companies, a move that could reshape the international tax landscape. Discover the implications for UK businesses and global finance.
Six Risks Behind 41.7% of Global Cancer Deaths
A major new study finds nearly half of global cancer deaths are linked to six modifiable risk factors. Experts warn of a looming crisis, especially in low-income nations. Action is needed now.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
Saks may file for bankruptcy despite billions raised
Luxury retail giant Saks Global Enterprises, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is reportedly considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a $100m payment deadline looms. Discover the details of the high-stakes financial crisis.
Ellison's $40bn personal guarantee boosts Paramount's Warner bid
Billionaire Larry Ellison provides a $40bn personal guarantee for his son's Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery, directly addressing board concerns. The improved $108bn offer now faces a Netflix rival bid.
Ellison's $40bn Guarantee in Paramount's WBD Takeover Bid
Oracle's Larry Ellison provides a massive personal guarantee to back Paramount's hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging a rival Netflix deal. Read the latest on the media mega-battle.
TikTok Sells US Business to Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX
TikTok signs binding agreement to sell its US operations to a consortium including Oracle, ensuring its future in America. Deal set to close on 22 January.
Carlson rejects CNN CEO role amid Warner-Paramount deal collapse
Tucker Carlson declares he would 'shut down' CNN, calling it 'irrelevant', as Warner Bros Discovery rejects a seismic $108bn takeover bid from Paramount. Discover the inside story.
WBD rejects Paramount takeover, favours Netflix
Warner Bros Discovery has spurned a $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount, calling it a 'significant risk' and backing a Netflix deal instead. Discover the seismic shift in the entertainment landscape.
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's $108bn takeover offer
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has unanimously rejected a $108bn all-cash offer from Paramount, labelling it 'illusory'. The board reaffirmed its commitment to an $82.7bn deal with Netflix. Full details on the high-stakes media battle.
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery has told shareholders to reject a hostile $108.4bn takeover bid from Paramount, backing its agreed deal with Netflix instead. Read the latest on the media mega-merger battle.
Warner Bros to Reject Paramount's $108bn Hostile Bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject a $108bn hostile takeover by Paramount, paving the way for Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of key film and TV assets. Read the full analysis.
MAGA influencer: Netflix deal is Obama media takeover
A conservative influencer with 10 million followers alleges the Obamas aim to control media via Netflix's $82.7bn Warner Bros deal. Read the full story and the antitrust concerns raised.
Piers Morgan lands £22.5m deal to expand Uncensored brand
Piers Morgan's Uncensored YouTube channel secures major investment to become a global media business. Read the full story on the deal that halted Sky News.
Netflix $72bn Warner Bros Deal Faces Price & Legal Hurdles
Netflix's proposed $72bn takeover of Warner Bros assets could lead to higher subscription prices and a major legal fight, experts warn. Discover the potential impact on your streaming bills.
Netflix agrees $82.7bn Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros Discovery in a colossal $82.7bn deal, reshaping the streaming landscape. Discover what this means for shareholders and the industry.
Paramount fumes at 'unfair' Warner Bros. sale as Netflix leads
Paramount alleges the Warner Bros. Discovery sale process is 'tilted' as Netflix emerges as the frontrunner with a $70bn bid. Read the latest on the high-stakes media acquisition battle.
Rothermere's £500m Telegraph Bid for Media Dominance
Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire the Telegraph, aiming to create a dominant conservative media group. Discover the implications for UK media and politics.
Daily Telegraph's £500m Sale to Daily Mail Owner Approved
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy approves the £500 million acquisition of the Daily Telegraph by DMGT, ending a 19-month period of uncertainty for the historic broadsheet.
Daily Mail owner buys Telegraph in £500m media deal
Daily Mail and General Trust acquires The Telegraph for £500m, creating a right-wing media giant that critics warn threatens press diversity and democracy in Britain.
DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph takeover deal
Lord Rothermere's DMGT secures £500m deal to acquire Telegraph Media Group, creating a right-leaning publishing powerhouse. Read the full analysis of this major media acquisition.
Daily Mail Owner Sells Telegraph in £600m Deal
Daily Mail owner DMGT sells Telegraph Media Group to RedBird IMI in £600m deal, ending decades of ownership. Read the full story of this media shakeup.
White House Supports Paramount Bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Larry Ellison discussed CNN programming changes with White House officials during Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery takeover talks. Discover the political implications.
Lords Call for Independent Body to Oversee Telegraph Sale
Peers urge government to take control of Telegraph sale through independent body as UAE-funded RedBird IMI struggles to find buyer. Read the latest developments.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Sinclair Takes 8% Stake in Rival Broadcaster Scripps
Broadcast giant Sinclair has acquired an 8.2% stake in E.W. Scripps, signalling a potential merger. Shares surged as the US media industry consolidates. Discover the implications.
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