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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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Euro Cinema Body UNIC Says EU Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Approval Conditions “Should Have Gone Further”

  • UNIC says EU merger safeguards are too limited.
  • Paramount must divest its UIP stake.
  • Restrictions on some distribution deals last ten years.

The European cinema exhibitors’ body UNIC has criticised the European Commission’s approval of Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the remedies imposed do not go far enough. It welcomed the requirement for Paramount to sell its stake in United International Pictures, but argued that the decision…

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Britain has the WORST mental health in all of Europe, study finds – but the Japanese are the most miserable

  • Study finds Britain has worst mental health in Europe.
  • Japan ranked the most miserable country overall.
  • Findings shown via an international comparison map.

A study has ranked Britain as having the worst mental health of any country in Europe, according to new research reported by the Daily Mail. The findings highlight a stark contrast between the UK and its European neighbours, raising fresh concerns about the state of mental wellbeing among…

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Saudi Arabia’s $55 billion EA buyout approved by the European Commission, who say it doesn’t “raise competition concerns”

  • EU regulators approved the $55 billion EA takeover.
  • The Commission found no significant competition concerns.
  • US scrutiny and human-rights concerns remain.

The European Commission has approved the proposed $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, concluding that it does not create competition concerns in EU markets. The decision is significant because it removes a major regulatory hurdle for…

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European Commission says EA’s controversial $55 billion buyout “would not raise competition concerns” and clears it for Saudi-led ownership

  • EU regulators cleared EA’s proposed $55 billion takeover.
  • The Commission found no competition concerns.
  • Saudi-led ownership remains controversial.

The European Commission has approved Electronic Arts’ proposed $55 billion takeover by a Saudi-led investor group, concluding that the deal would not create competition concerns. The decision removes a significant regulatory obstacle for one of the largest proposed acquisitions in the video games industry, though the ownership arrangement…

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EA Sale To Saudi Arabia Clears A Major Hurdle

  • EA shareholders approve $55bn Saudi-led takeover
  • Deal would take EA private
  • Regulatory approvals are still required

Electronic Arts shareholders have approved the proposed $55 billion sale of the games publisher to an investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The vote removes a major obstacle to taking EA private, but the transaction still requires regulatory approvals before it can be completed. Shareholders…

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Boy, seven, is lanced through the stomach by javelin thrown by top young athlete leaving him seriously injured in France

  • Seven-year-old seriously injured by a javelin in France.
  • The javelin was reportedly thrown by a young athlete.
  • Further circumstances and official responses remain unclear.

A seven-year-old boy was seriously injured in France after being struck in the stomach by a javelin reportedly thrown by a leading young athlete. The incident highlights the potentially severe risks involved in athletics training and competitions, particularly where spectators or children are near throwing areas. The report…

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Darline Graham reveals what Trump told her inside Oval Office after brother Lindsey’s death

  • Darline Graham discusses Trump's Oval Office condolences after brother Lindsey's death
  • Interview aired on Fox News' "Hang Out with Sean Hannity"
  • She reflects on her path from tragedy to a Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina has spoken publicly for the first time about a private conversation with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office following the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. The disclosure came during an interview on Fox News' "Hang Out with Sean Hannity,"…

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EU approves Saudi Arabia’s $55bn acquisition of EA, clearing path for largest private leveraged buyout of all time

  • EU clears Saudi-led $55bn takeover of Electronic Arts
  • Would be the largest private leveraged buyout ever
  • Deal criticised over Saudi human rights record and union opposition

The European Union has approved the $55bn (£43bn) acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), private equity firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, clearing a major hurdle for what would become the largest private leveraged buyout in history. The European Commission said its standard…

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Maldini confirms crisis-hit Italy have held talks with Guardiola and Ancelotti

  • Italy has approached Guardiola and Ancelotti over vacant manager's job
  • Maldini says federation wants decision announced within the week
  • Move follows Italy's third straight World Cup qualification failure

The Italian football federation (FIGC) has confirmed it has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new Italy manager, as the country seeks to rebuild after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Technical director Paolo Maldini revealed the approaches following a…

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The ‘mistake’ that finally led to charge of French ‘love rival’ more than a year after murder of British expat Karen Carter at her Dordogne home

  • French woman charged over murder of British expat Karen Carter.
  • Charge comes over a year after the Dordogne killing.
  • A "mistake" by the suspect reportedly broke the case open.

Nearly a year after British expat Karen Carter was murdered at her home in the Dordogne, France, a woman described as a "love rival" has finally been charged in connection with the killing, following what investigators have called a "mistake" that unravelled the case. The development matters because…

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