Here Are the Major Deals Facing Antitrust Reviews
Merger regulators in the US and Europe have taken more aggressive stances on deals and companies have been
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Wayne Rooney hopes Marcus Rashford builds Man Utd legacy after signing new deal
Wayne Rooney hopes “incredible talent” Marcus Rashford can help bring titles back to Manchester United and put himself at the same level as the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Manchester City – basking in the afterglow of their treble triumph – are some hurdle to overcome, with up-and-coming manager Rooney also full of praise for Pep Guardiola. The club legend was speaking ahead of managing the Major League Soccer All-Stars against Arsenal. Rooney and Mikel Arteta shared a warm embrace between the press conferences in Washington DC, where Gunners’ new boy Declan Rice could make his first appearance since joining from West Ham.
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Sao Tome and Principe media guide
An overview of the media in Sao Tome and Principe, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Lucy Bronze: Lionesses ‘empowered’ and ‘focused’ after taking FA discussions public ahead of World Cup
England defender Lucy Bronze said the Lionesses are feeling “empowered” ahead of their World Cup opener after releasing a statement addressing the players’ ongoing row with the Football Association over bonus payments and other commercial concerns. In their statement on Tuesday, the Lionesses said they will pause discussions with the FA on performance-related bonuses until after the Women’s World Cup. Bronze said: “It’s the first time as a group we sent a message out ourselves. “Collectively, it was done together and we set our sights on [it]. In that respect, it’s a very empowered player group.”
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VMware Jumps on Interim UK Approval of $61 Billion Broadcom Deal
The gap between VMware Inc.’s stock price and the value of Broadcom Inc.’s proposed takeover narrowed by almost
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Activision Gives Microsoft More Time to Close $69 Billion Deal
Activision Blizzard Inc. agreed to give Microsoft Corp. three more months to close their $69 billion merger so
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Hungarian news channel mistakes Wigan football fans for ‘Ukrainians celebrating Crimea bridge attack’
A Hungarian news channel broadcast a video claiming to show Ukrainians celebrating the destruction of a Crimean bridge - but actually used footage of Wigan Athletic fans from 2016. In the original video, which has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube since it was posted seven years ago, football supporters are seen in a pub chanting “Will Grigg’s on fire” to the tune of “Freed From Desire”. On the Hungarian news channel, that video is cut alongside footage of the destroyed Kerch Bridge, which is the only direct road link between Russia and Crimea. Green MEP Daniel Freund shared the news report on Twitter, labelling it “a disgrace”.
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What to expect at the Women’s World Cup 2023
The Women's World Cup is about to kick off in Australia. England are coming into the competition off the back of their Euros win but injuries have blighted the team and dented their chances. So who will win the World Cup? And which players will shine at the tournament? Sports reporter Sonia Twigg answers your questions on what might happen at the World Cup and who's looking good to lift the trophy. Keep up to date with all the latest Women's World Cup news on Independent Sport.
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Merger Rules Get Tougher in Crackdown by US Antitrust Enforcers
US antitrust agencies stepped up the Biden administration’s crackdown on mergers and acquisitions with a sweeping overhaul of
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Macron Rebuke Forces Big Tech Adviser to Quit EU Economist Job
A former adviser to Silicon Valley has walked away from a post as the European Commission’s chief competition
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DeSantis defends Pentagon proposal purging 'woke' policy from military
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his Pentagon plan in an exclusive interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, which would address recruiting woes by stripping the military of so-called "woke" policy.
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Real Betis give new signing Hector Bellerin Wes Anderson-inspired reveal
Real Betis have confirmed the return of defender Hector Bellerin with an impressive Wes Anderson-inspired reveal. The Spaniard, 28, is back with the club after just a year away, having played on loan at Betis for the 2021/22 season. He featured for Sporting Lisbon earlier in 2023, having been signed by the Portuguese club in the January transfer window. Bellerin has committed to a five-year deal as he returns to Betis, the club his grandfather supported. His transfer was announced in impressive style, with the social media video jumping on the recent trend of Anderson’s style. Read More Victoria premier explains why state has pulled out of hosting Commonwealth Games Cristiano Ronaldo takes swipe at Messi and claims Saudi Pro League ‘better’ than MLS Lionesses train in Brisbane as preparations continue for Women’s World Cup
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