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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact.
Published On 23 Apr 2026
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
Published On 22 Apr 2026
Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial arts icon Chuck Norris dies at 86
Published On 20 Mar 2026
Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73
Published On 15 Mar 2026
Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal
Published On 27 Feb 2026
Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid
Published On 24 Feb 2026
FCC reject claims of censorship, announces probe into US show The View
Published On 18 Feb 2026
Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer
Published On 17 Feb 2026
Paramount expands offer for Warner Bros amid hostile takeover bid
Published On 10 Feb 2026

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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech

Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.

CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags

The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.

Paramount Skydance extends Warner Bros takeover bid offer

The Ellison-owned media giant will now give investors until February 20 to consider its bid.

Netflix switches its Warner Bros offer to all-cash deal to quell Paramount

The switch in its offer comes as Paramount Skydance has campaigned that its bid is superior to Netflix’s.

Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount

WBD board says the offer ‘remains inadequate’ as some investors push back.

UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.

Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile takeover bid

Board’s decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal.

Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns

Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.

Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery

It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns

Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.

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