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EXCLUSIVE-DOJ antitrust head says Paramount–Warner Bros deal review is not political
Aggressive approach and more cases to come, official saysAffordability at the forefront of antitrust agendaCompanies trying to avoid deal review raise red flagsBy Jody Godoy WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance's PSKY.O proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O will &...Reuters
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Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief
March 19 (Reuters) - The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the ...Reuters
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FBI probes US security official who quit over Iran war, Semafor reports
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Joe Kent, the top U.S. security official who resigned over the war in Iran, is under an FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, Semafor reported on Wednesday citing three sources.The investigation pre-dates his departure as the head of the Nat...Reuters
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Janus Henderson clients, staff push to reject Victory Capital's takeover bid, WSJ reports
March 18 (Reuters) - Clients and investment staff at Janus Henderson JHG.N are urging the asset manager to reject a takeover bid from Victory Capital VCTR.O in favor of a lower-priced offer from Nelson Peltz's Trian and venture firm General Catalyst, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday...Reuters
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Australia's ACCC Says Investigating Into Diesel Supply Conduct In Regional & Rural Australia
March 19 (Reuters) - Australia's ACCC:INVESTIGATING INTO DIESEL SUPPLY CONDUCT IN REGIONAL AND RURAL AUSTRALIAGOT REPORTS CONCERNING DIESEL AVAILABILITY TO INDEPENDENT WHOLESALERS & DISTRIBUTORS SERVICING REGIONAL AND RURAL AUSTRALIAReuters
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Trump administration to display statue of founding father who enslaved dozens
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - A statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver, that was taken down in Delaware in 2020 amid racial justice protests will be displayed by President Donald Trump's administration this year in Washington...Reuters
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BHAV Acquisition Corp Announces Pricing Of $100 Million Initial Public Offering
March 18 (Reuters) - BHAV ACQUISITION CORP ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $100 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGBHAV ACQUISITION CORP: PRICES IPO OF 10 MILLION UNITS AT PRICE OF $10.00 PER UNITFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
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Japanese bonds fall as inflation concerns rise ahead of BOJ decision
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell on Thursday as investors awaited a decision by the central bank and signals for how policymakers will address inflation pressures from surging oil prices.The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis po...Reuters
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Soccer-Man United move for Guimaraes as Real Madrid interest clouds talks
By Fernando Kallas March 19 (Reuters) - Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for around 80 million euros, but renewed interest from Real Madrid threatens to complicate the proposed move, sources close to the negotiations have told Reuters.Newcas...Reuters
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US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault
Civil rights leader says Chavez pressured her into sexHuerta kept two children fathered by Chavez secretChavez family praises courage of survivors who came forward March 18 (Reuters) - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought al...Reuters
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Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
Life satisfaction drops among under 25s in English-speaking countriesPoll does not establish any direct link and researchers say impact is complexBroader social conditions also have a roleBy Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in w...Reuters
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Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy's reach
Pop Mart is partnering with Sony Pictures on its first feature filmBAFTA-nominated filmmaker attached to direct, produce and co-write Labubu filmPop Mart believes entertainment and cultural products can ensure longevity of popular characters BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Labubu's toothy g...Reuters
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FBI investigating US security official who quit over Iran war, Semafor reports
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Joe Kent, the top U.S. security official who resigned over the war in Iran, is under an FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, Semafor reported on Wednesday citing three sources.The investigation pre-dates his departure as the head of the Nat...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia says it reserves right to military action after Iran attacks
RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military actions "if deemed necessary" following Iranian attacks on Gulf countries, the kingdom's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said early on Thursday.Reuters
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Moody's lifts Bolivia's ratings on declining default risks
March 18 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's on Wednesday upgraded Bolivia's issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Caa3 from Ca, citing reduced near-term default risks following a political leadership shift in late 2025. Moody's also lifted Bolivia's outlook to positive from stable. ...Reuters
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US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
US believes China prefers taking control of Taiwan without forceTrump has touted China ties and downplayed threat to Taiwan Chinese pressure on Japan over Taiwan likely to 'intensify' By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 202...Reuters
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