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🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Netflix abandons fight for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has decided not to increase its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ending its competition with Paramount Skydance for the takeover.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race as Paramount bid declared 'superior'

Netflix has withdrawn its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount's higher offer to take precedence in the takeover battle.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Netflix drops its bid for Warner Bros., clearing path for takeover by Paramount

Netflix has withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros., allowing Paramount Skydance to finalize its own substantial deal for the company.

Feb 27 • 02:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Netflix declines to raise offer for Warner, paving way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has opted not to increase its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount's higher offer to take precedence.

Feb 27 • 00:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bidding War with Netflix: Trump Insider on Course for CNN Takeover

Netflix has withdrawn from its bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially paving the way for a takeover by Paramount led by Trump associate David Ellison.

Feb 27 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

UN says Israel wants to consolidate permanent takeover of the West Bank

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has accused Israel of solidifying its annexation of the West Bank and altering the demographics of the Palestinian territory, raising concerns about ethnic cleansing.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

After years in exile, Iran's crown prince is planning for a takeover

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi advocates for U.S. military intervention in Iran to help facilitate a regime change.

Feb 26 • 18:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley set for crunch meeting over buying EFL giant

Mike Ashley, the former owner of Newcastle United, is set to reopen discussions regarding the potential purchase of Sheffield Wednesday after the preferred bidder withdrew from the takeover process.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 26, 2026

The UN has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for atrocities linked to the violent takeover of el-Fasher.

Feb 26 • 07:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mandom's TOB Successful Amid MBO with Price Increased Three Times to a Total of 125.6 Billion Yen

Mandom Corporation announced the successful completion of its tender offer (TOB) initiated by CVC Capital Partners, following three price increases, ultimately amounting to 125.6 billion yen.

Feb 26 • 07:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Alleged N76bn fraud: EFCC tenders CBN minutes on Arik Air takeover

The trial of former AMCON Managing Director Ahmed Kuru regarding a N76bn fraud linked to Arik Air this week included evidence from a significant Central Bank of Nigeria meeting.

Feb 26 • 00:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Former Head of CBA at Orlen. Paweł Wojtunik in the management of the company. In the background, the takeover of Energa

Paweł Wojtunik has been appointed to the management board of Orlen, focusing on security and risk, amid significant personnel changes following the acquisition of Energa.

Feb 25 • 18:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

One of the soldiers who took TVE on February 23: "We had orders not to talk to anyone, the first shot in the air and the second to hit"

A soldier involved in the February 23, 1981 takeover of TVE recounts the events and orders he received during the intervention, as revealed in recently declassified government documents.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BREAKING: Sheffield Wednesday takeover COLLAPSES as potential new owners pull out of deal

The proposed takeover of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has collapsed as the potential owners withdrew from the deal due to financial concerns.

Feb 25 • 13:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: People With Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Feb 25 • 05:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Wild video shows masked ruffians attacking police cruiser with officer inside during illegal street takeover

A chaotic street takeover in Gaithersburg, Maryland, saw masked individuals attacking a police cruiser while an officer was inside.

Feb 24 • 23:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur

A UN report indicates that the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region have committed acts that amount to genocide and other war crimes during their takeover of El Fasher.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: The Retreat of Alpha Bank

Alpha Bank's stock has lost most of its gains this year, with eight negative closes in the last ten sessions, impacted by halted takeover speculation from UniCredit.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tinexta takeover bid, funds contest the price and write to Consob

Funds including Amber Capital and others are contesting the price of the Tinexta takeover bid, reaching out to the market authority Consob for clarification.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted

Paramount Skydance has submitted its best and final offer for Warner Bros Discovery, intensifying a high-stakes takeover bid in the media industry.

Feb 23 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Netflix boss says $83bn Warner Bros takeover will benefit industry

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos defends the company's $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, arguing it will promote growth in the entertainment sector.

Feb 23 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Commerzbank CEO in Interview: "A little external pressure is not bad at all"

Bettina Orlopp, the CEO of Commerzbank, discusses the bank's current situation amid a takeover battle with Unicredit and asserts the bank's confidence in managing its affairs independently.

Feb 21 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z Exclusive: Patients and Care Workers Must Wait Longer for Improvement

German hospitals are willing to give up unverified takeover of nursing salaries by health insurers, but the Health Ministry rejects proposed reforms.

Feb 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Banco Sabadell distributed 1.8 million to its president and 4.8 million to the CEO in the year of the takeover bid

Banco Sabadell's president and CEO received significantly different compensations in a year marked by a hostile takeover bid.

Feb 20 • 17:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Takeover Battle: Starting Sunday, Unicredit Can More Easily Acquire Commerzbank

Unicredit is now permitted to use its own shares for acquiring additional shares in Commerzbank starting February 22, raising the stakes in their ongoing takeover battle.

Feb 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin: Dominique de Villepin fears that 'demonizing' LFI legitimizes 'an identity takeover'

Dominique de Villepin expresses concern that the political demonization of La France Insoumise may lead to an increase in extreme right-wing sentiments in France.

Feb 19 • 23:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Accusations against RSF Militia: UN Sees Signs of Genocide in Sudan

A UN report indicates that the RSF militia's takeover of Al-Fashir in Sudan shows signs of genocide and serious war crimes have been committed.

Feb 19 • 14:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of 'Account Preparers' in Securities Account Takeover Case, Allegedly Established and Transferred for Profit

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of electronic computer fraud in a case involving the takeover of securities accounts and unauthorized stock trading in Japan.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Fear and Survival - Reflections On a Year Under M23 Rule in Goma

The article reflects on the grim reality and emotional impact of living under M23 rebel control in Goma, DRC, a year after the group's takeover.

Feb 19 • 04:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA will raise 60% more debt this year after the takeover halt

BBVA is set to increase its debt issuance by 60% this year following the suspension of its takeover bid for Sabadell.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

American billionaire Leon Cooperman increases Manchester United stake as takeover stance emerges

Leon Cooperman has increased his stake in Manchester United to 5.2% but is not pursuing a full takeover.

Feb 18 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA allocated more than 1 billion to advertising during the two years of the takeover bid for Sabadell

BBVA spent over 1 billion euros on advertising during its failed takeover bid for Banco Sabadell.

Feb 18 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Warner resumes talks with Paramount

Warner has restarted discussions with Paramount regarding a potential takeover, giving them seven days to submit a final offer, amid interest from both Paramount and Netflix.

Feb 17 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Azerbaijan Sentenced Former Leader of Nagorno-Karabakh to 20 Years in Prison for War Crimes

Azerbaijan's military court sentenced former leader R. Vardanyan to 20 years in prison for war crimes following the country's takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Feb 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Warner Bros Rejects Revised Offer from Paramount, But Will Negotiate for a Week

Warner Bros Discovery has rejected Paramount's latest hostile takeover offer but has allowed a week for further negotiations.

Feb 17 • 14:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warner Bros. Rejects New Offer from Paramount, But Gives Them a Week to Submit a Better One

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's latest hostile takeover bid but has given them a week to present a better offer.

Feb 17 • 13:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Intended to Ride the Wave but Became a Player: A Defendant's Regret Over Securities Account Takeover

A Tokyo court held the first hearing for defendant Lin Xin-hai, who was charged with illegal access and stock price manipulation after becoming involved in a scam involving the takeover of multiple securities accounts.

Feb 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Usman, Abure LP factions clash over secretariat takeover

The Labour Party in Nigeria is facing a leadership crisis as factions led by Nenadi Usman and Julius Abure clash over control of the party's national secretariat in Abuja.

Feb 17 • 00:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Warner Bros Discovery weighs new sale talks after fresh Paramount offer

Warner Bros Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with Paramount Skydance, who are pursuing a $108.4 billion takeover while trying to disrupt an existing agreement WBD has with Netflix.

Feb 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Families bid to take over their children’s care home that amassed huge tax debts

Families are attempting to take control of a charity-run care home for disabled children that is facing closure due to significant tax debts and management issues.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Israel continues the takeover of Palestinian-populated occupied West Bank lands

Israel's government has approved a decision requiring those with land claims in the designated 'Area C' of the West Bank to submit supporting documents, leading to potential serious issues for Palestinian land ownership.

Feb 16 • 04:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Thousands Killed in "Unprecedented" Wave of Violence

At least six thousand people were killed in a three-day period during the takeover of El Fasher, Sudan, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Feb 15 • 14:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The endless war for territory behind the attack on a judge investigating a drug gang in San Martín

A judge in San Martín faces threats from a drug gang following an attempted takeover of the courthouse by alleged associates of a jailed drug dealer.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Torres earned 14.75% more at BBVA in 2025 despite the failure of the takeover bid for Sabadell

In 2025, Carlos Torres, the president of BBVA, earned a salary of 9.1 million euros, representing a 14.75% increase from the previous year, even after the failure of a major takeover bid.

Feb 13 • 16:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After the evacuation of the At Tanf base, what is the future of the US military presence in Syria?

Syria's defense ministry announced the takeover of the At Tanf base following the withdrawal of US troops, raising questions about the future of US military engagement in Syria.

Feb 13 • 15:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Asset Management Giant: A German-British Bank is Reinventing Itself

The German-British asset manager Schroders faces a potential takeover by US competitor Nuveen for £10 billion, marking a significant turning point in its 220-year history.

Feb 13 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Opening: Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan

The Berlinale film festival opens with a film depicting the chaotic situation in Kabul during the Taliban's takeover in August 2021, highlighting the ongoing struggle for Afghan citizens.

Feb 12 • 19:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

NATO has initiated a new security initiative named 'Arctic Sentry' to bolster defense in the Arctic amid rising military activity from Russia and growing interest from China, coinciding with President Trump's commentary on acquiring Greenland.

Feb 12 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe

The UK government is investigating the £500 million sale of the Telegraph to the Daily Mail due to competition concerns.

Feb 12 • 13:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Norwegian General Warns: The Risk Is Not Russia's Control of Greenland, but Their Submarines in the Arctic

A Norwegian general asserts that the real threat from Russia lies not in the takeover of Greenland but in the presence of their submarines in the Arctic region.

Feb 12 • 12:31 UTC

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