EU Conditionally Approves International Paper's $7.16 Billion DS Smith Buy
The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announces she won't seek reelection in 2026
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The Papers: Putin 'peace talks' and a 'game of no halves'
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Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors
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The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit
A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.BBC News - 1d -
FDA approves new genetic disorder drug
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High Court approval in assisted dying bill to be dropped
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EU to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
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The Papers: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'
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Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drugmaker Springworks
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EU ponders how to respond to a fresh Trump onslaught
Brussels can’t do the rapid pre-emptive retaliation that Canada and Mexico threatenedFinancial Times - 3d -
US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
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The Papers: 'MPs in vile chats' and 'Labour's plan to tackle Farage threat'
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Russia’s fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper
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Infinite possibilities: the Rose International Dance prize – in pictures
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Fin Smith's composure gives England vital new dimension - Dawson
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The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
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Fin Smith delivers after 'rabbit in headlights' start
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Elon Musk Does Not Want to Buy TikTok
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Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is not interested in acquiring the video-sharing app TikTok, and has no plans regarding what he would do if he owned it. Musk made the remarks during a virtual ...The Hill - 4d -
The Papers: Trump 'won't deport Harry' and tributes to Southport 'angels'
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Trump slams Biden over paper straws, declares mandate ‘is dead’
President Trump in an early Saturday post slammed former President Biden over what he called the previous administration's mandate against plastic straws. "Crooked Joe’s MANDATE, 'NO PLASTIC ...The Hill - 5d -
Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London
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Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court
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EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
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Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
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Why the N.F.L. Hired Kyle Smith as Its New Fashion Editor
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