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Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

Windows Central

Police divers locate body of holiday-maker missing after paddleboarding at Crescent Head

The body of 61-year-old Steve Wood has been recovered after a combined emergency services search, after he was reported missing on Saturday near Crescent Head on the NSW Mid North Coast.

ABC News

Secret US military documents leaking on Discord seems weirdly normal, doesn't it?

I swear there was a time when war intel leaking in a gaming community didn't feel like a regular Tuesday.

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Microsoft President warns of Russian intelligence infiltration in gaming communities

Microsoft's Brad Smith claims that Russian intelligence is attempting to "penetrate" gaming circles.

Windows Central

Where are they now? Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool side who played Arsenal

We take a trip down Memory Lane to see what happened to the Liverpool squad Jurgen Klopp named for his first match against Arsenal after arriving at Anfield

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Deck cleaning mistakes – 5 common errors to avoid when sprucing up your outdoor living space

Take these expert tips on board to prevent damaging your decking – whether it's timber or composite

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Patio materials – the pros and cons explained for 8 popular options

Choose the best material for your outdoor living space with this expert advice

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Google slams Microsoft's cloud dominance and deals with rivals

Google doesn’t like how Microsoft ties its services together into packages that are hard to break out of.

TechRadar

Google Says Microsoft Cloud Practices are Anti-competitive

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticized imminent deals with several European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms. In Google Cloud's first public comments on Microsoft and its European deals its Vice President Amit Zavery told Reuters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Air pollution in NSW causes 603 premature deaths and costs $4.8bn a year, study finds

Long-term research into Sydney air quality suggests most people in region are exposed to air pollution at levels considered unsafe by the WHO

The Guardian - AU

Liverpool's £40m bonus from Bournemouth and what happened to 'next Raheem Sterling'

Liverpool have sold £40million worth of talent to Bournemouth since their first promotion to the Premier League back in 2015 including Cherries forward Dominic Solanke

Daily Mirror

Federal Trade Commission Attempting A Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Antitrust Issues

PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation buying Activision Blizzard.

Zenger

Microsoft signs 10-year contract to bring Xbox games to Nintendo – here's what that means for players

In a recently deleted post, Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, tweeted the first details of a ten-year deal with Nintendo.

The Conversation

Microsoft refuses to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft president Brad Smith said it isn’t feasible for Xbox to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision in response to UK regulators

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Microsoft Doubles Down on Not Letting Call of Duty Go

Confidence is key for Microsoft in anticipation on EU ruling over proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Daily Mirror

Xbox commits to decade of Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch – but who is it even for?

Call of Duty will be making it's way to Nintendo Switch if the Microsoft Activision deal goes through

Tribune News Service

Microsoft sees no activision deal without Call of Duty

Microsoft Corp. made it clear on Tuesday that there will be no $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. unless it comes with the blockbuster title Call of Duty.

Tribune News Service

Microsoft in showdown with EU to save $69 billion deal

Microsoft Corp. headed into a showdown with European Union antitrust watchdogs by insisting its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. will “bring more competition” for gamers but pledging to show willingness to address antitrust concerns.

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Microsoft signs 10-year contract to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms

Everything arrives "same day" across Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation consoles.

Evening Standard

Microsoft deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles

Microsoft President Brad Smith tweeted the news of the ‘binding 10-year agreement’

The Guardian - AU

How does the NSW government’s renewable energy plan stack up against Labor’s? We asked the experts

The NSW Coalition and the state opposition are putting major funding on the table for clean energy – with both sides recognising action is needed

Tribune News Service

Why 'Call of Duty' game matters to the FTC in Microsoft-Activision deal

Vancouver, Washington, resident Michael Feist has logged nearly 163 hours on "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" since it was released two months ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Microsoft says the FTC’s Xbox lawsuit violates the U.S. Constitution

Microsoft issued its response to the FTC’s lawsuit against the Activision Blizzard deal and called the Commission’s actions unconstitutional

Tribune News Service

Microsoft says it offered FTC consent decree on 'Call of Duty'

Microsoft Corp. said that antitrust regulators shrugged off its offer to make "Call of Duty" available to gaming rivals — including Sony Group Corp. — as part of its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc.

Axios

Microsoft is back on the antitrust hot seat

The FTC's suit says the Activision deal would give Microsoft an incentive to limit competition.

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