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The Independent UK · Jul 23

Paramount Skydance Wins EU Approval for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal After Offering This Key Concession— but US Hurdles Loom

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has secured European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) after agreeing to end its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures.

Benzinga · Jul 23

Severe heatwave grips Europe with Spain facing 44C temperatures

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The Independent UK · Jul 23

Far-right activists to sue European Commission over 'remigration' rejection

The European Commission has rejected a European Citizens' Initiative seeking to suspend asylum and family reunification and return "unintegrated" non-European migrants to their countries of origin. Its organisers are preparing a legal challenge.

Euronews · Jul 23

West Nile virus: 21 cases in Greece as it spreads across Europe

Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia also reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus infection.

Euronews · Jul 23

These are the safest solo travel destinations around the world – and seven are in Europe

Microstate San Marino came out on top, with a risk index of just 0.78 out of 10, while Andorra, Austria and Czechia also finished high in the rankings.

Euronews · Jul 23

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Wildfires continued to sweep across swathes of Italy, France and Spain on Thursday, forcing thousands to flee from blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. In France, more than 10,000 tourists had evacuated from camping sites and other holiday accommodation near Bordeaux in the southwest on Thursday, as a…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Europe heatwave latest: Wildfires force 20,000 to flee homes in France as Spain burns in 40C heat

Much of southern Europe has been in the grip of an intense heatwave, with wildfires tearing through the region including France and Italy

The Independent UK · Jul 23

The best value European holiday destinations for families – revealed

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The Independent UK · Jul 23

Global Market: European shares slip as tech stocks drag; ECB policy decision in focus

European shares slipped as weak semiconductor earnings and renewed concerns over AI spending weighed on technology stocks. Energy shares gained as Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, while investors awaited the ECB’s policy decision.

The Economic Times · Jul 23