Universal Music receives takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
Billionaire claims world’s biggest music company has suffered due to postponement of US listingBusiness live – latest updatesBillionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund has offered to buy Universal Music Group (UMG) in a deal that values the world’s biggest music company at more than €50bn (£44bn).Pershing Square, the New-York based hedge fund, has offered to buy…
Read MorePauline Hanson says she won’t ‘abandon’ Ben Roberts-Smith as Greens argue ‘no one should be above the law’
Queensland senator ‘steadfast’ in her support of former Australian soldier as police charge him with five counts of war crime – murderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, says she will not “abandon” Ben Roberts-Smith despite his arrest…
Read MoreStephen Colbert Mocks Trump’s Expletive-Filled Post Threatening Iran
Late night hosts mocked the president’s expletive-filled ultimatum to Iran, posted on Easter Sunday morning.
Read MoreIran says US-Israeli projectile has struck a synagogue in Tehran
A US-Israeli strike has caused extensive damage to a synagogue in Tehran, according to a video by Mehr News.
Read MoreUK City firms report fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years
CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel ReevesBritain’s financial services companies have reported a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, in a surprise boost to the government after a gloomy end to 2025.Banks, insurers and investment managers said their businesses were growing, with…
Read MoreTuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?
In today’s newsletter: As cases charged hit their highest level on record in England and Wales, a look at what is behind the increase and whether the criminal justice system is keeping paceGood morning. Disturbing new data shows that stalking offences recorded by police in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with…
Read MoreIran urges youths to protect power plants and Saudi Arabia closes bridge as Trump’s deadline nears
President Donald Trump departs after speaking with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)2026-04-07T04:20:49Z DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday after Iran fired missiles…
Read MoreTrump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2026-04-07T04:01:42Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday…
Read MoreAsian shares are mixed ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen oil route
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)2026-04-07T03:25:33Z TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading Tuesday, as oil prices continued to surge ahead of a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump set for…
Read MoreUS soldier trying to halt wife’s deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base
This photo provided by Jen Rickling shows U.S. Army staff sergeant, Matthew Blank, left, and his wife, Annie Ramos, posing for a photo while celebrating their wedding, in March, 2026, in Houston. (Jen Rickling via AP)2026-04-06T22:59:58Z NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his wife’s deportation after she was…
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