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UK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros

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The UK competition watchdog started the investigation into Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. We ask the former CMA director how will it affect the deal?

Also, why is Switzerland going to restrict the number of the population in the country?

And we look into one of the most successful IPO - SpaceX.
9 Jun 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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