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Wendy’s stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management
Wendy’s stock surged more than 14% after reports that Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is preparing a takeover bid for the burger chain, which has faced consecutive quarterly sales declines.
Amylyx (AMLX) Climbs to Fresh High as Avexitide Moves Closer to Commercialization
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals surged to a new three-year high after its treatment candidate Avexitide demonstrated strong phase 3 results for post-bariatric hypoglycemia, reducing severe low-blood-sugar episodes by 55 percent.
Toei, Shochiku, Kadokawa Among IP Holders Set for TIFFCOM’s Tokyo Adaptation and Remake Market
Eight major Japanese media companies will pitch intellectual properties for international adaptation and remake at Tokyo IP Market in October, seeking deals with producers from Hollywood, Europe and Asia.
‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Secrets in Stage Transformation Video (EXCLUSIVE)
A stage adaptation of “Game of Thrones: The Mad King” debuted at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this month, featuring an intricate set design that required extensive structural modifications and thousands of hours of construction work.
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Thursday briefing: The million young people the UK is leaving behind
An estimated one million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training. A high-profile review led by Alan Milburn is examining the causes of this growing phenomenon.
Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
A study projects European wildfires will increase 39% by century’s end even under optimistic climate scenarios, though improved fire management could reduce increases by over 70%.
How India’s blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
India blocked the film Satluj, a biopic about a human rights activist killed by police, but the ban triggered rare public defiance as Sikh communities organized widespread screenings across Punjab.
France’s ‘aid in dying’ law comes into effect after constitutional approval
France has formally legalized assisted dying for incurably ill adults, joining a small group of nations including the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in permitting the practice.
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida’s primaries
President Trump announced a three-day postponement of a planned 50% tariff on approximately $20 billion in Canadian imports, citing a deal to resume Keystone pipeline construction.
Zomi Frankcom: Australia ‘outraged’ after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia’s foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel declined to launch a criminal investigation into the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in a Gaza airstrike that also killed six colleagues.
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, President Tinubu faces pressure over economic reforms that have caused immediate hardship for many citizens despite promised long-term benefits.
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
Donald Trump announced plans for heightened economic measures against Iran and any nations conducting business with it, describing the campaign as the most severe economic operation ever deployed against a country.
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
A surge of Israeli emigration, driven by concerns over the government’s direction and ongoing conflicts, is reshaping the country’s demographic and economic future as elections approach later this year.
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
The publisher of Stars and Stripes, the US military’s official newspaper, resigned over disagreements with the Defense Department regarding editorial control and government influence.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
Russia has begun importing gasoline from India after Ukrainian strikes damaged its refineries, forcing the historically fuel-exporting nation to rely on imports during the ongoing conflict.
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Ukrainian-born soldiers captured fighting for Russia explain their motivations in interviews at a prisoner-of-war camp in Western Ukraine, with some citing regional identity and others describing coercion or financial incentives.