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Paramount Global in talks to open its books to Sony Pictures and Apollo
A special committee of Paramount's board that is evaluating the company's options allowed an exclusivity period to lapse in its deal discussions with Skydance last week
 "Paramount Global in talks to open its books to Sony Pictures and Apollo")
BoE likely to move closer to first rate cut since 2020 as inflation falls
The big question for investors is whether the BoE suggests that a cut could come in June - when the European Central Bank has already signalled it will reduce borrowing costs
 "BoE likely to move closer to first rate cut since 2020 as inflation falls")
Job market squeeze in UK eases in April, permanent hiring down: Survey
For months the REC survey has painted a weak picture on hiring and pay for newly employed workers that has mostly not carried over to official measures of the broader labour market
 "Job market squeeze in UK eases in April, permanent hiring down: Survey")
Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max
Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and chose from an ad-free or ad-supported plan. No prices were disclosed
 "Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max")
Will not compromise further with Israel to win Gaza ceasefire: Hamas
Izzat El-Reshiq, a member of Hamas' political office in Qatar, said in a statement late on Wednesday that the group would not go beyond a ceasefire proposal
 "Will not compromise further with Israel to win Gaza ceasefire: Hamas")
US may ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions: Raimondo
The White House said in February the Commerce probe was being opened because vehicles "collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers
 "US may ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions: Raimondo")
Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments
Hungary's foreign minister, Pter Szijjrt, told a news conference on Monday that Xi and Hungarian officials would sign at least 16 bilateral agreements during the visit
 "Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments")
Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
While in office, McCloskey also was known for befriending Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and criticised Israeli influence on American politics
 "Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96")
Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms
The civil defense agency's own urgent warning asking displaced residents not to return to flooded areas also stressed the risk of disease transmission
 "Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms")
Warning Israel, Biden says US won't supply weapons to attack Rafah
We're going to continue to do what's necessary to ensure that Israel has the means to defend itself, Austin said
 "Warning Israel, Biden says US won't supply weapons to attack Rafah")
Implant had mechanical issues after first human surgery, says Neuralink
Neuralink said it compensated for that retraction through a series of software fixes, which produced a rapid and sustained improvement that has now superseded Noland's initial performance.
 "Implant had mechanical issues after first human surgery, says Neuralink")
Tesla board vows not to move Musk's $56 bn pay package court fight to Texas
Musk called for Tesla to move its corporate home to Texas after Delaware Chancery Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick in January rescinded his pay package over director conflicts of interest
 "Tesla board vows not to move Musk's $56 bn pay package court fight to Texas")
US Police clear out pro-Palestinian protest camp, arrest 33 at DC campus
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability cancelled the hearing after the crackdown, with its chairman and other Republicans welcoming the police action
 "US Police clear out pro-Palestinian protest camp, arrest 33 at DC campus")
US chip production capacity may treble by 2032, says industry group
The Washington-based SIA, which lobbied hard for the Chips Act, is eager to show that the legislation is paying off. It also wants the government to devote more funding to the cause
 "US chip production capacity may treble by 2032, says industry group")
FTSE 100 hits record high, pound slips ahead of BoE interest rate verdict
The blue-chip FTSE 100 ended the session up 0.5%, notching a record high of 20,491.99 points
 "FTSE 100 hits record high, pound slips ahead of BoE interest rate verdict")
Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud new Microsoft facility, meet voters
Biden traveled to Racine, Wisconsin, where he'll highlight a decision by Microsoft to build a $3.3 billion data center that is expected to create roughly 2,000 jobs
 "Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud new Microsoft facility, meet voters")
US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei
The move comes after the release last month of Huawei's first AI-enabled laptop, the MateBook X Pro powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 9 processor
 "US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei")
India to formally convey to ATCM plans to built Antarctica research station
India has two active research stations Maitri and Bharti - in Antarctica. The first research station, Dakshin Gangotri, set up in 1983, had to be abandoned after it sank in the snow
 "India to formally convey to ATCM plans to built Antarctica research station")
UK PM Sunak suffers defection of MP amid charge of 'incompetence'
Natalie Elphicke, MP for Dover, said the Tories under Sunak "have become a byword for incompetence and division"
 "UK PM Sunak suffers defection of MP amid charge of 'incompetence'")
Olympic torch arrives in France's Marseille amid fanfare, high security
Paris Games organizers have promised fantastic' celebrations in the city, where the Old Port has been placed under high security
 "Olympic torch arrives in France's Marseille amid fanfare, high security")