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The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the companies were in advanced merger talks.

The moves mark the automaker’s most visible shake-up under an interim management committee headed by Chairman John Elkann.

More than 97.5% of shareholders’ votes were in favor of plans to spin off its television business Canal+, its advertising and public relations business Havas, and create a new company known as Louis Hachette Group.

The arms producer and drone software company have reached a deal to cooperate in creating an industry standard for controlling and operating unmanned drones, which is expected to benefit Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The comedian, who joked about drug addiction with Donald Trump, has built a following with an edgy and freewheeling style.

GSK extended its collaboration with Zhifei to commercialize its shingles vaccine Shingrix in China until 2034.

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the $100-billion mark, the Swiss Re Institute said.

The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal will likely boost competition in the U.K. mobile sector, but would only proceed if both companies implement certain conditions.

While the off-road-vehicle maker Polaris has benefited from moving some production south, Trump’s levy proposal is primed to add millions in costs.

The cuts amount to around 5% of the division’s workforce, fewer than the up to 2,500 positions Airbus had initially sought to eliminate two months ago.