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US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Mammoth deal has raised questions about corporate consolidation and editorial independence in media.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:15:00 UTC.

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  1. Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments

  2. Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery clears legal hurdle

  3. US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros

  4. Legal setback for Trump: Second judge halts $100,000 H-1B visa fee

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