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Abramovich, Ukraine Funds, Erasmus Cost, Warner Bros Discovery Bid, UK Peacekeeping, Doctors Strike
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Todays UK front pages reveal a mix of political tensions, financial deals, and international developments. The Prime Minister threatens to sue Roman Abramovich over unreleased funds for Ukrainian war victims, while Abramovich claims a strong legal case. Police vow to crack down on intifada chants by pro-Palestinian supporters. The UKs rejoining of the Erasmus program could cost eight billion pounds, with critics accusing the Prime Minister of wasteful spending. A bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for Warner Bros Discovery unfolds, with Warner Bros Discoverys board urging shareholders to reject Paramounts offer. The UK military prepares for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, as a potential peace deal looms. Lastly, the doctors strike and the search for a COVID-19 treatment dominate headlines.
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