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The Spanish government has hindered BBVA's €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell by enforcing a three-year prohibition on merging the two banks, as stated by Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo. BBVA now faces a decision to accept these conditions, challenge them legally, or abandon the bid, with BBVA's chair asserting that such government restrictions are "illegal." Need More Context? 🔎

Thailand has enacted travel restrictions on all individuals and vehicles attempting to enter Cambodia amid escalating tensions following a fatal border clash, with punitive measures imposed by both nations. The Thai government aims to curb illegal scam operations in Cambodia while facing political fallout from a leaked phone call involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, which has strained her coalition. Need More Context? 🔎

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror organization, equating it with groups like ISIS, following recent vandalism of military planes. This decision comes amid allegations of genocide against Palestinians by Israel, raising concerns about silencing protest and labeling pro-Palestinian support as extremist, while neglecting real war crimes. Need More Context? 🔎

Court documents obtained by CBC reveal the operations of a sophisticated organized theft ring responsible for stealing substantial amounts of Lululemon merchandise across the Lower Mainland. This investigation has uncovered links to a broader network of traffickers and prolific shoplifters, indicating a significant issue of retail theft in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced it will end its business with companies linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, following pressure from Palestinian activists and a review of its operations. While the move is seen as a positive step towards compliance with international law, activists criticize Maersk for continuing to transport military hardware for Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to stop doing business...

Video footage has emerged of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, passionately speaking at a 2022 seminar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressing excitement about his faith. Various organizations, including Global Minnesota and Minnesota Africans United, have clarified that Boelter was not affiliated with them and have condemned the violence surrounding the recent allegations against him. Need More Context? 🔎