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Merck, the German pharmaceutical group, announced the acquisition of the British biotechnology company Silence Therapeutics for approximately 980 million euros, a transaction that is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2027. #Merck #SilenceTherapeutics #Biotechnologie (translated)

AlertesInfos reported, citing Sky News, that the head of the British Army had announced that political leaders would soon prepare the population for the possibility of war. He had warned that every citizen would be called to make "sacrifices" and contribute to the defense of the country. #Guerre #Sécurité #Défense (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS presented the ban, scheduled to begin on November 6 by the British government, on pornographic content depicting strangulation, incest, or adults playing the role of children as "excellent news." They believed that France should take inspiration from this measure. https://t.co/GtcX1fLEop #Sécurité #ProtectionDesEnfants #LutteContreLaPornographie (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS reported that the British Karl Bushby had returned to England after completing a worldwide journey on foot that began in 1998. According to the author, his journey lasted 28 years and covered 58,000 km across 29 countries; Bushby had also been threatened with a weapon, expelled from several territories, and chased by polar bears. The author added that he returned to see his mother. #Aventure #Marche #Voyage (translated)

Cerfia reported that a British expert estimated that the Bayeux tapestry, nearly 1,000 years old and then on display in London, should no longer be hung vertically. According to him, its weight could damage its fragile fibers, and upon its return to Normandy, it should be displayed in a slanted showcase, Cerfia said, citing The Telegraph. #TapisserieDeBayeux #Patrimoine #Culture (translated)

The author of the post reported that the British publishing house Faber & Faber announced the cessation of the distribution of Sally Rooney's books in the UK. According to him, British anti-terrorism legislation would prevent the publisher from paying her the proceeds generated by sales in the country. https://t.co/DjJA1f5wBc #SallyRooney #Librairie #Édition #PS #GB (translated)

"I have always been completely transparent with the public about my beliefs and intentions, and I fully accept the consequences of this decision. The current British legislation has created a situation in which Faber cannot pay Sally Rooney the income generated from her work in the UK (...). Therefore, and in full agreement with Sally, we have decided to no longer distribute her works in the UK, regardless of the format," Sally Rooney and the publisher announced in a statement published on its website. #SallyRooney #PalestineAction #Librairie (translated)

Sally Rooney stated that she takes responsibility for her support of Palestine Action, following her publisher's decision to remove her books from British shelves due to this group's classification as a terrorist organization in the UK. #SallyRooney #PalestineAction #Librairie (translated)

Cerfia reported, citing The Times, that the British army had trained for six days to retake the Falkland Islands, claimed by Argentina. About 150 British paratroopers and 100 local reservists reportedly simulated operations from 1982, with support from Typhoon fighter jets. The exercises also took into account modern threats, including drone attacks. According to Cerfia, while Argentina reiterated its territorial claims, British military officials believed that it did not have the necessary capabilities to attempt an invasion. #Malouines #RoyaumeUni #Argentine (translated)