Concordia and McGill universities had both filed lawsuits in early 2024, arguing that the government’s plan to increase tuition for out-of-province students was discriminatory and threatened their institutional viability.

The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic’s boss and the US Department of Defense.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Staff are told Brewdog’s German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.