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The study termination deals an early setback to Sanofi’s newly appointed chief executive, Belen Garijo, who took the helm last month after leading Germany’s Merck KGaA since 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Administrators were appointed at Denby on 31 March after the firm struggled with rising energy and labour costs, ultimately leading to more than 130 workers being made redundant.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The parole board consists of 21 commissioners who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for three-year terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

An investigation has uncovered a series of alleged safeguarding failings linked to an east Belfast church where a man with 45 convictions was appointed as a lay pastor.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Picking up weapons that lay close to paw they assembled at their appointed posts to await further orders.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques