UK telecoms giant Vodafone has increased its profit guidance following French billionaire Xavier Niel's acquisition of a stake in the company, marking its first results since the move.

Xavier Niel, owner of Eir, has secured a £4.4 billion deal for a stake in Vodafone, which will not require clearance from the CCPC.

A heated exchange occurred between Free CEO Xavier Niel and Charles Alloncle, the rapporteur of the public audiovisual inquiry commission, with Niel accusing Alloncle of spreading "false" tweets and turning the commission into a "circus."

Xavier Niel and Sunil Mittal are poised to significantly impact Vodafone and BT, as their substantial investments transform the UK's telecoms industry into a 'billionaire's playground'.

Xavier Niel's family investment vehicle, Vega, has agreed to acquire an approximately 16.2% shareholding in Vodafone, making him the biggest shareholder.

A French parliamentary inquiry commission into public broadcasting has already highlighted dysfunctions and shortcomings, with upcoming hearings for Vincent Bolloré and Xavier Niel.

French UDR deputy Charles Alloncle has accused billionaire Xavier Niel of orchestrating the taking of stolen photos with his collaborator, following a confrontation during a public audiovisual inquiry commission.

The hearing of Mediawan shareholders, including Xavier Niel, Matthieu Pigasse, and Jérôme Nommé, before the public audiovisual inquiry commission was canceled due to Niel's last-minute absence.