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British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

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Musk's X Amplification of Grooming Gangs Scandal Raises Concerns

Elon Musk's recent X posts about the grooming gangs scandal, driven by interactions with right-wing accounts, resulted in at least 40 million engagements, amplifying a pre-existing discussion and raising concerns about the spread of far-right narratives.

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Optimal Booking Dates for 2025 Holiday Rentals Revealed

Vrbo recommends booking 2025 holiday rentals by January 20th for Easter, February 17th for international summer trips, and March 24th for UK summer staycations, citing significantly reduced availability after these dates.

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Charlie Hebdo: A Decade of Unanswered Questions

On January 7, 2015, two al-Qaeda-affiliated brothers, Said and Cherif Kouachi, killed 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, targeting the magazine for its depictions of the Prophet Muhammad; the attack sparked widespread protests and a debate on free speech, while also highlighting a rise...

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Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi Campaign Finance Allegations"

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving millions from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 presidential campaign, facing charges including corruption and illegal campaign financing; the trial involves 11 other defendants.

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Trump Jr. Visits Greenland Amidst Father's Ownership Claims

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Greenland on Tuesday for a private visit, prompting no governmental meetings but video content for a podcast; this follows his father's repeated calls for the US to own Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, while Denmark increases its defense spending for Greenlan...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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King's Foundation Inquiry: Governance Failures and Substantial Risks Identified

A three-year investigation by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator into the King's Foundation found that Michael Fawcett's actions exposed the charity to substantial risk, although no misconduct was found among trustees or Fawcett. The inquiry criticized his failure to inform colleagues abou...

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Meta Capitulates: $1 Million Donation and US Fact-Checking Shift

Facing political pressure and potential legal challenges, Meta contributed $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, and subsequently ended third-party fact-checking on its US platforms, a move that contrasts with EU regulations.

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UK Bond Yields Hit 25-Year Highs, Raising Concerns

UK government bond yields have surged to 25-year highs, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal plans and reflecting investor concerns about the UK economy, though the situation is less severe than the 2022 mini-budget crisis.

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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 25-Year High

UK long-term borrowing costs hit a 25-year high of 5.25% on Tuesday, exceeding even the 2022 mini-budget levels, due to investor concerns about stagflation and the Bank of England's ability to cut interest rates, posing a challenge to the government's fiscal plans.

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UK Mandates Child Sexual Abuse Reporting, Facing Criminal Penalties

The UK government will mandate reporting of child sexual abuse by professionals, facing criminal sanctions for non-compliance; this follows a decade of inaction and is a key recommendation from the Jay report, aiming to address systematic failures in child protection.

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No Poverty
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Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis

Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.

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Russia Claims Gains in Eastern Ukraine Amidst Unverified Reports

Russia claims it captured Kurakhove near Pokrovsk and repelled a Ukrainian offensive in Kursk; Ukraine has not confirmed these claims, raising questions about their accuracy and strategic impact.

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