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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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Ukraine Launches New Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region

Ukraine launched a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday, involving a small group of tanks and armored vehicles, after a previous incursion in August that resulted in the capture of nearly 500 square miles. Russia claims to have repelled the attack, but reports suggest ongoing intense fig...

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Leeds Bradford Airport Reopens After Snow Closure; Major US Winter Storm Impacts Millions

Heavy snowfall caused the temporary closure of Leeds Bradford Airport's runway, but it has since reopened; however, flight disruptions continue, and a family is stranded in Berlin due to weather-related flight cancellations, while a major winter storm affects 60 million people across 30 US states.

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Musk's UK Grooming Scandal Comments Spark Political Divide

Amidst a UK grooming scandal, Reform UK's deputy leader praised Elon Musk, while the health secretary criticized Musk's "ridiculous" comments; Musk's potential donation to Reform UK and support for Tommy Robinson further fuel the political divide over handling the scandal and its implications.

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Trump to be Sentenced Next Week, Judge Signals No Jail Time

A New York judge will sentence President-elect Donald Trump on January 10th for 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign; although the judge indicated he would likely issue a conditional discharge, avoiding jail time.

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UK Cold Snap Exacerbates Concerns Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

A cold snap has gripped the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, prompting amber weather warnings for snow and ice across much of England and Wales. This has exacerbated concerns about the government's recent cuts to winter fuel payments, impacting millions of vulnerable households.

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Veteran's Suicide Explosion at Las Vegas Trump Hotel

A decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, detonated explosives inside his Tesla Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas Trump hotel on New Year's Day, resulting in minor injuries to seven people and his subsequent death by suicide; notes revealed political grievances and a desire for societal change.

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Major Winter Storm Cripples Central US, Prompts States of Emergency

A major winter storm impacting the central US has caused hazardous road conditions and prompted states of emergencies in four states, with up to 35.6cm of snow reported and over 60 million people under weather alerts across 30 states due to a southward-moving polar vortex, leading to numerous accide...

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Sudan's Ancient Pyramids Threatened by War

Sudan's ancient pyramids, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Meroë, face destruction from the ongoing war; tourism has stopped, causing financial ruin for locals while the National Museum in Khartoum has been looted by the RSF militia.

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14 Dead, 35 Injured in New Orleans New Year's Terror Attack

A 42-year-old army veteran, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a rented truck into crowds celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing 14 people, including a 31-year-old British national, Edward Pettifer, and injuring at least 35 others; the FBI is investigating the incident as a premedit...

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Tesla's China Success Hinges on Musk-China Ties Amidst US Tensions

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, producing almost a million cars yearly, thrives due to strong ties between Elon Musk and high-ranking Chinese officials, including Premier Li Qiang, despite potential US-China trade conflicts under the incoming Trump administration.

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Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners for Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Crisis

Myanmar released over 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, for its independence day; however, prominent political prisoners remain jailed, reflecting ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns.

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Farage distances Reform UK from Tommy Robinson amid Musk's support

Nigel Farage distanced Reform UK from Tommy Robinson despite Elon Musk's support for the jailed activist and reported interest in donating to the party; Farage stated Robinson would not join Reform UK, highlighting a conflict between Musk's populist approach and Farage's strategic political goals.

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