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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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NATO Warns of Imminent Major Russian Hybrid Attack

A senior NATO official warns of a "real prospect" of a major Russian hybrid attack causing substantial casualties, highlighting a recent surge in suspected attacks including sabotage and arson since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO is updating its strategy to counter hybrid warfare.

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UK Rejects Putin's Apology for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash, Demands Independent Investigation

A passenger jet flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russia claims air defense systems were active due to a nearby Ukrainian drone strike, while the UK and others demand an independent investigation.

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UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release

In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...

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Israel Attacks Gaza Hospital, Raising War Crimes Concerns

Israeli forces raided and set fire to Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, one of three remaining medical facilities, forcing evacuations and causing concern over potential war crimes. The attack follows similar assaults on other hospitals and the killing of five medical staff, amid a war that has...

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Putin Open to Ukraine Peace Talks in Slovakia

Following an offer from Slovakia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would consider peace talks with Ukraine, potentially hosted in Slovakia; this comes as Ukraine captured a wounded North Korean soldier fighting alongside Russia, adding complexity to the conflict nearing its three-year mark.

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Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital: Patients Stripped, Humiliated

Israeli forces raided and burned Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, forcing patients, including one man with his family, to leave half-naked, walk to a checkpoint, and endure hours of humiliation and insults before being released; the hospital director was detained.

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Thales Secures Major Contracts, Securing Govan's Legacy

Thales' Glasgow facility, established in 1888 and the sole supplier of periscopes to the Royal Navy since WWI, recently won a £1.8bn contract for naval fleet maintenance and a £169m contract for Dreadnought submarine periscopes and sonar systems, securing its legacy and employing Govan residents.

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UK Retail Job Losses Surge to 169,395 in 2024

The UK retail sector experienced a significant increase in job losses in 2024, with 169,395 positions lost due to business failures and cost-cutting, exceeding the 2020 pandemic levels, and is predicted to worsen in 2025.

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2025 UK Local Elections: Reform UK's Challenge to Conservatives and Labour

The 2025 English local elections on May 1st will be a critical test for Reform UK, challenging both Conservative and Labour parties and potentially reshaping the UK's political landscape due to the party's growing popularity and impact on the right-of-center vote.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Intentional Targeting

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, resulting in numerous fatalities; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of intentionally targeting the plane, citing a pattern of disinformation and demanding accountability, while the UK and US officials blame Russian air d...

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2024 Global Elections: Record Turnout, Significant Political Shifts

The 2024 global election cycle witnessed record voter turnout, resulting in significant political shifts, including Donald Trump's US presidential win, the loss of ruling party majorities in South Africa and Botswana, and deadly post-election protests in Bangladesh.

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Indictment in NYC Subway Arson Murder

Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. illegally, has been indicted on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a sleeping woman on fire on a New York City subway train on Sunday, December 2023, after which he allegedly watched her burn to death. The victim is stil...

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