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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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Trump Criticizes Putin, Kremlin Remains Open to Contact

Following Trump's criticism of Putin for undermining Zelenskyy and hindering peace talks, the Kremlin stated Putin remains open to contact with Trump, although no call is currently scheduled; Trump threatened further sanctions against Russia.

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GCHQ Data Breach: Student Pleads Guilty to National Security Risk

Hasaan Arshad, a 25-year-old GCHQ placement student, pleaded guilty to endangering national security by transferring top-secret data, including employee names and a crucial tool, to his personal devices; the breach, discovered in 2022, involved accessing information from a secure workstation using h...

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UK-US Economic Deal Negotiations Continue Amidst New US Tariffs

Following a phone call between Prime Minister Sunak and President Trump on Sunday, the UK and US are continuing negotiations for an economic prosperity deal despite President Trump's recent announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars, which threatens significant UK exporters.

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Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales

England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...

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Europe's First Orbital Rocket Launch Fails

On Sunday, at 12:30 pm local time, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket launched from the Arctic Andoeya Spaceport in Norway, but crashed into the sea 40 seconds later, producing valuable data despite the premature termination.

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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Could Exceed 10,000 Amidst Civil War

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, causing at least 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and 300 missing; the death toll is predicted to rise to 10,000, with economic losses exceeding the country's annual GDP; ongoing civil war severely hinders relief efforts.

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Greenland Rejects Trump's Annexation Claims

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion of US control over Greenland, emphasizing the island's self-governance and urging calm amidst Trump's threats of military action and disregard for international norms, fueled by interest in Greenl...

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UK Government to Temporarily Block Controversial Sentencing Guidelines

The UK government will introduce an emergency bill this week to temporarily block new sentencing guidelines prioritizing pre-sentence reports for minority ethnic groups, sparking a showdown with the judiciary over concerns of discriminatory practices and the Sentencing Council's authority.

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UK Implements New Car Tax and Minimum Wage

New UK economic measures implemented April 1st, 2024, include increased car taxes for electric vehicles and a higher minimum wage of £12.21 for workers aged 21 and over, along with other changes impacting banking, property, and international trade.

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UK Government to Overrule Sentencing Council Guidelines

The UK government will introduce legislation to overrule the Sentencing Council's guidelines on pre-sentence reports, which prioritize reports for ethnic minorities to address sentencing disparities, following criticism of "two-tier justice", with potential legislation as early as Monday.

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London's Silvertown Tunnel Opens with Tolls Amid Controversy

Starting April 7th, London's Silvertown Tunnel opens with tolls for both it and the Blackwall Tunnel, costing up to £13 for large vans at peak times, aiming to alleviate congestion and improve public transport but facing criticism over environmental concerns and increased traffic.

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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Could Exceed 10,000 Amidst Civil War

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, resulting in at least 1,700 deaths and 3,400 injuries, with 300 missing; predictive models suggest the death toll could reach 10,000, and the ongoing civil war significantly hinders rescue efforts and aid delivery.

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