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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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UK Confirms Fatal Drone Strike in Syria

The UK government confirmed a fatal drone strike in Syria on February 25th, targeting a Daesh terrorist; this is the first public acknowledgment of such an action under the Labour government, raising questions of transparency and military strategy.

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Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Corruption Case

Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and former deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people charged with bribery and misconduct in a public office following a Merseyside Police investigation into Liverpool City Council's contract awards between 2010 and 2020.

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Trump Ultimatum to Hamas: Release Hostages or Face 'Dire Consequences'

President Trump threatened Hamas with dire consequences if they do not immediately release Israeli hostages, marking a significant escalation in the conflict following direct talks between US officials and Hamas, a departure from US policy.

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Clifford Rape Trial: Prosecution Highlights Planned Attack, Defense Points to Prior Consensual Sex

Kyle Clifford is on trial for the rape of his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, on July 9th, 2023, amidst his guilty pleas to murdering her and her family; the prosecution argues the rape was a planned act of violence and revenge, while the defense attributes the forensic evidence to consensual sex 16 day...

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Macron Considers Sharing France's Nuclear Deterrent with Europe

Amid concerns over US security guarantees under President Trump, French President Macron is considering sharing France's nuclear deterrent with other European and NATO allies, prompting debate about the implications for European security.

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Triple Murder Conviction: Misogyny and Online Influence in the Kyle Clifford Case

Kyle Clifford was found guilty of murdering three women, including his ex-girlfriend, and rape; the prosecution argued his actions were fueled by misogyny, citing his pre-attack searches for Andrew Tate's content; Clifford's refusal to attend trial was condemned as cowardly.

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Teenager Apprehended at Avalon Airport with Shotgun

On Thursday, a 17-year-old from Ballarat, Australia, was apprehended by passengers and crew after allegedly attempting to board a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport with a shotgun and ammunition; he had breached airport security.

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UK Smartphone Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition

A UK bill aimed at reducing children's smartphone use has been significantly weakened, replacing proposed bans on devices and higher age limits for social media with a year-long review of screen-based harms by chief medical officers, due to ministerial opposition and lobbying by technology firms.

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Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Forced to Fight for Myanmar Military

More than one million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, face escalating violence, with militant groups forcibly recruiting men to fight for the Myanmar military, which was accused of genocide against the Rohingya in 2017. The recruitment involves abductions at gunpoint, and those refusin...

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England and Wales: New Sentencing Guidelines Spark "Two-Tier" System Debate

New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, effective April 2024, advise judges to consider an offender's ethnic, cultural, or faith background before sentencing, prompting accusations of creating a "two-tier" system and sparking political debate, despite the Sentencing Council's claim that the ...

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NHS Resumes UK Blood Plasma Use, Saving Millions and Improving Patient Care

After a 24-year pause due to vCJD fears, the NHS has restarted using UK-donated blood plasma for medicine, saving up to £10 million yearly in import costs and providing life-saving treatment for patients like four-year-old Ruby Harris who received albumin for a serious liver issue.

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Domestic Abuse Suicide Prompts Call for Tougher Sentencing

Chloe, a victim of domestic abuse, died by suicide in February 2023; her abuser received a three-year, nine-month sentence, prompting calls for tougher sentences for coercive control amid a 29% rise in such suicides.

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