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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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Ireland to Ask ICJ to Broaden Genocide Definition in Gaza Case

Ireland will ask the International Court of Justice to broaden its definition of genocide, claiming Israel's actions in Gaza constitute collective punishment, citing 44,000 deaths (Hamas figures) and millions displaced; this follows South Africa's case under the UN Genocide Convention.

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2025: Third Hottest Year Predicted Due to Climate Change

The Met Office forecasts 2025 as the third hottest year on record, exceeding pre-industrial levels by at least 1.29°C due to continued greenhouse gas emissions, despite the El Niño effect's decline.

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32% Bias Score

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G7 Backs Syrian Transition Amidst Concerns and American's Release

G7 leaders pledged support for a credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian government in Syria following Bashar al-Assad's rule, emphasizing respect for human rights and territorial integrity; meanwhile, an American citizen, Travis, was found safe after being detained in Syria since May.

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56% Bias Score

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Freed Syrian Prisoner Raises Hopes, But Fate of British Journalist Remains Unknown

Following the release of a man held prisoner in Syria for seven months, concerns remain for the whereabouts of British journalist John Cantlie, who was abducted in 2012 and has appeared in ISIS propaganda videos. Despite British government claims in 2019 that he is alive, his current status remains ...

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MOBO Awards Founder Diagnosed with Stage Four Bowel Cancer

Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, announced her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis, using her platform to advocate for early detection and proactive healthcare while continuing to lead the organization.

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Sara Sharif Murder: Father and Stepmother Found Guilty

Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of murdering their 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, in Woking, Surrey, after a campaign of horrific abuse that involved beatings, burns and strangulation; Faisal Malik, Sharif's brother, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death.

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Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns

A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.

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"E-bike and E-scooter Crime Soars 730% in Five Years in England and Wales"

"Crimes involving e-bikes and e-scooters in England and Wales have surged by over 730% since 2019, with over 11,000 offenses recorded in 2023/24, linked to various crimes including theft, robbery, drug trafficking and violent offences. The City of London Police have seized over 400 such vehicles, hi...

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Sara Sharif Murder Highlights Systemic Child Protection Failures in England

10-year-old Sara Sharif was murdered after suffering extensive abuse, prompting questions about systemic failures in child protection; a report reveals 485 children in England died or were seriously harmed by abuse or neglect in the year to March 2024.

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Currys Warns of Price Rises Following Labour Budget

Currys reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales but warned of upcoming price increases due to the Labour government's budget, estimating a £32 million impact from increased employer National Insurance contributions; this comes despite a recent rise in consumer confidence.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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"Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Without Competitive Bid"

"Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup by acclamation, bypassing a formal bidding process; this raises concerns about transparency and human rights given Saudi Arabia's human rights record and FIFA's close relationship with the Saudi government."

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64% Bias Score

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Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Worsening US Relations

Russia issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the US, Canada, and parts of the EU due to worsening relations with the US described as "teetering on the verge of rupture", citing risks of detention by US authorities and escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.

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