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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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Treasury Leak Inquiry, Kinship Carers' Plea, and Ukraine Conflict's Potential Resolution

Following a leaked Treasury growth forecast, an inquiry is underway, while kinship carers in England seek increased financial support, and a Trump-Putin call suggests potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, raising concerns about UK defence spending in light of shifting US policy.

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UK Chancellor Faces Accusations of CV Fraud and Expense Scandal

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multiple accusations of embellishing her CV and making questionable expense claims during her time at HBOS, involving hundreds of pounds spent on personal items, prompting questions about her future and the government's economic credibility.

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Europe Plans Major Defence Spending Increase Amidst Concerns Over Waning US Support

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed NATO's future, highlighting plans for increased European defence spending (potentially exceeding 3% of GDP) to offset concerns over waning US support and address various threats, including those from China, Iran and North Korea; this comes as the UK chairs t...

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American Teacher Released From Russian Prison

American teacher Marc Fogel, 63, was released from a Russian jail on Tuesday after more than three years of wrongful detention for drug smuggling; his release, facilitated by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is seen as a potential step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict.

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UK to Refuse Citizenship to Illegal Migrants

The UK government will refuse British citizenship to migrants arriving illegally by small boats or concealed in vehicles, starting February 10th, impacting all illegal arrivals regardless of arrival date, except those using commercial airlines. This follows a rise in irregular arrivals, with almost ...

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Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence

Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.

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Damascus After Assad: Calm Amidst Ruins

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Damascus displays a surprising calm, despite widespread destruction and ongoing efforts to bring regime officials to justice for widespread human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings.

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Assad Regime's Records Expose Thousands of Syrian Victims

In a fire-damaged Homs prison, documents detailing the Assad regime's systematic oppression and human rights abuses were discovered, revealing the arrests, alleged crimes, and fates of thousands of Syrians, including the likely extrajudicial killings of those detained in 2011-2013.

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DRC Demands End to Football Club Sponsorships with Rwanda Amidst Violent Conflict

The DRC government is urging Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich to end their sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda due to Rwanda's alleged role in the violent conflict in the DRC, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and widespread displacement.

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UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis

The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...

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Nottingham Attacks: Public Inquiry to Start in Weeks

Following the Nottingham attacks that killed three, a judge-led public inquiry will start in weeks, scrutinising multiple agencies and Valdo Calocane's mental health care, with the aim of preventing future tragedies and lasting two years.

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Prevent Program Failed Sir David Amess Killer

A review found that Ali Harbi Ali, the man who murdered Conservative MP Sir David Amess, was released from the Prevent anti-terror program too quickly following just one meeting five years before the attack, despite showing signs of radicalization.

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