Domain: news.sky.com

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 Invests in Fusion Energy with High-Temperature Superconducting Magnets

Tokamak Energy, using high-temperature superconducting magnets, aims to make nuclear fusion a practical reality by 2040 through the STEP project in the UK, a significant step forward in accessing near-limitless, clean energy.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Three Jailed for 1990s Child Rape, Police Response Criticized

Three men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 13-14 year old girl in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in the 1990s; the judge criticized authorities for treating the victims as responsible for their own abuse, while two of the perpetrators remain at large.

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Gender Equality
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Heir Hunting Boom: Rising Property Values Fuel Surge in Unclaimed Estates

Finders International, a UK heir hunting firm, experiences a boom in unclaimed estates due to rising property values, with cases often involving millions of pounds and beneficiaries unaware of their inheritance; the firm's work highlights the significant number of people dying without wills.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Fragile Gaza Ceasefire: 73 Palestinians Killed, Israeli Divisions Remain

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin Sunday, following a deal involving hostage releases and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza; however, at least 73 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire announcement, and the Israeli cabinet postponed its meeting to vote...

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Gaza Ceasefire Nears Approval Amidst Internal Israeli Opposition and Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is on the brink of implementation, but faces internal Israeli opposition and ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, with continued Israeli shelling resulting in additional casualties; the G7 has urged all parties to cooperate fully.

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Trump's Return: UK PM Navigates Uncertain US-UK Relations

Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is treading carefully in his dealings with the incoming US president, amid concerns about Trump's unpredictability and the impact on the UK-US relationship, including a potential disruption of existing agreements and military co...

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60% Bias Score

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SpaceX Starship Explodes, Forcing Flight Diversions

SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded over the Bahamas on Thursday, eight minutes into its maiden voyage from Boca Chica, Texas, forcing dozens of planes to divert to avoid falling debris; the FAA is investigating.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Booming Heir Hunting Industry Highlights Rise in Unclaimed Estates

Finders International, a UK heir hunting firm, experiences a boom in unclaimed estates due to rising property values, with cases frequently exceeding £1 million; a recent case saw a $5 million inheritance awarded to a located nephew.

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Reduced Inequality
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Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Approved

Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for the release of 33 hostages, to begin as early as Sunday, following days of intense conflict and internal Israeli opposition; over 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since Wednesday.

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UK Leaders Condemn Antisemitism After Auschwitz Visit

Sir Keir Starmer and the UK Prime Minister visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration camp, ahead of the 80th anniversary of its liberation, where they laid wreaths and condemned the rising threat of antisemitism, vowing to fight hatred.

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Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Pact

Russia and Iran are signing a strategic partnership pact in Moscow on Friday, deepening their military and technological cooperation amidst Russia's war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. This follows a similar pact with North Korea, raising concerns about the conflict's escalation and global implica...

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60% Bias Score

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UK and Poland to Forge New Security Pact Amidst Rising Tensions

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Poland on Friday to discuss a new security pact focused on counteracting Russian aggression, human smuggling, and cyber threats, following a Thursday visit to Kyiv where he suggested potential British troop deployment for peacekeeping in Ukraine.

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