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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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Defense Stocks Surge on Increased Spending Announcements

Following announcements of increased defense spending, European and UK weapons companies experienced a surge in share prices, with the FTSE 100 reaching a record high; BAE Systems saw a 17.5% increase, adding £5.92bn to its value.

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Injectable Drug Shows Superiority Over Oral Immunotherapy for Multiple Food Allergies

A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study found injectable omalizumab superior to oral immunotherapy for multiple food allergies; 36% of participants receiving omalizumab tolerated multiple allergens versus 19% with oral immunotherapy, highlighting improved safety and efficacy, with implications for t...

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World's Most Prolific Blood Donor Dies at 88

James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man, died; his plasma, donated 1173 times between 1954 and 2018, saved over 2.4 million babies from Rhesus disease through the development of anti-D, a medicine derived from his rare antibody.

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British-Israeli Hostage Undergoes Surgery After 271 Days in Hamas Captivity

Emily Damari, a 28-year-old British-Israeli woman, was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during their attack on Israel, suffering gunshot wounds that resulted in the loss of two fingers and leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries. Her captivity in unsanitary Hamas tunnels lasted 271 days, wit...

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Oscars 2025: Ceremony Details and Predictions

The 97th Academy Awards will be held today at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 7 PM ET (midnight UK time), hosted by Conan O'Brien; the ceremony will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and others and highlight a theme of 'celebration of connection' following recent LA ...

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UK Proposes European Coalition to Secure Ukraine Peace Deal

Following a strained Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, Sir Keir Starmer proposed a European coalition to bolster a Ukraine peace deal, with the UK pledging ground troops and air support; this comes alongside a £1.6bn UK export finance deal for 5,000 more air defense missiles for Ukraine and a pledge to incre...

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Pope Francis Suffers Acute Respiratory Failure, Condition Remains Serious

Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with a severe respiratory infection, experiencing two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to mucus buildup and bronchospasm; his prognosis remains reserved.

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Scottish Painter Jack Vettriano Dies at 73

Renowned Scottish painter Jack Vettriano died at 73 in Nice, France, on Saturday; his death is not considered suspicious; his iconic painting "The Singing Butler" sold for a record-breaking £744,800 in 2004.

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South Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency, Forcing Evacuations

Dry and gusty conditions caused over 175 wildfires in South Carolina on Sunday, forcing evacuations in eight neighborhoods and prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency; the fires covered 6.6 square miles before dropping to 163 by Monday.

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Zelenskyy Meets King; UK Pledges More Aid and Peacekeeping Coalition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met King Charles III at Sandringham after meetings in London focused on securing military and financial aid, including a new £1.6bn deal for 5,000 air defense missiles; the UK is developing a "coalition of the willing" to defend any peace deal.

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UK Confident in US Alliance Despite Tense Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting

A tense White House meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ended without a signed minerals deal, raising concerns about future US aid to Ukraine; however, a UK minister expressed continued confidence in the US-UK alliance and the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine.

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Europe Steps Up Ukraine Aid as US Support Wavers

Amidst Washington's fluctuating support for Ukraine, Germany seeks €3 billion more in aid, while Norway plans increased economic support; Russia criticizes Zelenskyy's US visit, and Zelenskyy calls for stronger US support.

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