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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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Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest

Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...

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UK Government Rejects Intervention as Pound Falls to 2023 Low

The UK government rejected calls for intervention as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023 due to concerns about the budget's impact on growth, unemployment, and interest rates, causing increased borrowing costs.

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Avanti West Coast Faces Major Sunday Service Disruptions Due to RMT Strikes

Avanti West Coast faces major disruptions every Sunday until May 25th due to RMT union strikes over rest day working, resulting in significantly reduced timetables and limited service hours on multiple routes, impacting commuters and leisure travel.

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BepiColombo Reveals Stunning New Images of Mercury

On Thursday, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning close-up images of Mercury's surface taken by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its sixth flyby, revealing sunlit plains and potentially icy craters near the north pole.

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US Designates RSF in Sudan as Committing Genocide

The United States has formally declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan are committing genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and seven of its companies based in the UAE, amidst a humanitarian crisis with over 11 million displaced and tens of thousands dead.

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State of Emergency Declared in Engels Following Ukrainian Drone Strike

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a Russian oil base in Engels, Russia, resulting in a state of emergency declaration and two deaths; Russia launched an air strike in Zaporizhzhia, killing 13.

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Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate

UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.

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UK Grocery Prices to Surge 4.2% Due to Budget Tax Hikes

UK grocery prices are expected to rise by 4.2% in the latter half of 2024 due to budget tax increases, impacting household budgets already strained by rising costs; retailers like Tesco anticipate significant financial effects.

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Truell Makes Conditional Takeover Bid for De La Rue

Financier Edi Truell offered a conditional takeover bid for De La Rue, the Bank of England's currency printer, at 125p per share, contingent on the completion of a \£300 million deal to sell De La Rue's authentication division.

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Trump Renews Call for US Control of Greenland, Panama Canal

During his second press conference since the November election, Donald Trump advocated for US control of Greenland, insisting Denmark should cede it; emphasized the strategic importance of the Panama Canal; and proposed a 5% increase in NATO spending per member state; these statements were met with ...

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Trump Refuses to Rule Out Force to Regain Control of Panama Canal and Greenland

US president-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military or economic action to regain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing national security, while proposing a 5% increase in NATO defense spending and suggesting that Canada become the 51st US state.

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Shein Refuses to Disclose Xinjiang Cotton Sourcing to UK MPs

Shein's general counsel for EMEA refused to answer UK MPs' questions about its cotton sourcing, specifically whether it uses cotton from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is alleged. This refusal prompted criticism from MPs who said it showed a lack of transparency and raised concerns about Shein'...

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