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Sky's owner, Comcast, has agreed to acquire ITV in a £1.6 billion deal. This move marks a significant expansion of Comcast's presence in the UK media market. ITV is one of the UK's largest commercial broadcasters, with a portfolio of…

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died recently. The funeral procession drew massive crowds, with mourners dressed in black and carrying flags bearing the phrase "We will rise". Khamenei, 83,…

Comcast, the US telecom giant and owner of Sky, has announced a £1.6 billion takeover of ITV's broadcasting arm. The deal will see Comcast acquire ITV's free-to-air TV channels, including ITV1, ITV2, and ITV4, as well as its streaming platform,…

A Scottish village in Lanarkshire is experiencing growing concerns over a proposed AI datacentre. The development, initially touted as a boon for the local economy, has sparked fears among residents about its true impact. Plans for the datacentre were first…

Protest rights are under scrutiny one year after Palestine Action was proscribed. A retired priest, among others, has taken a stand, deeming protest a moral duty. This stance comes amidst concerns over the erosion of the right to protest in…

The Australian Space Agency has shed light on the origin of mysterious 'space balls' found on Queensland beaches. These objects are consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere. The agency's assessment provides a plausible…

BT's share price has surged 80% since Allison Kirkby took the helm, becoming the company's first female chief executive. Kirkby's appointment marked a significant shift for the telecoms giant, which had faced criticism for its stagnant growth and poor customer…

The waning crescent moon is currently visible in the morning sky, paired with the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. This celestial grouping is best observed in the east before sunrise. The Pleiades cluster, comprising seven bright…

Ukraine is seeking to sign agreements with seven Nato countries to cooperate on drone development by the end of the year. The countries in question are the UK, France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland. Kyiv's goal is to…

Researchers have found a significant correlation between bilingualism and delayed brain ageing. A recent study reveals that individuals who speak two languages have brains that appear approximately six years younger than those who speak only one. This discovery suggests that…

Russia has launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, resulting in at least seven fatalities. The assault on the Ukrainian capital is the second major attack in less than a week. The attacks caused significant damage to…

The war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with US officials describing the current situation as "frozen" on the battlefield. US President Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the upcoming Nato summit. The meeting comes as the…

China is investing heavily in robotics research, with a focus on creating dextrous hands for humanoid robots. This is considered the hardest problem in robotics, as it requires precise movement and coordination. The goal is to transform humanoid robots from…