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UK Government Plans Major Shake-Up of Merger Rules

The UK government is set to reform merger control rules, aiming to accelerate deals and reduce red tape. Changes could reshape the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) role. Read the full details.

Trump buys $1m in Netflix and Warner Bros bonds

Donald Trump purchased over $1m in bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery just days after stating he would be 'involved' in their proposed $82.7bn merger. Explore the ethical and political implications.

South Korea's ex-president gets 5-year prison sentence

A Seoul court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years for abusing power and blocking his arrest. The verdict precedes a major insurrection trial where prosecutors seek the death penalty. Read the full story.

Reservists could be called up for war at 65

The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for armed forces reservists from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold for mobilisation. Find out what this means for national defence.

Iran Crackdown: 400+ Eye Gunshot Injuries in One Hospital

Iranian doctors report a brutal crackdown on protests, with over 400 eye gunshot injuries in a single Tehran hospital. Tens of thousands protest in the largest anti-government movement since 2009. Read the full report.

Letterman calls CBS News a 'wreck' under new bosses

Former late-night host David Letterman has launched a scathing attack on CBS News, calling it a 'wreck' under its new leadership amid the Paramount-Skydance merger. Read his full comments and the fallout.

Media Mega-Deals Pose Danger to Democracy, Hearing Warns

A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.

£200m for UK Forces Deployment to Ukraine

The UK government has earmarked £200 million to ready its armed forces for deployment to Ukraine as part of a multinational peacekeeping force, following a landmark agreement with France and Ukraine.

Fifth Venezuelan Oil Tanker Seized by US Forces

US naval forces have intercepted another Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the fifth such seizure. This action intensifies pressure on the Maduro regime's energy exports. Read the full report.

Rio Tinto and Glencore in £190bn Merger Talks

FTSE 100 miners Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary talks over a potential £190bn merger, aiming to create the world's largest mining entity. Read the full story on the seismic shift in the global mining landscape.

Rio Tinto in $200bn Talks to Buy Glencore

Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.

Sudan: 1,000 Days of War Leaves 70% Needing Aid

After 1,000 days of brutal conflict, 30 million Sudanese require assistance. Exclusive Sky News reports reveal foreign weapon proliferation and the devastating capture of Al Fashir. Read the full investigation.

Glencore and Rio Tinto Restart Merger Negotiations

Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.

Sudan's 1,000-Day War: The Human Cost

As the Sudan conflict reaches 1,000 days, Sky News Daily explores the war's roots, the devastating human toll, and what the future holds. Listen to the podcast for expert analysis.

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