# SkyNews

Epstein files continue to dominate headlines with new releases, while UK Prime Minister Starmer engages in diplomatic talks with China amidst US warnings. Global tensions rise as a US armada heads towards Iran.

### About SkyNews
Sky News is a global news and social media analysis compilation.  

### Insights
- skynews engagements hit 33.3M which is 119% higher than it's daily average.

### Top SkyNews News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Thames Water closes in on 16bn rescue deal with lenders Money News Sky News A group of creditors is nearing an in-principle agreement with Ofwat that would keep Britain's biggest water utility out of temporary government ownership Sky News learns"  
[News Link](https://news.sky.com/story/thames-water-closes-in-on-16bn-rescue-deal-with-lenders-13501323) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T11:00Z 8.6M followers, 15.5K engagements


"Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Mandelson's husband for osteopathy fees files show US News Sky News In September [----] Lord Mandelson's husband sent Jeffrey Epstein a message mentioning emails about "osteo course expenses". Epstein replied saying he would wire the loan "immediately""  
[News Link](https://news.sky.com/story/epstein-sent-thousands-of-pounds-to-mandelsons-husband-for-osteopathy-fees-files-show-13501237) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T09:11Z 8.6M followers, [---] engagements


"High hopes for Team GB as they target best-ever medal haul at Winter Olympics UK News Sky News Britain had a disappointing Olympics four years ago - but a number of strong prospects this time round could make it a games to remember"  
[News Link](https://news.sky.com/story/high-hopes-for-team-gb-as-they-target-best-ever-medal-haul-at-winter-olympics-13501033) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T08:44Z 8.6M followers, [----] engagements


"Epstein files: Key findings so far after more than three million pages released US News Sky News Email exchanges as well as thousands of videos and images are included in the latest release from the US Department of Justice"  
[News Link](https://news.sky.com/story/epstein-files-key-findings-so-far-after-more-than-three-million-pages-released-13501245) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T05:33Z 8.6M followers, [----] engagements



### Top SkyNews Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"Video footage of Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition released in the latest batch of the Epstein files shows the sex offender's former girlfriend denying giving massages. It is unclear who recorded the footage or when it was recorded. #SkyNews #EpsteinFiles #GhislaineMaxwell"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews/video/7601496888654777603) [@skynews](/creator/tiktok/skynews) 2026-01-31T12:10Z 9.9M followers, 709.6K engagements


""This relationship is the strongest now than it has been in decades." Sir Keir Starmer says he and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi set out clear priorities to further deepen UK-Japan relations. 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://trib.al/jsIoVpz https://trib.al/jsIoVpz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2017559662699200698) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T11:24Z 8.6M followers, 88.3K engagements


"Under Salt Marsh actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks about how the auditioning process has changed and evolved since he started his career. The new Sky series is set in a fictional Welsh town and follows Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall's characters trying to solve a murder before the evidence washes away in a storm. #SkyNews #SirJonathanPryce #UnderSaltMarsh"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews/video/7601483281535700246) [@skynews](/creator/tiktok/skynews) 2026-01-31T11:17Z 9.9M followers, 34.7K engagements


""The UK-Japan partnership is of profound and growing importance." Sir Keir Starmer says both countries have the potential to further strengthen their relationship as he meets with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] https://trib.al/jsIoVpz https://trib.al/jsIoVpz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2017553694892454109) [@SkyNews](/creator/x/SkyNews) 2026-01-31T11:00Z 8.6M followers, 143.1K engagements

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