BBC News Committee aid appeal for Palestinians who suffered in Gaza during 22-day war there in late 2008/early 2009. Most other major UK broadcasters did air this appeal, but rival Sky News did not. British journalist Julie Burchill has accused BBC of creating a "climate of fear" for British Jews over its "excessive coverage" of Israel compared to other nations. BBC and ABC share video segments and reporters as needed in producing their newscasts. with the BBC showing "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir" in the UK. However, in July 2017, BBC announced a new partnership with CBS News allows both
Sky Sports transferred to ITV and then BT Sport. One of Sky's first major live football rights deal was exclusive live coverage of the England football team and held these rights throughout the 1990s. The live rights transferred to BBC Sport in 2001–2008 and remain free to air on ITV. Sky Sports was the long-time home of La Liga, the top-tier of Spanish domestic football, having broadcast the competition for 20 years. From the 2018-19 season, the rights to broadcast La Liga were won by Eleven Sports. During Sky Sports' tenure as La Liga broadcaster, live matches were broadcast on Friday, Saturday,