Domain: bbc.com

Brand name and home for the BBC's online service

BBC Online, formerly known as BBCi, is the BBC's online service. It is a large network of websites including such high-profile sites as BBC News and Sport, the on-demand video and radio services branded BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, the children's sites CBBC and CBeebies, and learning services such as Bitesize and Own It. The BBC has had an online presence supporting its TV and radio programmes and web-only initiatives since April 1994, but did not launch officially until 28 April 1997, following government approval to fund it by TV licence fee revenue as a service in its own right. Throughout its history, the online plans of the BBC have been subject to competition and complaint from its commercial rivals, which has resulted in various public consultations and government reviews to investigate their claims that its large presence and public funding distorts the UK market.

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Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced

Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Carter's 77-Year Marriage: A Political Partnership and a Life of Service

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year marriage, ending with her death in November 2023, was a unique political partnership that took them to the White House and beyond into a life of dedicated public service, marked by modesty in their post-presidency.

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UK Weather in 2024: Contrasting Extremes Amidst Global Warming

In 2024, despite a globally record-breaking warm year, the UK experienced contrasting weather: record-breaking warmth in January and May, the second warmest February since 1884, but a summer cooler than average since 2015 and Storm Isha, the most significant windstorm since 2022, causing widespread ...

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Climate Action
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Bloomberg Ranks Africa's Richest: Rupert Tops Dangote in 2024

The 2024 Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks Johann Rupert of South Africa as Africa's wealthiest person with a net worth of $14.3 billion, followed by Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at $13.4 billion, highlighting the impact of global and regional economic factors on their fortunes.

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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cancer Survivor's Unexpected Inspiration: A Research Project

While en route to a hospital for breast cancer treatment, a South African woman living in Leicester found inspiration in a Nelson Mandela park, spurring a four-year research project, "Named After Nelson," exploring the global impact of places named after the anti-apartheid revolutionary.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sudan's Football Team Qualifies for Afcon Amidst Civil War

Despite Sudan's ongoing civil war, its national football team, guided by coach Kwesi Appiah, qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, demonstrating the unifying power of sport amidst conflict and displacement; the team overcame playing home matches in neighboring countries and numerous personal...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Nine UK Special Forces Members Under Investigation for War Crimes

Nine UK special forces members face potential war crime prosecutions for two separate incidents in Syria, with one case involving eight individuals and another one, while a separate case involving a special forces member in Afghanistan is also under review by the Service Prosecuting Authority.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Ministers Debate Employment Rights for Eastern European Workers Post-EU Expansion

In 2004, UK ministers debated delaying employment rights for Eastern and Central European workers after EU expansion, with concerns about housing and potential social strain; however, the policy was maintained due to economic benefits, leading to a far higher influx of workers than initially predict...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Female Pop Stars Dominate UK Charts Amidst Industry Challenges

In 2024, female pop artists achieved a record-breaking 34 weeks at the top of the British singles chart, led by Sabrina Carpenter, while Taylor Swift's album "Tortured Poets Department" sold over 783,000 copies, highlighting both success and challenges for the UK music industry.

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Gender Equality
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Argentine Journalist Jorge Lanata Dies at 64

Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata, known for his investigative reporting and provocative style, died on Monday at age 64 in Buenos Aires after a battle with pneumonia. His career included founding multiple media outlets and exposing government corruption.

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Quality Education
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Yorkshire Residents Honored in King's New Year Honours List

The 2024 King's New Year Honours List included several Yorkshire residents, recognizing their achievements in various fields, including horticulture (Alan Titchmarsh, CBE), cycling (Tom Pidcock, OBE and Katy Marchant, MBE), arts (Graham Ibbeson, OBE), and social justice advocacy (Julie Devey and Rut...

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