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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Arsenic Found in Blood of Victims After Brazil Christmas Cake Poisoning

Arsenic poisoning from a Christmas cake in Torres, Brazil, resulted in three deaths and several hospitalizations; police are investigating whether the poisoning was intentional.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Georgian President Defies Ruling Party, Refuses to Step Down

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, whose family fled Soviet occupation in 1921, refuses to leave office after her term ends December 29th, claiming the upcoming election is illegitimate and that her resignation would hand power to a pro-Russian government.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russia Denies Responsibility for Passenger Plane Crash in Russian Airspace

A passenger plane crashed in Russian airspace on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan but denied responsibility, while Azerbaijani officials and US intelligence suggest Russian air defenses may have been involved.

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Syrian Refugee Reveals Horrors of Al-Khatib Prison Detention

Syrian refugee Abdullah Al Nofal, residing in London, recently revealed the horrifying details of his 2013 detention and torture in Syria's Al-Khatib prison to his wife, after witnessing news reports of former prisoners fleeing the country, following the fall of Assad. The revelation underscores the...

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NY Corrections Officers Fired After Fatal Inmate Assault

Bodycam footage shows New York corrections officers fatally assaulting a handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, at Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9th, 2023; he died the following day from asphyxia due to neck compression; 13 officers and a nurse were fired, and investigations are underway.

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Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban Amidst Supreme Court Hearing

Former US President Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay a TikTok ban, while working on a "political resolution". A January 10th hearing will determine if ByteDance must sell TikTok to an American company or face a January 19th ban, stemming from US Congressional concerns over China's ...

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Squid Game" Season 2 Receives Mixed Critical Reviews

Critics gave mixed reviews to "Squid Game's" second season, ranging from "brilliant" (The Times) to "disappointing" (The Guardian), citing a slow start but praising its eventual intensity and complex narrative of revenge and redemption. The show's creator acknowledged financial motivations for its s...

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Puppetry Industry Faces Economic Headwinds

The UK puppetry industry, despite its small size, is facing economic challenges impacting artists' work, yet remains a vibrant art form known for its unique audience engagement and emotional impact, exemplified by artists like Hannah Southfield, Anna Harriott, and Paul Batten in the South West.

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Quality Education
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Over 1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Ukraine

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured in Ukraine in the past week, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby, exceeding previous U.S. estimates and highlighting the reckless disregard for their lives by both Russian and North Korean leadership. Ukrainian President Volod...

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Surge in Mass Attacks in China Highlights Economic and Social Tensions

Mass attacks in China surged in 2024, with 19 incidents causing 63 deaths and 166 injuries, driven by economic hardship, limited avenues for redress, and increased societal pressure.

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Trump Opposes TikTok Ban, Seeking Political Solution

Former US President Donald Trump is opposing a US ban on TikTok, seeking a political solution before the Supreme Court hears arguments on January 10th, while the app faces a potential ban on January 19th unless its Chinese owner sells it to an American company.

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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Airliner Downing, Denies Responsibility

On December 25th, 2024, a Russian missile allegedly downed an Azerbaijani airliner in Russian airspace, killing 38. President Putin apologized to Azerbaijan but didn't accept responsibility, citing Ukrainian drone attacks.

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