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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Panama Rejects Trump's Threat to Reclaim Canal

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected Donald Trump's threat to reclaim the Panama Canal, asserting Panamanian sovereignty over the waterway and its surrounding area. Trump accused Panama of imposing exorbitant fees on US ships and threatened to take back the canal, escalating trade t...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Saudi Arabia Accuses Germany of Ignoring Warnings about Magdeburg Attack Suspect

Saudi Arabia claims it repeatedly warned Germany about Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a suspect in the Magdeburg market attack, providing intelligence four times before the attack but receiving no response; Al-Abdulmohsen obtained asylum in Germany in 2016.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chechen Women's Escape Highlights Systemic Oppression

Liya Zaurbekova, 19, fled Chechnya in May due to patriarchal oppression, escaping to Moscow with help from activist Svetlana Anokhina before fleeing the country; this case highlights systemic issues faced by women in Chechnya seeking freedom, and the risks faced when escaping.

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Gender Equality
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Syrian Women's Rights Under HTS Rule: Hopes and Concerns

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, women's rights activists are demanding increased representation and freedoms under the new HTS administration, despite concerns about the group's past and potential future restrictions on women's rights.

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Gender Equality
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Man Arrested for Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on NYC Subway

A man was arrested in New York City for setting a woman on fire on a subway train on Sunday, December 22nd, resulting in her death; the suspect was identified and arrested after a tip from students who recognized him on another train.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Munitions Accident Kills 12 Vietnamese Soldiers

Twelve Vietnamese soldiers died in a munitions accident during a military exercise on December 2, 2024, in Dong Nai province; initial reports suggest a lightning strike ignited the explosives, but questions about safety protocols remain.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chagos Islands Deal Stalled Over Financial Disagreements

Negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands are stalled due to disagreements over financial compensation for Mauritius relinquishing sovereignty, despite an agreement for the UK to retain a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia. This is prompting criticism in the UK from the Conservati...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mixed Reviews for Chalamet's Bob Dylan Biopic, "A Complete Unknown"

Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan in the new biopic "A Complete Unknown" has received mixed reviews, with praise for his performance and production values, but criticism for emotional distance and a lack of deeper insight into Dylan's character; the film explores Dylan's 1960s transition fr...

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Honda-Nissan Merger Aims to Counter Chinese Auto Industry Dominance

Honda and Nissan, Japan's second and third-largest automakers, are exploring a merger to counter Chinese competition, aiming to create a $54 billion entity (potentially $58 billion with Mitsubishi) by August 2026, becoming the world's third-largest car producer.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique

Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Syria's New Leader Announces Weapon Control, Armed Group Integration

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced that all weapons will be under government control, including those held by Kurdish forces; armed groups will soon dissolve and join a new Syrian army, a process that will be significantly impacted by Turkey's support. Separately, Donald Trump called for P...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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India's Economic Growth Slows to 5.4%, Below Projections

India's economic growth slowed to 5.4% in Q3 2023, below the projected 7%, due to weak consumer demand, stagnant private investment, reduced government spending, and high interest rates aimed at curbing 6.2% inflation; experts highlight a dualistic economy hindering sustained growth.

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