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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Prince Harry's Trial Against News Group Newspapers Begins

Prince Harry's trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) starts Tuesday, alleging unlawful newsgathering and a corporate cover-up spanning from 1996 to 2011, focusing on articles from The Sun and the now-closed News of the World; the outcome could significantly impact NGN's reputation and British jo...

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British-Israeli Hostage Released After 471 Days in Gaza

British-Israeli national Emily Damari was released on Sunday after 471 days as a hostage in Gaza, following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; she sustained gunshot wounds, and her mother tirelessly campaigned for her release.

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44% Bias Score

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Murphy Makes 147, Reaches Masters Final

Shaun Murphy made a 147 maximum break in his 6-3 Masters semi-final win over Mark Allen on Saturday, setting up a final against Kyren Wilson, who beat Judd Trump 6-3 in the other semi-final.

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Shein's Profits Double Amidst Ethical Concerns

Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion giant, reported a doubling of UK profits to over £24 million in 2023 despite facing scrutiny over its labor practices, including a BBC investigation revealing 75-hour workweeks for some employees, violating Chinese labor laws; however, millions of consumers continue to ...

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Organ Donation Advocate Allison Angell Dies at 46

Allison Angell, a British woman with cystic fibrosis, died at 46 after receiving four major organ transplants over 10 years; she became a vocal advocate for organ donation law changes, significantly influencing Wales's 2015 legislation.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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US TikTok Ban Sparks Concerns of Global Spread

The US will ban TikTok on Sunday due to national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership, prompting predictions of a global ban mirroring previous actions against Huawei and Kaspersky, although the incoming President's opposition introduces uncertainty.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Hints at 90-Day TikTok Ban Extension

Former President Donald Trump indicated a likely 90-day extension to a US ban on TikTok, delaying its potential shutdown on January 19, 2025, despite a court order upholding the ban unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the platform.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Begins After Three-Hour Delay

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began on January 21st, 2024, at 11:15 AM local time, involving a phased exchange of over 30 Israeli hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners, following a three-hour delay due to unresolved tensions and disagreements over the prisoner list; the agreement, med...

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Games Workshop's £126.8m Profit: Miniatures to Marvel-Level Success?

Games Workshop, founded in 1975, reported £126.8m profit in the second half of 2024, fueled by miniatures, licensing deals, and the success of its video game Space Marine II (4.5 million copies sold in its first month).

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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TikTok Banned in US: App Shuts Down Hours Before Deadline

TikTok was shut down in the US hours before a nationwide ban took effect due to the failure of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by the January 19th deadline mandated by a law upheld by the Supreme Court.

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48% Bias Score

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Global Economic Uncertainty in 2025: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Trade Wars

The global economy faces uncertainty in 2025, with projected 3.2% growth threatened by persistent inflation, US interest rate policies, and Donald Trump's potential re-imposition of tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, impacting supply chains and potentially causing a recession.

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Reduced Inequality
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Glencorse Massacre: A Soldier's Betrayal

Forty years ago, the bodies of three soldiers were discovered near Loganlea reservoir in Scotland, initially believed to be an IRA attack but ultimately revealed as an inside job committed by Andrew Walker, a fellow soldier, who killed them during a payroll robbery, resulting in his arrest and convi...

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