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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Assad Flees to Moscow After Damascus Falls to Rebels

Following the December 9th fall of Damascus to rebel groups, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after his military surrendered, fled to Moscow, claiming he was forced to leave after heavy drone attacks on a Russian airbase where he was present.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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IPBES Report Highlights Interconnected Global Challenges, Urges Holistic Approach

An IPBES report warns that climate change, nature loss, and food insecurity are deeply linked, with current siloed approaches costing the global economy $10-25 trillion annually; it proposes 70 solutions for a holistic approach, emphasizing the need for sustainable production, ecosystem restoration,...

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Life on Land
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Russia Vows Retribution After Assassination of Top General in Moscow

On December 17, 2024, a bomb hidden on an e-scooter killed Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, in Moscow; Ukraine claimed responsibility, prompting Russia to vow retaliation.

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24% Bias Score

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Early Bronze Age Massacre in Somerset: 37 Victims Found

A mass grave containing the remains of at least 37 people, mostly children and teenagers, was discovered in Somerset, England, dating back to the Early Bronze Age (around 4,000 years ago). The victims were brutally murdered, dismembered, and possibly cannibalized, challenging previous assumptions ab...

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Amnesiac Prisoner Released from Syrian Prison, Identity Unknown

A recently released amnesiac prisoner from Syria's Saydnaya prison, initially believed to be a long-missing Jordanian man, has sparked multiple claims of kinship as several families seek to identify their missing relatives, highlighting the lasting impact of the Syrian conflict and systemic issues s...

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44% Bias Score

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AI Shows Promise in Preventing Diabetes-Related Sight Loss

AI-powered tools are being developed to detect diabetic retinopathy earlier and more efficiently by analyzing fundus images, potentially preventing vision loss, though cost-effectiveness varies and equitable access is a key challenge.

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Good Health and Well-being
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North Korean Casualties Confirmed in Ukraine Conflict

The Pentagon confirmed North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region suffered casualties, marking the first reported deaths since October when 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to support Russia; Ukraine reported at least 30 killed or wounded over the weekend; the ...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Death of Russian Chemical Weapons Official in Moscow

Major General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops, was killed by an explosion in Moscow; Ukrainian security services claimed responsibility, citing his alleged role in using chemical weapons in Ukraine, while Russia mourned him as a patriot.

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Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead"

On December 16, 2024, a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killed a teacher, a student, and the shooter—identified by US media as a female former student—while injuring six others. Police are investigating the motive.

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24% Bias Score

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Unexplained Drone Sightings Spark US Security Concerns

Unidentified drones have been sighted across multiple US states, including near military bases and airports, prompting security concerns and a federal response; New York received a drone detection system, while the origin and purpose of the drones remain unclear despite investigations.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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4,000-Year-Old Fish Trap Network Discovered in Belize Reveals Complex Archaic Society

A team of scientists discovered a 4,000-year-old network of 167 fish traps spanning 107 km in Belize, challenging the notion that archaic Mesoamericans were entirely nomadic and suggesting a more complex social structure and sustainable resource management.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos for Alleged Embezzlement

The UK sanctioned Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former president, for allegedly embezzling £350 million from state-run companies; she denies the accusations, citing a lack of due process and political motivations, and her assets remain frozen.

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