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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Israeli Airstrike Kills Family that Fled Bombing Four Times

On October 10, 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 people, including Rihab Faour's husband and two daughters, who had repeatedly fled their home due to prior bombings. The intended target survived.

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52% Bias Score

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Afghan Women's Rights Eroded Under Taliban Rule

Following the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, women's rights have drastically eroded, impacting education, work, and movement, with consequences like increased child marriage and maternal mortality; Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and the film "Bread & Roses" highlight these issues and advoc...

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52% Bias Score

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UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor

A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.

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48% Bias Score

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Potential Common Currency

President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they create a common currency to replace the US dollar, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global financial markets.

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44% Bias Score

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Indictments Expected in Pakistan GHQ Attack Case

126 people, including Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, are expected to be indicted today in the GHQ attack case, stemming from violent protests following Imran Khan's arrest on May 9, 2023, where protesters attacked the GHQ and other sensitive locations.

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36% Bias Score

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Over 20,000 Channel Crossings Since UK General Election

Since the July general election, over 20,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boats, presenting a significant challenge to the new government and highlighting the complex geopolitical, humanitarian, and economic factors involved. The unusually high number of favorable weather days in October ...

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44% Bias Score

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Syrian Rebels Capture Idlib in Surprise Offensive

A surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria has led to the recapture of Idlib by opposition forces for the first time since the civil war began, resulting in over 300 deaths and raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis; Russia and Iran are supporting the Syrian government.

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56% Bias Score

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Gregg Wallace Steps Aside from MasterChef Amidst Multiple Misconduct Allegations

Following a BBC News investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behavior against Gregg Wallace, spanning 17 years and 13 individuals across five shows, the TV presenter stepped aside from MasterChef while an independent investigation is undertaken.

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Biden Grants Full Pardon to Son Hunter

President Joe Biden granted a full, unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who faced up to 42 years in prison for tax fraud and illegal gun possession, citing a politically motivated "miscarriage of justice."

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Besigye Abduction in Kenya Exposes Cross-Border Security Tensions

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16th, 2023, transported to Uganda, and charged with illegal possession of firearms in a military court, sparking diplomatic tensions and protests.

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44% Bias Score

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Major Rebel Gains in Syria Destabilize Region

Rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major offensive in Syria, capturing significant territory in Aleppo and advancing toward Hama, causing a major setback for the Assad regime and prompting Russian airstrikes.

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40% Bias Score

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Biden Pardons Son Hunter for Tax Evasion and Gun Charges

President Joe Biden used his executive power to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, for tax evasion and illegal gun possession convictions, reversing his prior public statements against doing so, and creating significant political controversy.

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