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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Syrian Rebels Seize Half of Aleppo in Major Offensive

On November 30th, 2024, Syrian rebels captured more than half of Aleppo after a surprise offensive, prompting the Syrian army to close the city's airport and surrounding roads; 277 people, including over 20 civilians, died in the fighting.

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40% Bias Score

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Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Five, Including Three World Central Kitchen Employees

An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed five Palestinians, including three World Central Kitchen (WCK) employees, on Saturday; the IDF said the target was involved in the October 7th attacks, a claim WCK denies.

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56% Bias Score

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سيطرة المعارضة على حلب تثير مخاوف من تجدد الحرب الأهلية

سيطرت هيئة تحرير الشام وفصائل معارضة على مدينة حلب السورية، ما أدى إلى قطع الطريق الدولي بين دمشق وحلب، مما أثار مخاوف من تجدد الحرب الأهلية.

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44% Bias Score

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UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill

After a contentious debate, the UK Parliament passed a bill allowing terminally ill adults to seek assistance in dying, with 330 MPs voting in favor and 270 against, reflecting diverse views on end-of-life care and raising concerns about potential future impacts.

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44% Bias Score

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Zelenskyy Proposes NATO Membership as Condition for Ukraine Ceasefire

President Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire conditional upon NATO membership for Ukraine, including currently occupied territories, in a recent interview with Sky News; however, no such offer has been made and the likelihood of NATO's acceptance remains uncertain.

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40% Bias Score

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Ukraine War: Winter Offensive Looms as January 2025 Inauguration Approaches

Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia making advances and both sides preparing for a decisive winter push; the upcoming US presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, is a key political factor that may affect the conflict's trajectory.

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36% Bias Score

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Israel Creates New Military Buffer Zone in Northern Gaza

Israel is creating a 9km-wide military buffer zone in northern Gaza, separating it from the south, involving the demolition of hundreds of buildings and displacement of over 100,000 Palestinians; this follows a pattern of similar buffer zones, raising concerns about long-term displacement and potent...

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44% Bias Score

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Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Copyright Infringement

A coalition of major Canadian news organizations is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging ChatGPT's training illegally used their articles; they seek significant damages and an injunction.

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Trudeau Meets Trump Amidst Threatened US Tariffs on Canadian Goods

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Donald Trump in Florida on December 1, 2024, to discuss Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods, a move prompted by Trump's announcement earlier this week and aiming to prevent significant economic harm to Canada and the US.

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52% Bias Score

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UK Conference Addresses Abuse of Black and Minoritized Migrant Women

A conference in Ipswich highlighted the disproportionate abuse faced by Black and minoritized migrant women in the UK, emphasizing immigration status exploitation and cultural barriers to support; over a million VAWG crimes were recorded in 2022/23.

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16% Bias Score

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Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army

Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.

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48% Bias Score

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Notre-Dame Reopens After 5-Year Reconstruction

Following a devastating 2019 fire, the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris reopened on December 7, 2024, after a five-year reconstruction involving the meticulous rebuilding of its spire, roof, and extensive cleaning and repair of its stonework and interior, showcasing a blend of traditional and modern te...

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36% Bias Score