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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Ruto Elected Chair of East African Community

William Ruto of Kenya was elected chair of the East African Community (EAC) at the 24th Heads of State Summit in Arusha, Tanzania, succeeding Salva Kiir of South Sudan, for a one-year term.

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36% Bias Score

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Unsafe Indian Cities: Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs Urgent Improvement

Pedestrians in Indian cities face numerous obstacles, including poorly maintained sidewalks and traffic congestion, leading to high accident rates and environmental concerns, while initiatives like Bengaluru's "world's longest trail run" highlight the need for systemic changes in urban planning.

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36% Bias Score

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Life Sentence for Murder of Girlfriend in Leicester

Raj Sidpara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Tarnjeet Riaz, in Leicester on May 6th, after a brutal attack that left her with numerous injuries; he has a history of violence against previous partners.

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52% Bias Score

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British Politician Fakes Death to Escape Financial and Political Ruin

British politician John Stonehouse faked his death in Miami in November 1974, fleeing to Australia due to financial troubles, accusations of espionage, and an extramarital affair; he was apprehended in Australia on Christmas Eve and later confessed his deception to his wife.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Ditcheva Wins First British Women's MMA World Title

Dakota Ditcheva, a 26-year-old British fighter, defeated Taila Santos in the second round to become the first British woman to win an MMA world title at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, securing a $1 million prize and extending her unbeaten record to 14 wins.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Weight-Loss Injections Strain UK NHS

Two injectable weight-loss medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro, are showing efficacy in the UK, but concerns exist regarding increased demand on the NHS, limited availability, and private market costs ranging from £200-£300 per pen.

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20% Bias Score

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Chester Hospital Executives Testify at Letby Inquiry, Revealing Systemic Failures

The Thirlwall Inquiry heard evidence from Countess of Chester Hospital executives, revealing delays in addressing concerns about Lucy Letby, potential conflicts of interest, and failures in communication that allowed her actions to continue for months.

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36% Bias Score

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Zelenskyy Proposes Conditional NATO Membership for Ukraine

President Zelenskyy conditionally accepts NATO membership for government-controlled areas of Ukraine, contingent on NATO offering full membership to all of Ukraine, including Russian-occupied territories, to pave the way for diplomatic solutions for territorial recovery.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Care home failings led to death of 96-year-old

A jury inquest found "gross failings" in management at Coombe End Court care home in Marlborough led to the hypothermia death of 96-year-old Joan Chapman on January 7, 2022, after she left the unlocked building; neglect was cited as a factor.

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Canada Suspends Refugee Sponsorships for One Year

Canada temporarily halted new Group of Five and community sponsorship applications for refugees from November 29, 2024, to December 31, 2025, to address processing backlogs and manage immigration amid housing shortages and economic changes, impacting those yet to submit applications while existing o...

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36% Bias Score

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Casement Stadium Debate in Belfast

A derelict Belfast stadium named after Irish revolutionary Roger Casement is at the center of a political row, involving the cost of rebuilding and the appropriateness of honoring a figure executed for high treason. Casement is known for his condemnation of atrocities in the Congo and his later role...

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40% Bias Score

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UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amidst MP Concerns

The UK House of Commons passed a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults with under six months to live by a 55-vote majority, but several MPs who voted in favor expressed concerns regarding doctors initiating end-of-life discussions without prior patient request, leading to calls for ...

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36% Bias Score

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