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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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Kenya's President Loses Church Support Amidst Tax Hikes

Kenya's President William Ruto faces growing criticism from religious leaders and the public due to his government's unpopular tax policies.

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52% Bias Score

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Viking Treasure Begins International Tour

The Galloway Hoard, a significant Viking-age treasure, embarks on an international tour starting in Australia, showcasing its rich history and conservation efforts.

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28% Bias Score

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Spain Fines Budget Airlines €179m

Spain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair and EasyJet, a total of €179 million for "abusive practices," prompting appeals from the companies.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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Lawyer Dies in Laos Poisoning

Tributes pour in for a British lawyer who died in Laos as part of a suspected mass poisoning incident.

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24% Bias Score

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🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Final Volume of French Dictionary Released

The Académie Française has released the final volume of its ninth edition of the French dictionary after a 40-year process. This has been met with criticism regarding its slow pace and outdated terms.

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32% Bias Score

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump-Xi Relations: China's Concerns and Preparations

Analysis of the complex relationship between former US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on Chinese anxieties and preparations for a potential second Trump term.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Georgia Axes Maternal Health Panel After Abortion Deaths Leak

Georgia disbands a maternal mortality task force after a leak reveals details about deaths linked to the state's abortion laws, sparking controversy and highlighting the ongoing debate about reproductive rights.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Ghana Election Commission Burns Ballot Papers

The Ghana electoral commission publicly burned nearly 20,000 ballot papers due to serial number issues, with representatives from all political parties present to ensure transparency.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 60% Global Worthiness
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Leasehold Crisis in England and Wales

This article investigates the issues surrounding leasehold properties in England and Wales, focusing on rapidly increasing service charges and the potential exploitation of leaseholders.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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NI Water Funding Model Defended Amidst Housing Crisis

Northern Ireland's infrastructure minister defends the current funding model for NI Water despite concerns over its impact on housing development and criticism from industry bodies.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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🌐 25% Global Worthiness
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Council's \u00a33.4m Bill for Flooded Graves

South Ayrshire Council spent \u00a33.4 million repairing over 200 flooded graves, requiring the exhumation and reburial of 177 bodies.

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24% Bias Score

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Ukraine Strikes Russia with UK Missiles

Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets inside Russia for the first time, escalating the conflict and prompting cautious responses from the UK and US.

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32% Bias Score

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