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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England and Wales Prison Overcrowding Reaches Critical Levels

Nearly 25% of prisoners in England and Wales were in overcrowded conditions in the year to March 2024, with many sharing cells designed for one person; Pentonville Prison showed 60% of inmates in doubled-up cells, alongside unsanitary conditions; the total prison population is approximately 2,000 sh...

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HSBC Trader Acquitted After Nine-Year Legal Battle

A US court overturned the conviction of former HSBC trader Mark Johnson for allegedly manipulating foreign exchange rates in 2017, ending a nine-year legal battle after a law used to prosecute him was overturned; the case involved a $3.5 billion trade for Cairn Energy.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Eight Babies Born Using DNA of Three People in UK

Eight babies in the UK have been born using a three-person IVF technique to prevent the transmission of incurable mitochondrial diseases; this process combines the egg and sperm of the parents with the egg of a female donor, resulting in babies free from the disease, offering hope to families affect...

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One-Day Sentence Recommended for Officer in Breonna Taylor Case

A federal jury convicted former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a raid that led to her death; the Justice Department recommended a one-day sentence, sparking outrage from Taylor's family and raising concerns about equitable justice.

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UK to Introduce Stricter Affordability Checks for Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Stricter affordability checks for buy now, pay later services will come into force in the UK next July, aiming to prevent excessive debt and protect consumers; regulators estimate consumers will be £1.8bn better off over 10 years while providers' profits will drop by £1.4bn.

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Indonesian Police Bust International Baby Trafficking Ring

Indonesian police uncovered an international baby trafficking syndicate selling at least 25 infants to Singapore since 2023; 13 arrests were made, and six babies were rescued.

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No Poverty
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Syrian Government Withdraws from Suwayda Following Deadly Clashes, Local Forces to Maintain Security

Following days of clashes in Syria's Suwayda governorate leaving over 500 dead, Syrian government forces withdrew Thursday morning after an agreement with Druze elders to end military operations, deploying local forces to maintain security. The agreement also includes the formation of a joint commit...

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Liverpool Shifts Striker Target from Isak to Ekitike

Liverpool's pursuit of a new striker has dramatically shifted from Newcastle's Alexander Isak to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike after Newcastle rejected a £70m bid for Ekitike; the move reflects Liverpool's financial prudence and Newcastle's ambition.

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Israeli Shelling Kills Three at Gaza Church

An Israeli strike mistakenly hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Thursday, killing three and injuring several others sheltering inside; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret and stated that an investigation was underway, while the Pope and the White House condemned the at...

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US Passes First National Cryptocurrency Legislation

The US Congress passed the Genius Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring a one-to-one backing with US dollars or low-risk assets; President Trump is expected to sign it into law on Friday.

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Syria Accuses Druze Groups of Ceasefire Violations, Blames Israel for Continued Attacks

The Syrian government accuses Druze groups in Suwayda of ceasefire violations, blaming Israel for continued attacks amid ongoing clashes that began July 13th and have resulted in approximately six hundred deaths, according to the SOHR, despite a reported agreement on July 16th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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India's Potato Export Boom: French Fry Exports Surge 45%

India's frozen french fry exports soared to 181,773 tonnes in the year to February, a 45% increase, driven by competitive pricing and growing global demand; Gujarat's french fry production, supported by companies like McCain Foods and HyFun Foods, fuels this export boom.

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