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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Man jailed for poisoning pregnant woman with abortion drugs

Stuart Worby was jailed for 12 years for sexually assaulting a pregnant woman and administering abortion drugs, causing a miscarriage; Neuza Cepeda, who helped obtain the drugs, received a suspended sentence.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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HTS Offensive in Syria: Russia and Iran Accuse Ukraine of Support

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian rebel group, launched a major offensive, seizing Aleppo and Hama, prompting Russia to intervene and accusations from Russia and Iran that Ukraine supports the HTS.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Tariff Threat Exposes Tensions in US-Mexico-Canada Relations

Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada unless they strengthen their borders has created diplomatic tension, with Canada highlighting Mexico's higher drug smuggling and illegal crossings, while Mexico demands respect and points to Canada's own social issues.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Concerns raised over jailed surgeon's mastectomies

An inquest heard that a colleague of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson raised concerns about the "inadequacy" of his mastectomies, but did not report him, potentially contributing to the harm of numerous patients. Two patients had tissue and tumors left behind after Paterson's surgery.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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AI-Driven Christmas Shopping: \u00a328.6 Billion Gift Spending and the Rise of AI Gift Generators

Driven by a \u00a31 billion increase from last year, Brits are expected to spend \u00a328.6 billion on Christmas gifts this year, averaging \u00a3596 per person; AI is playing an increasing role, with 95% of consumers believing it improves gift selection.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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London Councils Replace Winter Fuel Payments After Government Changes

East London's Tower Hamlets Council will provide a £175 winter payment to needy pensioners after the government changed the criteria for its winter fuel payment, affecting over 10 million UK pensioners; other London councils have similar schemes.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Ukraine's Nuclear Choice: Thirty Years After Budapest Memorandum

Thirty years after Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal under the Budapest Memorandum, the ineffectiveness of the security guarantees has spurred debate about potential rearmament amidst Russia's full-scale invasion, though Ukraine remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...

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Gender Equality
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Glasgow Comedy Festival Honors Alasdair Gray

Three comedians will create original comedy acts inspired by the Alasdair Gray archive at Oran Mor, Glasgow, on March 23, 2025, as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, celebrating Glasgow's 850th anniversary and what would have been Gray's 90th birthday.

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8% Bias Score

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Iceland Authorizes Whale Hunting for Five Years Amidst Welfare Concerns

Iceland's outgoing government authorized whale hunting for five years, allowing the annual hunt of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales, despite previous concerns about animal welfare and criticism from environmental groups.

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52% Bias Score

Life Below Water
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UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises

The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Maslow's Humanist Revolution in Psychology

Following the Pearl Harbor attack, psychologist Abraham Maslow dedicated his life to understanding human potential for good, contrasting with prevailing deterministic views; his humanist approach, emphasizing self-actualization and meaningful experiences, profoundly impacted psychology and continues...

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32% Bias Score

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