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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Paralyzed Man Builds Celebrity Ice Cream Empire

Stephen Lanza, severely injured in a 1992 car crash, defied doctors' predictions by building a successful ice cream business catering to celebrity weddings worldwide, showcasing his resilience and positive attitude.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Rapid Spread Due to Vegetation, Winds, and Climate Change

Fueled by abundant vegetation after heavy rains followed by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds exceeding 160 km/h, Los Angeles wildfires caused 25 deaths, 13 missing persons, and an estimated $52-57 billion in damages, highlighting the impact of hydroclimatic shock and climate change.

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24% Bias Score

Climate Action
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested on Insurrection Charges

South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting president to be arrested, on Wednesday, following a failed martial law order on December 3rd that led to his impeachment. The arrest involved a standoff with his security detail and the scaling of barricades at ...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Global Report Advocates for Redefined Obesity Classification

A global report calls for a new definition of obesity, differentiating between "clinical obesity" (with health problems) and "pre-clinical obesity" (without), advocating for personalized treatments and highlighting concerns about healthcare funding.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Birmingham Man on Trial for Planned Terrorist Attack

Jason Savage, 35, from Birmingham, is on trial for planning a terrorist attack, allegedly researching military and police targets, filming a mosque he threatened to destroy, and expressing online disapproval of those he considered "false followers of Islam".

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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97 Airstrikes Hit Gaza's 'Humanitarian Zone,' Killing Hundreds

A BBC investigation found that Israel conducted at least 97 airstrikes in a designated "humanitarian zone" in Gaza since May 2024, killing over 550 people, despite assurances of civilian safety; the Israeli military claims the strikes targeted Hamas fighters operating in the area.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Strikes Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine conducted its most extensive attack yet on Russian soil, targeting multiple locations deep inside Russia, including ammunition depots and chemical plants, while Russia claims to intercept missiles and retaliates with drone attacks across Ukraine.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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US TikTok Ban Looms: Circumvention Methods and Competitive Impacts

A US court ruling could ban TikTok on January 19th, impacting 170 million users who spend an average of 51 minutes daily on the app; potential workarounds include VPNs and sideloading, while competitors like Instagram and YouTube stand to gain.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List

President Biden will remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, resulting in the release of 553 Cuban prisoners and a potential easing of economic sanctions; this action reverses a Trump-era policy, potentially normalizing US-Cuba relations.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Chair of Miscarriages of Justice Body Resigns Amid Criticism

Helen Pitcher resigned as chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) following criticism over the agency's mishandling of the Andy Malkinson case, where Mr. Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit; an independent panel recommended her removal, and an interim chair w...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Disputed Election Results Spark Crisis as Chapo Becomes Mozambique's President

Amidst widespread protests and a threatened national strike, Daniel Chapo, who won 65% of the votes in a disputed election, was sworn in as Mozambique's new president on Wednesday, triggering a legitimacy crisis and highlighting concerns about electoral integrity and political violence.

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52% Bias Score

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