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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Katie Piper to Receive Prosthetic Eye Shell After Acid Attack

Katie Piper, a 41-year-old British TV personality, will receive a prosthetic eye shell following a 2008 acid attack that left her with serious injuries, a decision she announced on Instagram after "many years of battling" health issues, highlighting the long-term impact of such trauma.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Derry City Sign Northern Ireland Internationals Boyce and Whyte

Northern Ireland internationals Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte joined Derry City; Boyce signed a two-year contract from Hearts, while Whyte agreed to a three-year deal after leaving Portsmouth, significantly boosting Derry City's squad for the upcoming season.

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8% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Antrim Sisters' Surprise Performance for Ed Sheeran

Two teenage sisters from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, unexpectedly performed for Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody at the launch of Sheeran's foundation supporting music education in schools in Belfast on Friday, after being asked to play for unspecified "very special guests".

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20% Bias Score

Quality Education
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Lancet Study Estimates 64,260 Palestinian Deaths in Gaza Conflict

A Lancet study estimates 64,260 Palestinians died in the first nine months of the Gaza conflict, 41% higher than the official figure of 37,877 reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry; the study used the Petersen method to estimate casualties, considering data from the Gaza health minis...

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Greenland Gambit: A Threat to NATO and a Test for Greenlandic Independence

President-elect Trump's recent statements expressing interest in acquiring Greenland through economic or military means have sparked controversy, prompting strong denials from Denmark and raising concerns about potential impacts on NATO and Greenland's independence movement.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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9/11 Mastermind's Plea Paused Amidst Legal Dispute

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused 9/11 mastermind, had his guilty plea paused by a federal appeals court due to a dispute over a plea deal that would prevent the death penalty, further delaying a case already marked by over two decades of legal battles.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Guatemala's Arca Film Lab: Reviving Analogue Photography in Central America

In Guatemala City, Arca Film Lab, run by Fabriccio Díaz and Lucía Ramírez, is Central America's only fully operational photo film development lab, processing over 800 rolls this year and serving over 60 clients monthly, overcoming challenges in importing chemicals and equipment.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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London's "Swimmable Rivers" Plan Faces Safety Concerns

London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to make London's rivers swimmable by 2034 faces safety concerns due to the Thames's powerful tides; the Port of London Authority reported 31 deaths and 109 rescues in the tidal Thames in 2022-2023, emphasizing the need for public awareness campaigns.

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52% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
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🌐 92% Global Worthiness
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Russia Escalates Attacks on Europe in 2024

Russia dramatically escalated attacks against Europe in 2024, increasing from six operations in 2022 to 44, targeting infrastructure, politicians, and even civilian aircraft, aiming to weaken support for Ukraine and demonstrate its reach.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Los Angeles Wildfires: $57 Billion in Damages, Fueled by Extreme Weather

Fueled by Santa Ana winds and abundant dry brush from heavy 2024 rains, the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires consumed 6,800 hectares, causing $52–$57 billion in damages and highlighting the increasing risk of extreme weather events.

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28% Bias Score

Climate Action
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Iranian Cleric Denies Involvement in Viral Airport Headdress Incident

A cleric at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, Reza Rostami, denies interacting with a woman who removed his headdress in a video that went viral; police initially reported a domestic dispute, but Rostami's statement introduces conflicting narratives.

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76% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Offers $25 Million Reward for Maduro's Arrest

The United States announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his inauguration for a third term, amidst international criticism and sanctions imposed by several countries, including the UK, Canada, and the EU, due to concerns ...

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60% Bias Score

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