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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Failed Arrest of Suspended South Korean President Fuels Mass Protests

Amidst heavy snow, thousands protested in Seoul as authorities failed to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, whose impeachment awaits a January 14th Constitutional Court ruling; supporters seek its overturning, opponents defend democracy, creating a major political crisis.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing, Charging Drivers Up to $9

New York City launched a congestion pricing program on January 5th, 2025, charging drivers up to \$9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours to alleviate traffic and fund public transit, despite facing political opposition and previous delays.

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Plans to Assume Presidency on January 10th

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, currently in Argentina after meeting with President Milei, plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th to assume the presidency, claiming victory in July's elections with 7 million votes despite a warrant for his arrest and a $100,000 bounty offered by...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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State Funeral Underway for Former President Jimmy Carter

A nearly week-long state funeral is underway for Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, who died last month aged 100; the event includes a procession through Plains, Georgia, and will culminate in a service at Washington National Cathedral attended by former presidents.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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2024 Golden Globe Nominations Announced

The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will be held on January 7th and feature numerous film and television nominations, including Emilia Pérez with 10 nominations and acting nods for Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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M23 Captures Masisi in Eastern DR Congo

The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi, DR Congo on Saturday, following the Friday capture of Katale, causing a humanitarian crisis and raising international concerns about regional stability.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Ghana Implements Visa-Free Entry for All African Citizens

Ghana will allow visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting January 2025, aiming to boost trade and tourism as the fifth African nation to implement such a policy, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ukraine Launches New Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region

Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday, involving two tanks, one counter-obstacle vehicle, and 12 armored fighting vehicles, attacking from Sudzha towards Berdin and Bolshoye Soldatskoye, while Russia claims to be repelling the attack.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Ethiopia Earthquake Prompts Evacuations Amidst Volcanic Eruption Fears

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday, causing road damage and prompting the evacuation of over 20,000 people from Afar and Oromia regions due to fears of a volcanic eruption at Mount Dabbahu. Further evacuations are planned, and over 80,000 people live in affected areas.

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No Poverty
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NHS App Upgrade to Speed Up Treatment and Reduce Waiting List

The UK government will unveil plans on Monday to upgrade the NHS app, allowing more patients to book non-emergency treatments with various providers, including private ones, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-patient waiting list and meet an election pledge to treat 90% of patients within 18 weeks of ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Austrian Chancellor to Resign After Coalition Talks Collapse

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will resign after coalition talks collapsed due to disagreements on key issues, potentially leading to new negotiations with the far-right FPÖ or another election; the September election saw the FPÖ win almost 29% of the vote.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Squid Game's" Global Success Highlights South Korea's Social Issues

Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series, became a global hit in early October 2021, showcasing the country's social issues like gender inequality, poverty among the working class, migrant exploitation, and the North Korean refugee experience, through a captivating storyline.

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