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Deirdre Finnerty
Verified
Writer and Reporter, BBC World
London
Beats
Culture , Books , Lifestyle
Non
Content
By Deirdre Finnerty Verified| BBC Verified Image source, Ibrahim AlAagha Image caption, Ibrahim AlAagha, who was visiting Gaza from Ireland, fled with his family to his parents' house in the southIbrahim AlAgha and his wife Hamida had been enjoying an extended holiday in Gaza when Israeli air strikes of the territory began. The couple, who are Irish citizens, had travelled there with their three Dublin-born children to visit relatives. "I wanted them to be close to their family… understand the language, the culture, all of that", he says.
By Lora Jones Verified, Deirdre Finnerty Verified| Banoyi@ 1 hour ago 16 By Lora Jones, Deirdre Finnerty & Maryam AhmedBBC News"Debt help" social media posts are aggressively targeting people in problem debt. The posts claim to help end money worries but charities warn some companies are misleading people who are struggling. Some who sign up to the products on offer, known as IVAs, could end up worse off, a BBC investigation has found.
By Deirdre Finnerty Verified| BBC Verified Image source, Ibrahim AlAagha Image caption, Ibrahim AlAagha, who was visiting Gaza from Ireland, fled with his family to his parents' house in the southIbrahim AlAgha and his wife Hamida had been enjoying an extended holiday in Gaza when Israeli air strikes of the territory began. The couple, who are Irish citizens, had travelled there with their three Dublin-born children to visit relatives. "I wanted them to be close to their family… understand the language, the culture, all of that", he says.
Company Info
BBC World
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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Founded: 1922