6 h. ago BBC to fight Trump’s $10bn lawsuit, saying it should be dismissed

Corporation will argue it did not have rights to air film in US and it did not cause serious reputational harmThe BBC is preparing to argue Donald Trump’s $10bn court case against it should be dismissed, arguing it has no case to answer over the US president’s claims he was defamed by an episode of Panorama.The development comes after Trump filed a 33-page complaint to a Florida court on Monday, accusing the broadcaster of “a false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory and malicious depiction” of the president in the documentary. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Why Donald Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is doomed to fail

The BBC is accused of misleading viewers by editing a speech Donald Trump delivered on 6 January 2021

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8 h. ago Trump v BBC: broadcaster to fight $10bn lawsuit | The Latest

The BBC has vowed to defend itself against the $10bn lawsuit that the US president, Donald Trump, filed against it. Trump alleges the broadcaster “intentionally, maliciously and deceptively” edited the 6 January speech he gave before the attack on the US Capitol. On Tuesday, a BBC spokesperson said: “As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”Lucy Hough speaks to the head of national news, Archie Bland Continue reading...

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10 h. ago BBC facing legal bill of millions as it vows to defend $10bn Trump defamation case

Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to intervene as US President demands $10bn in damages for ‘false and defamatory’ Panorama edit

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11 h. ago BBC could scrap licence fee, show adverts and put hits like Line of Duty behind a paywall under Labour reform

As the number of households paying for the licence fee dwindle, other commercial revenue options are said to be on the table in plans outlined by the BBC's charter review.

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer has NOT urged Trump to drop $10bn law suit against the BBC over Panorama scandal

Donald Trump pressed ahead with his legal action overnight, accusing the BBC of causing severe reputational and financial harm with misleading editing of a speech.

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13 h. ago Hegseth and Rubio to brief members of Congress on boat strikes as questions mount – live

On Monday night, the US military said it attacked three more boats believed to have been smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight peopleUS military says eight killed in strikes on three boats in eastern PacificAcross the pond today, Keir Starmer’s office has said that any legal action against the BBC was a matter for the broadcaster but the UK government supported its independence.It comes after Donald Trump finally filed his lawsuit demanding damages worth up to to $10bn for the way a BBC Panorama documentary – which aired over a year ago – edited a speech he gave to supporters on 6 January 2021 before they attacked the US Capitol. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Starmer under pressure to tell Trump to call off ‘outrageous’ $10bn lawsuit against BBC

Sir John Whittingdale, the former culture secretary who led the last charter renewal negotiations with the BBC, had told The Independent that Sir Keir Starmer should have already intervened to dissuade Trump from taking legal action

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14 h. ago BBC licence fee Government reform could see hits like Line of Duty and classic shows be put behind a paywall and adverts added

As the number of households paying for the licence fee dwindle, other commercial revenue options are said to be on the table in plans outlined by the BBC's charter review.

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15 h. ago Donald Trump files $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over Panorama speech edit

The BBC said documents filed at a court in Florida asked for five billion dollars (£3.7 billion) for each of two claims

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16 h. ago BBC right to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump lawsuit, says minister

Stephen Kinnock said the broadcaster had been ‘very clear that there is no case to answer’ when it came to accusations of libel.

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17 h. ago Donald Trump's 'outrageous' threat to BBC slammed as Keir Starmer faces demand

Keir Starmer previously said he believes 'the principle of an independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended' amid legal threats from Donald Trump

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24 h. ago Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech

President accuses corporation of ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ editing speech in Panorama broadcastDonald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters in Washington before they stormed the US Capitol in 2021, requesting up to $10bn in damages.The US president alleged the broadcaster “intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively” edited his 6 January speech before the insurrection, in an episode of Panorama just over a year ago. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Trump files $10bn lawsuit against the BBC for defamation over its Panorama edit

The US president accused the broadcaster of ‘putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say’

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55 h. ago BBC Countryfile guest interrupts segment to call out 'crazy' change

The BBC One show faced an unexpected distraction in Sunday's episode

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64 h. ago Strictly viewers distracted by who has 'shown up' In ballroom just before final

They welcomed a very familiar face back to the ballroom just before the BBC One dance series final

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7 d. ago Vernon Kay issues apology as he faces 'backlash' after exploding at BBC co

In a recent broadcast of his BBC Radio 2 show, Scott Mills was joined on the airwaves by a listener for a round of The Birthday Game, but it would ultimately lead to a loud outburst from co-star Vernon

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8 d. ago Huw Edwards blasted by family of teen he groomed as ‘scum who should disappear’ after posting smug photo on Facebook

DISGRACED Huw Edwards was branded “shameless” by the family of the teenager he groomed after posting a smug portrait while still serving his sentence. The former star BBC anchorman was blasted for uploading on his Facebook page the professionally lit, moody black and white picture showing him with designer stubble and half-smile. It led to...

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8 d. ago Katya Jones breaks down as she blames herself for Lewis Cope's Strictly exit

Katya Jones broke down in tears as she addressed Lewis Cope's Strictly Come Dancing exit and spoke of the pressures she faced in aiming for perfection on the BBC competition

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1 week ago Call the Midwife confirms return of Coronation Street star in Christmas specials

The BBC drama Call the Midwife is bringing back a familiar face and Trixie Franklin will be ecstatic

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