An apology from the BBC has not cooled Donald Trump’s legal threat over what he calls an egregious Panorama edit, with the president telling reporters aboard Air Force One he will seek between $1bn and $5bn. He says two clips were spliced to give a totally different meaning and rejects the BBC’s claim it was unintentional. The corporation, which won’t offer compensation and argues no harm was done, now faces a protracted, costly fight that could distract from looming charter-renewal talks. With Director General Tim Davie departing, leaders are bracing for heavy legal bills and a test of impartiality.

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