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US President Donald Trump says he plans to sue the BBC for $1 billion to $5 billion next week over an edited Panorama clip, despite the broadcaster’s apology. The BBC admits an editing blunder in its October 2024 documentary but rejects defamation and compensation, saying the clip was shortened, not misleading, and caused no harm. The dispute has triggered the resignations of director general Tim Davie and news head Deborah Turness. Trump says the case is needed to deter repeats and plans to call UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. UK time limits bar a UK suit, leaving US courts.

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