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The Digest:

The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a documentary edit that misleadingly suggested he advocated violence, but has rejected his demand for $1 billion in compensation.

Key Points:
  • The BBC apologised for editing a documentary on Donald Trump.
  • The edit made it appear he advocated violence during a 2021 speech.
  • The corporation rejected Trump's $1 billion compensation demand.
  • A leaked memo revealed the edit spliced words 50 minutes apart.
  • The scandal led to the resignation of the BBC's Director-General and News CEO.
  • The BBC stated it "strongly disagrees" that there is a basis for a defamation claim.
  • The broadcaster confirmed it has no plans to rebroadcast the documentary.
In an era of intense scrutiny, the line between editorial error and perceived institutional bias becomes a battlefield for truth and accountability.

Sources: The Cable, Guardian, BBC