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Politics · United StatesJudge Orders Trump to Produce Documents in BBC Lawsuit
A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to produce documents by November 23 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The judge warned that failure to comply could result in sanctions, including the dismissal of his case.
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Politics · United KingdomBBC pays £400,000 to producer Lucie Kon over antisemitism claims
The BBC agreed to pay £400,000 to documentary producer Lucie Kon, who said BBC colleagues called Zionists like her “evil” after the October 7 attacks. An internal investigation did not uphold her complaint, and the corporation reiterated that antisemitism is not tolerated.
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Politics · United StatesBBC seeks Jack Smith deposition in Trump defamation suit
The BBC is seeking to depose special counsel Jack Smith as part of its defense against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump sued the BBC over a documentary he claims falsely portrayed his January 6, 2021 speech. A federal judge will hold a hearing on the dispute.
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Politics · United StatesJudge threatens to sanction Donald Trump in BBC defamation case
A judge has threatened to sanction Donald Trump for not attending a mandatory deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The judge issued the warning in a court order, stating that failure to comply would lead to sanctions.
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Politics · United KingdomBBC pays white staff less in most pay bands, report shows
The BBC's annual report for 2025/26 reveals that white employees are paid less than ethnic minority colleagues in six of seven pay bands. The largest disparity, where ethnic minority staff earn 13.2% more, is in the lowest pay band.
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Media · United KingdomBBC faces backlash over article on bare nails trend
A BBC article exploring the bare nails trend, suggesting it could be linked to classism and white supremacist beauty standards, has drawn significant criticism. Critics have labelled the report 'divisive tosh' and accused the BBC of promoting a 'woke agenda'.
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Politics · United StatesTrump seeks to block BBC access to trust financial records in defamation case
President Donald Trump’s trust filed an emergency motion to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster sought the documents after Trump sued over a 2024 documentary, with a court-ordered deadline set for 6 August 2026. Outlets diverged on the urgency and stakes of the request.
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