The BBC has announced it will defend itself against a $5 billion (£3.7 billion) defamation lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump. The lawsuit stems from an edit of his January 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary, which Trump alleges was "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring his speech."

• Trump is suing the BBC for $5 billion, claiming defamation and violation of trade practices.
• The BBC acknowledged an edit "gave the mistaken impression" of a direct call for violence but stated there was no basis for a defamation claim.
• An internal BBC memo leaked in November criticized the edit, leading to the resignations of Time Davie, director general, and Deborah Turness, head of news.