Emails released by opponents claim a former US president spent hours with an accuser at his home, citing correspondence involving a convicted offender and an associate. Officials reject the narrative as false; the exchanges date from 2011–2019.

Departing BBC chief Tim Davie admitted costly mistakes and warned of the weaponisation of criticism, urging staff to defend impartial journalism. The broadcaster also faces a $1bn legal threat from Donald Trump over Panorama’s editing of his 6 January 2021 speech.

The BBC Director-General resigned after controversy over airing a Trump clip. The corporation has ordered an internal review of editorial standards as the board seeks an interim successor, aiming to rebuild confidence in oversight and impartiality.