BBC director resigns after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech
The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster’s
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Tim Davie expected to resign as BBC director general
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Trump admin tells states to ‘immediately undo’ steps to fund November SNAP benefits
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