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Trump v BBC: broadcaster to fight $10bn lawsuit | The Latest

16 December 2025 at 12:45

The BBC has vowed to defend itself against the $10bn lawsuit that the US president, Donald Trump, filed against it. Trump alleges the broadcaster β€œintentionally, maliciously and deceptively” edited the 6 January speech he gave before the attack on the US Capitol. On Tuesday, a BBC spokesperson said: β€œAs we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”

Lucy Hough speaks to the head of national news, Archie Bland

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Bondi shooting: what we know about antisemitic terror attack in Sydney | The Latest

15 December 2025 at 09:47

Australia suffered one of the deadliest massacres in its modern history on Sunday when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration at Bondi in Sydney. At least 16 people died, including one of the alleged gunmen, with more than 40 left wounded. The victims include a 10-year-old child, a Holocaust survivor and a London-born rabbi.Β 
The alleged gunmen behind the attack are a father-son duo, suspected of using legally obtained firearms to commit the massacre. Naveed Akram, 24, was known to New South Wales police and security agencies and had been linked with an Islamic State cell.Β 
The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is facing questions about gun law reform and security failings as Australians reel from the attack.Β 
Lucy Hough talks to the Guardian Australia senior reporter Ben Doherty

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