Global News Podcast Trump to sue BBC for 'up to $5bn'
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Nov 15, 2025 
Joining the discussion are Sean Dilley, the BBC's Washington correspondent, and Lucy Williamson, the Middle East correspondent. They delve into Trump's contentious lawsuit against the BBC over a misleading documentary edit, with Dilley providing insights into the legal implications. Williamson shares alarming accounts of violence faced by Palestinian farmers in the West Bank during the olive harvest season, drawing attention to the impact of settler actions. The conversation sheds light on pressing global issues through their unique perspectives.
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Trump Threatens Massive Lawsuit Against BBC
- Donald Trump vowed to sue the BBC for $1–5 billion over an edited documentary that he says changed his words.
- The dispute raised jurisdiction and free-press claims about UK broadcasts being sued in US courts.
Jurisdiction And Malice Could Block Claim
- Legal hurdles include whether US courts have jurisdiction over a UK broadcaster and whether Trump can meet the high bar for malice.
- These procedural questions may block or limit any billion-dollar damages claim.
Trump Requests Epstein Probes Into Democrats
- Trump asked the DOJ and FBI to probe prominent Democrats over links to Jeffrey Epstein amid fresh file releases.
- Democrats said the move looked like an attempt to distract from scrutiny of Trump's own Epstein associations.